As Bishop Megan mentioned yesterday, there is a fire burning in northern Sonoma County called the Kincade Fire. We are asking for your prayers for the first responders, those affected by the fires and caregivers at the shelters and relief stations. The Very Rev. Daniel Green, Dean of the Russian River Deanery; the Rev. Sally Hubbell, Rector, St. Paul's, Healdsburg; and the Rev. Susan Napoliello, Deacon, St. Luke's, Calistoga; along with other clergy and congregations, are activated and are providing front line response to those that are in shelters because of the fire.

Many of you have asked how you can best help the folks dealing with the Kincade Fire. Currently, the best way to help disaster victims is through monetary donations and gift cards. We ask that you post the following information through any avenues you can.

Monetary Donation Information:

Here is a flyer with donation information, in Word and as a PDF.

Here is a bulletin insert, in Word and as a PDF.

Here is just the text:

Donate to Disaster Relief
Please consider donating to Disaster Relief in our diocese -- 100% of your donation will go directly to assist victims in the first stage of the disaster and later during long term recovery. Donate now to disaster relief:


Want to send a check?  
Make checks out to EDNC, with "Disaster Relief" in the memo line

The Episcopal Diocese of Northern California 
350 University Avenue, Suite 280 
Sacramento, CA 95825

Gift Card Donation Information:

The following types of gift cards are being requested:

• Safeway
• Visa

You can mail the gift cards to The Office of the Bishop, who will coordinate distribution.  
 
The Episcopal Diocese of Northern California 
350 University Avenue, Suite 280 
Sacramento, CA 95825

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