BOULDER, Colo. -- Since the Fourmile Canyon Fire started, the big question for so many people has been "How can I help?"
Here's a list of ways:
The official Donation Collection Center at 3111 28th St. in Boulder will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Donation Collection Center is for receiving donations only.
Items needed: Water, Sports Drinks
Laundry Supplies, Cleaning Supplies
New underwear, socks, in all sizes, for all ages
Feminine hygiene items
NEW bedding and toiletries
Work Gloves, boots, dust masks
Shovels & Rakes
Sunscreen, Lip Balm
Gift cards for families from your favorite restaurants, stores, movies, etc.
Gently used furniture donations (NO used mattresses) are being accepted at the Donations Warehouse at the old Safeway in Louisville at 707 East S. Boulder Rd.
Items NOT needed: used adult clothing, perishable food
Adventist Community Services at 3111 28th Street in Boulder is asking for donations of diapers, hygiene items, gently used clothing, nonperishable food and drinks and school supplies. Donations are being taken from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. (This information came from the United Way.)
Colorado Friendship has a trailer at the Boulder YMCA to take food and clothing for evacuees. They tell us they are in need of new socks and underwear.
You can also donate money to
United Way Foothills to help the victims.
Colorado 2-1-1- has a comprehensive listing of services available to fire victims, evacuees, and those wishing to give help. Simply dial 2-1-1 from any phone for 24-hour access to information from United Way.
United Way has operators who can help you find the best place to donate money, clothes, food and your time. You can call the United Way at 211. Phone lines are open 24 hours a day.
Another way to volunteer is to call the
Volunteer Connection in Boulder at 303-444-4904. Let them know what you can help with and as agencies need assistance, you will be contacted.
Red Cross Denver is taking donations. The Red Cross has been providing a shelter with food, beds and showers to the evacuees.
Help the
Boulder County firefighters who've lost their homes and the firefighters who've lost their stations by texting FIRE to 27722 to donate $10 directly to this cause. The donation will appear on your cell phone bill.
If you want to give, the
Red Cross is asking that you donate blood on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the American Red Cross office at 444 Sherman St. in Denver. Please contact Bonfils Appointment Center at (303) 363-2300 to schedule an appointment.
The
Longmont Humane Society is asking for donations to support pets of evacuees. The shelter needs machine-washable blankets, towels, canned dog and cat food, pet toys and cash donations. To contribute call 303-772-1232.
The
Humane Society of Boulder Valley also needs blankets, towels, cat litter, canned dog and cat food, 6-foot leashes and cash donations. Items can be dropped off at 2323 55th St. in Boulder. You can also donate money online or text "pets" to 50555 to add a $10 donation to your cell phone bill.
Boulder County Fairgrounds/Parks and Open Space is accepting donations of hay, horse feed and other services to support evacuated livestock. Call 303-678-6200 for information about where and when to drop off your donations.
