Sutter Health donates $300,000 for fire relief
Sutter Health made a $300,000 donation today to support fire relief efforts across several Northern California communities.
The donations will go to several organizations helping bring food, shelter and other resources to those affected by the massive Valley Fire still raging in Lake County and the Butte Fire still burning in Amador and Calaveras counties.
· $250,000 to the American Red Cross California Wildfires Fund to help bring food, water and emergency shelter to the families in need.
· $25,000 to support local mental health services, including grievance counselors, peer support and others to individuals impacted by the fire in Amador and Calaveras counties.
· $25,000 to additional local agencies supporting fire relief in Lake County.
“Northern California is our home and I’m overwhelmed by the massive damage caused in our communities by the Valley and Butte fires,” said Pat Fry, president and CEO of Sutter Health. “Our hearts go out to our patients, co-workers and all those struggling to cope with the turmoil and loss these wildfires have caused. I hope our donation helps bring relief to those most in need, and we offer our heartfelt thanks to all the firefighters and volunteers working to help keep our communities safe.”
In just the past week, the two fires combined to burn more than 100,000 acres, displacing thousands of residents and damaging hundreds of homes.
“Right after a disaster, we focus on providing safe shelter, feeding people, offering emotional support and health services, and distributing emergency relief supplies such as comfort kits and cleaning supplies. But our work doesn’t end there; the Red Cross also plays a critical role in helping families and communities get back on their feet,” said Teresa Caver, Interim CEO of American Red Cross Gold Country Region.
Sutter Health has long partnered the Red Cross and other organizations to help people close to home and worldwide.
Santa Rosa theater group plans donation
North Bay Stage Company plans to Donate Proceeds from “Leading Ladies” opening night to Victims of the fire.
The company is a resident theatre company of Wells Fargo Center for the Arts located at 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. Tickets can be purchased online at wellsfargocenterarts.org, by phone at 707-546-3600 and at WFCA box office The group has partnered with Wells Fargo Center for the Arts and their sponsors and plan on donating 100 percent of the proceeds from opening night of the play.
“There are several that have been involved in our productions in the past that have been affected by this devastating event however we will make the donation to the general cause in helping those in need,” said artistic director John DeGaetano. “This will include donations received and designated from the evening performance.”
