The Salvation Army responds to Carr Fire (Update #4)

August 01, 2018
Sydney Fong | sydney.fong@usw.salvationarmy.org | (916) 563-3731

The Salvation Army responds to Carr Fire (Update #4)

Redding, CA—The Salvation Army has deployed additional out-of-state personnel to assist the relief efforts in Shasta County.  Teams from Great Falls, Mont.; Helena, Mont.; Missoula, Mont.; Centralia, Wash. and Coeur d’Alene, Wash. will contribute to the existing meal services and emotional and spiritual care at Carr Fire evacuation sites in Redding and Weaverville.

Salvation Army teams are currently assisting these sites:

Redding

  • Shasta College-- 11555 Old Oregon Trail, Redding, CA 96003
  • Crosspointe Community Church-- 960 Hartnell Ave, Redding, CA 96002
  • Simpson College-- 2211 College View Dr, Redding, CA 96003
  • Foothill High School-- 9733 Deschutes Rd, Palo Cedro, CA 96073

Weaverville

  • Weaverville Elementary School-- 31020 CA-3, Weaverville, CA 96093

Through Wednesday, nearly 10,000 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 95834

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