Help Oregon Women Who Need Fire Relief $$
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As you know, the West Coast has been devastated by wildfires this week. Many evacuation warnings are still in place as the fires continue. In Southern Oregon, thousands of people have lost everything. Others are waiting to find out if their homes are still livable.
Among those impacted are women who have limited resources.
Over the past few years, the group Wild Womyn of Rogue Valley formed to connect women-loving-women in more rural areas of Southern Oregon and Northern California. We support each other the best we can, but current financial needs of those affected by the September fires are far greater than we can carry on our own.
That’s why we’re reaching out to friends and allies across the nation for support.
At this point, we know of at least 16 Wild Womyn whose homes have been completely destroyed. Some have lost all of their belongings. Others, their pets or their livelihoods. Many of them are in their 50s or older, single, and don’t have extra savings or close family to ask for support. (19 womyn as of 10/1/20).
Local groups are supplying material goods (toiletries, clothing, etc.), but these women also have immediate financial needs, especially for interim housing. With COVID health concerns and physical distancing guidelines, finding shelter and a place to stay indefinitely is particularly challenging.
The reality is that Southern Oregon is maxed out with funding campaigns for many of the families and individuals who lost everything in the fires. To relieve some of the impact on already limited resources of local community members, we are requesting financial support from friends and allies across the country.
This FIRE RELIEF FUND will help women who have lost their homes meet basic needs as they rebuild their lives. The funds will also support women who are displaced and waiting to return home, which could take weeks or months because of no electricity, no water, major damage, or other issues that make their homes unlivable.
By having less financial stress, they can worry less about daily survival and have the emotional space to grieve their losses and recover from the shock of losing their homes and stability.
Thank you for considering sharing some of your resources with women who need support in Oregon. We invite you to contribute within your means to do so, to whatever extent feels right for you. Donations of $1 to $10,000 are welcomed.
(Your donation is tax-deductible. Wild Womyn of Rogue Valley now has 501(c)(3) status through fiscal sponsorship).
The funds will be distributed through the Wild Womyn of Rogue Valley’s “Wild Womyn CARES Program” and go directly to members in need who have lost their homes in the wildfires or cannot return home for an extended period of time. If we raise enough money, each woman who needs it can receive an amount that actually makes a substantial impact in her life. If we meet our goal, women could potentially receive $5,000 or more each.
May this song by MaMuse, “When I Fall,” lift you up and inspire community near and far in these unprecedented times: https://soundcloud.com/mamuse-1/when-i-fall-two-parts
In deep gratitude for your love and support,
Jen Mathews, Mount Shasta CA
On behalf of Wild Womyn of Rogue Valley
(Please note that Sandy Pool is the WWRV Treasurer, not the beneficiary of the funds).
** NOTE:
This campaign is part of a larger campaign that has had more momentum and focus. In reality, we are over a third of our way to the $100,000 goal, you just don't get to see that here. Almost 500 individuals have donated!! Thank you!
** DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS:
Wild Womyn of Rogue Valley is working closely with women-loving-women in Oregon who have lost homes or are displaced from fires and in need of support.
Women-loving-women in Oregon connected to Wild Womyn who are in dire need due to the recent wildfires are informed by WWRV Board Members of available funds, send a request to [email redacted], and/or connect with a WWRV Board Member to initiate the process.
Our commitment is due diligence in terms of women's needs, and individual WWRV Board Members confirm that each woman eligible for funds has lost her home or has been displaced due to the wildfires.
Funds are distributed by the Wild Womyn CARES committee and WWRV Board using the guiding criteria and for the purposes mentioned here. Moreover, funds are given on a case-by-case basis so that we can be sure money is used in alignment with the intention of donors. Sandy Pool, WWRV Treasurer, will disperse funds after approval and keep records of all funds that are distributed.
Please contact Jen Mathews, WWRV Board Chair, at [email redacted] if you have any questions.
Among those impacted are women who have limited resources.
Over the past few years, the group Wild Womyn of Rogue Valley formed to connect women-loving-women in more rural areas of Southern Oregon and Northern California. We support each other the best we can, but current financial needs of those affected by the September fires are far greater than we can carry on our own.
That’s why we’re reaching out to friends and allies across the nation for support.
At this point, we know of at least 16 Wild Womyn whose homes have been completely destroyed. Some have lost all of their belongings. Others, their pets or their livelihoods. Many of them are in their 50s or older, single, and don’t have extra savings or close family to ask for support. (19 womyn as of 10/1/20).
Local groups are supplying material goods (toiletries, clothing, etc.), but these women also have immediate financial needs, especially for interim housing. With COVID health concerns and physical distancing guidelines, finding shelter and a place to stay indefinitely is particularly challenging.
The reality is that Southern Oregon is maxed out with funding campaigns for many of the families and individuals who lost everything in the fires. To relieve some of the impact on already limited resources of local community members, we are requesting financial support from friends and allies across the country.
This FIRE RELIEF FUND will help women who have lost their homes meet basic needs as they rebuild their lives. The funds will also support women who are displaced and waiting to return home, which could take weeks or months because of no electricity, no water, major damage, or other issues that make their homes unlivable.
By having less financial stress, they can worry less about daily survival and have the emotional space to grieve their losses and recover from the shock of losing their homes and stability.
Thank you for considering sharing some of your resources with women who need support in Oregon. We invite you to contribute within your means to do so, to whatever extent feels right for you. Donations of $1 to $10,000 are welcomed.
(Your donation is tax-deductible. Wild Womyn of Rogue Valley now has 501(c)(3) status through fiscal sponsorship).
The funds will be distributed through the Wild Womyn of Rogue Valley’s “Wild Womyn CARES Program” and go directly to members in need who have lost their homes in the wildfires or cannot return home for an extended period of time. If we raise enough money, each woman who needs it can receive an amount that actually makes a substantial impact in her life. If we meet our goal, women could potentially receive $5,000 or more each.
May this song by MaMuse, “When I Fall,” lift you up and inspire community near and far in these unprecedented times: https://soundcloud.com/mamuse-1/when-i-fall-two-parts
In deep gratitude for your love and support,
Jen Mathews, Mount Shasta CA
On behalf of Wild Womyn of Rogue Valley
(Please note that Sandy Pool is the WWRV Treasurer, not the beneficiary of the funds).
** NOTE:
This campaign is part of a larger campaign that has had more momentum and focus. In reality, we are over a third of our way to the $100,000 goal, you just don't get to see that here. Almost 500 individuals have donated!! Thank you!
** DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS:
Wild Womyn of Rogue Valley is working closely with women-loving-women in Oregon who have lost homes or are displaced from fires and in need of support.
Women-loving-women in Oregon connected to Wild Womyn who are in dire need due to the recent wildfires are informed by WWRV Board Members of available funds, send a request to [email redacted], and/or connect with a WWRV Board Member to initiate the process.
Our commitment is due diligence in terms of women's needs, and individual WWRV Board Members confirm that each woman eligible for funds has lost her home or has been displaced due to the wildfires.
Funds are distributed by the Wild Womyn CARES committee and WWRV Board using the guiding criteria and for the purposes mentioned here. Moreover, funds are given on a case-by-case basis so that we can be sure money is used in alignment with the intention of donors. Sandy Pool, WWRV Treasurer, will disperse funds after approval and keep records of all funds that are distributed.
Please contact Jen Mathews, WWRV Board Chair, at [email redacted] if you have any questions.
Organizer and beneficiary
Jen Mathews
Organizer
Mount Shasta, CA
Sandy Pool
Beneficiary