As you all are aware, a State of Emergency has been declared in Southern California by Governor Brown, and a Federal Declaration was approved by President Trump. Please see
this link for more information
.
The Los Angeles Times has been doing a good job of tracking the latest developments in the fires as well. Their latest updates
are here
.
How can you and your congregations help?
Donations can also be sent directly to the synod office
- make out checks to "SWCA Synod" and put "Fire Relief" in the memo line, and we will make sure it gets where it is needed.
SWCA Synod Fire Relief
1300 E Colorado St
Glendale, CA 91205
Immediate Local Needs
Hope Gardens Family Center
, a transitional housing campus for single women and children experiencing homelessness in Sylmar was forced to evacuate
,
and the residents relocated to the Union Rescue Mission.
Their families are in desperate need of the following items. You can also direct monetary donations at
this link
.
- Blow up mattress (300)
- Twin sheet sets (300)
- Pillows (300)
- Blankets (300)
- Clothing
- Socks (kids sizes)
- Hygiene
- Tooth paste
- Tooth brush
- Shampoo/conditioner
- Soap
- Deodorant
- Hair brush
- Q-tips
- Lotion
- Feminine hygiene
- Diapers all sizes
- Baby wipes
- Underwear for women and children all sizes
- Milk
- Cereal
- Protein of all kinds (eggs, peanut butter, beans)
- Snacks/juices for kids
- Water
- Womens and kids sweats (neutral colors)
- Towels
- Body Wash
The
Teen Challenge
Women's Facility in Ventura has burned down
-
there are no injuries but residents escaped with only the clothes on their backs. The Teen Challenge residential program is one of the largest and most effective substance abuse recovery and prevention programs of its kind, and women from this facility visit Luther Church of Our Redeemer in Oxnard to share their stories.
Sixty-one ladies are being relocated to Bakersfield, and they are in desperate need of clothes and personal hygiene items. Monetary donations be directed
here
, and hand-me-downs or toiletries that you can spare for these women can be delivered to:
Teen Challenge
301 E. Roberts Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 399-2273
Do You Need Help?
Have any of the members of your congregation lost homes, or need particular help in the wake of this enduring disaster? Please contact the synod office and let us know how we can help.
