Salvation Army responds to Carr Fire (Update #5)

August 02, 2018
Sydney Fong | sydney.fong@usw.salvationarmy.org | (916) 563-3731

REDDING, CA—Starting today, The Salvation Army and more than 40 other agencies are participating at a local assistance center at Shasta High School (2500 Eureka Way, Redding, CA 96001) for those affected by the recent Carr Fire in Shasta County. Through Wednesday, August 8, caseworkers will be on hand to help local residents with recovery assistance. The hours of service are from 9 AM to 7 PM.

If residents can, it is recommended to bring a photo ID, household income information and insurance documents to the local assistance center.

Salvation Army teams are also currently assisting these sites:

Redding

Shasta College-- 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA 96003
CrossPointe Community Church-- 960 Hartnell Ave, Redding, CA 96002
Foothill High School-- 9733 Deschutes Rd, Palo Cedro, CA 96073

Weaverville

Trinity High School-- 321 Victory Ln, Weaverville, CA 96093

Since last Friday, more than 12,000 meals have been served to evacuees and first responders.

Donation Information

Monetary donations are preferred at this time. The Salvation Army uses 100% of disaster donations in support of local disaster relief operations.

To give, visit www.gosalarmy.org or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769) and designate “Carr Fire”. Donations by mail may be designated “Carr Fire” and sent to:

The Salvation Army
PO Box 348000
Sacramento, CA 9583

About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 30 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operation around the country. In the first-ever listing of “America’s Favorite Charities” by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Salvation Army ranked as the country’s largest privately funded, direct-service nonprofit. For more information, visit www.SalvationArmyUSA.org. Follow us on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS and #DoingTheMostGood.