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Local volunteers encouraged to sign up on
www.HandsOnInlandEmpire.org
San Bernardino County, CA (October 26, 2007) – Local
citizens wanting to give their help are encouraged to sign up on
Inland Empire United Way’s
www.HandsOnInlandEmpire.org volunteer website and join the
"Wildfires 2007 Response Team" to be added to the mailing list
for volunteer opportunities in conjunction with the fires.
Inland Empire United Way’s Hands On Initiative is sending out
daily updates to this mailing list to keep people informed on
the current fire situation and volunteer needs. At the present
time, volunteers are encouraged to be patient. The desire of
volunteers to serve is appreciated. Once real, immediate needs
are identified, Hands On Inland Empire will make volunteer
opportunities available.
If your organization or group is in need of volunteers for
disaster-related needs, Hands On Inland Empire has volunteers
waiting to be dispatched. Contact Larry Deckel at
ldeckel@ieuw.org or (909)
980-2857 ext. 208.
Residents can donate cash to the San Bernardino County Fire
Recover Fund to ensure that families and individuals
most-affected by the Slide and Grass Valley Fires will receive
assistance needed to continue their lives. Cash donations can be
made on www.ieuw.org. This
assistance may provide help with housing and food, counseling,
transportation and supplies necessary to make temporary living
quarters a home. Funds donated are fully tax-deductible and will
be distributed quickly; no administrative charge will be taken.
Another way to help in your community is to tell people about
the 2-1-1 service. Dial 2-1-1 or (888) 435-7565 for information
on current fire emergencies and referrals for assistance.
Inland Empire United Way (IEUW) helps disadvantaged kids succeed
in school, provides easy access to health and social services,
develops volunteer opportunities to create positive change, and
strengthens financial stability opportunities for low-income
families and individuals. Learn more about Inland Empire United
Way at www.ieuw.org.
Contact: Larry Deckel, Inland Empire United Way
(909) 980-2857 ext. 208 or
ldeckel@ieuw.org
www.ieuw.org
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