How You Can Help With Colorado Wildfires
The American Red Cross is accepting donations that help the victims of the Colorado wildfires and support the work of our heroic firefighters.
Just call (303) 722-7474 or go to log on to Red Cross - Mile High Chapter to donate.
Or you can send a check to :
American Red Cross:
444 Sherman St. :
Denver, CO80203:
(800) 417-0495
*you can designate it to American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund The Salvation Army is collecting several items for firefighters working on the front lines. Sports drinks, power bars, lip balm, bandanas, sunscreen, goggles, eye drops, socks, foot powder, boot insoles, pillows, deodorant, antacids, painkillers, flashlights, chewing gum, and heavy work gloves are needed. Collection bins are located at all metro-area Wal-Marts.
Or drop it off at:
Salvation Army Warehouse
1901 29th St. in Denver
Call (303)866-9280 to volunteer your time
Mountain Resource Center in Conifer
collecting money to distribute to local volunteer fire departments
10875 US Hwy. 285
Conifer CO 80433
(303) 838-7552
You can also drop off food donations or supplies for firefighters at:
Task Force of Douglas County
416 Jerry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 688-1114
Colorado State Veterinarian
303-886-6998
Mary Gentry
308-778-5551
Ben Drotar
Denver Director, American Humane Association
800-227-4645
Or you can drop off alfalfa, hay or garden hoses to :
Jefferson County Fairgrounds: (303) 279-4547 Douglas County Fairgrounds
500 Fairgrounds Drive
Castle Rock, 80104
(720) 733-6903
Donations for Emergency Feed & Hay (large animals):
Colorado Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Protection
700 Kipling Street #4000
Lakewood, CO 80215
Donations for All Animals (including small & domesticated):
Make check payable to:
Denver Dumb Friends League -- Colorado Animal Emergency Relief Fund
2080 S. Quebec St.
Denver, CO 80231
(303) 792-9900, Ext. 608 or (800) 227-4645, Ext. 608
*Any money left over in the fund will go toward helping Colorado animals in future crisis situations. Or to you can write a check to:
Hayman Animal Relief Fund
and deposit at any Wells Fargo Bank
American Red Cross:
444 Sherman St. :
Denver, CO80203:
(800) 417-0495
*you can designate it to American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund The Salvation Army is collecting several items for firefighters working on the front lines. Sports drinks, power bars, lip balm, bandanas, sunscreen, goggles, eye drops, socks, foot powder, boot insoles, pillows, deodorant, antacids, painkillers, flashlights, chewing gum, and heavy work gloves are needed. Collection bins are located at all metro-area Wal-Marts.
Or drop it off at:
Salvation Army Warehouse
1901 29th St. in Denver
Call (303)866-9280 to volunteer your time
Mountain Resource Center in Conifer
collecting money to distribute to local volunteer fire departments
10875 US Hwy. 285
Conifer CO 80433
(303) 838-7552
You can also drop off food donations or supplies for firefighters at:
Task Force of Douglas County
416 Jerry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 688-1114
Help Evacuated Animals
Colorado State Vet Dr. John Maulsby is heading a national effort to bring animal feed and supplies into the area. The veterinarian is organizing supplies for the Jefferson County, Douglas County, and Pueblo Fairgrounds. For more information on how to help contact the following. Dr. John MaulsbyColorado State Veterinarian
303-886-6998
Mary Gentry
308-778-5551
Ben Drotar
Denver Director, American Humane Association
800-227-4645
Or you can drop off alfalfa, hay or garden hoses to :
Jefferson County Fairgrounds: (303) 279-4547 Douglas County Fairgrounds
500 Fairgrounds Drive
Castle Rock, 80104
(720) 733-6903
Donations for Emergency Feed & Hay (large animals):
Colorado Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Protection
700 Kipling Street #4000
Lakewood, CO 80215
Donations for All Animals (including small & domesticated):
Make check payable to:
Denver Dumb Friends League -- Colorado Animal Emergency Relief Fund
2080 S. Quebec St.
Denver, CO 80231
(303) 792-9900, Ext. 608 or (800) 227-4645, Ext. 608
*Any money left over in the fund will go toward helping Colorado animals in future crisis situations. Or to you can write a check to:
Hayman Animal Relief Fund
and deposit at any Wells Fargo Bank
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