Latest update 5:55 PM
Here’s a list of ways you can help wildfire evacuees and crews, as well as places that are offering help to evacuees. Please contact the organization to confirm details; this is just an overview but I am updating as fast as I can!
Where to donate and help
Some charities are accepting monetary donations only. Here are some places that you may be able to donate physical items; please call to confirm.
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Find out where you can volunteer here.
Donations of ice (for water for firefighters) are being accepted at Coronado High School. They may also need coolers to put ice and drinks in. via @ryanmhandy on Twitter
Springs Rescue Mission will accept donations of bottled water and distribute to evacuees, according to reader Katy.
Donate bottled water at any Fountain fire station. via @rqskye on Twitter
(Update 4:41 PM – about 20 air mattresses are needed; other needs seem to have been met.) Mountain Springs Church needs bottled water, air mattresses, towels, and washcloths (drop off with your name and number so it can be returned). See the comment on this post (scroll down) for more of their needs. They are housing staff and students from Summit Ministries. 495-6688
Care & Share Food Bank is taking non-perishable food and water donations 9-6 today, 7-6 M-F. 2605 Preamble Pt. They specifically need rice, soup, boxed and canned meals, stew, and granola bars.
(Update 12:44 PM: they got a large donation of water from Walmart, please send drinks like Gatorade instead. Powerade is $0.67 each when you buy 15 at King Soopers right now; Gatorade is $0.83 each when you buy 10 at Safeway.)
Donate coolers of frozen Gatorade at Calvary Worship Center, 505 Castle Rd.
(Update 4:41 PM: they have enough volunteers for Monday) Care and Share is also in need of volunteers to collect and sort food on Monday. 337-4003
(Update 4:41 PM: they have no more need for fans, hay, or volunteers) Animal evacuation center at Penrose Equestrian Center needs volunteers. Call 520-7773. They also need hay, fans, extension cords.
(Update 5:55 PM – no more pet food needed.) Volunteer veterinarians are need at Cheyenne Mountain High School. You can also donate dog, cat, and bird food; as well as tarps there. 444-7919
Lucky Dog boarding is taking pet evacuees. More info here.
Offers for evacuees
Here’s a site set up to connect people offering/needing a place to stay.
Free admission to Sunday or Monday night’s Sky Sox game.
SecurCare Self Storage is offering a free month of rent for evacuees. Must bring your own lock. 5 locations around the Springs.
Wyndham Mining Exchange downtown Colorado Springs is offering “almost finished” rooms for $99 to evacuees. via @pennyhunter and @csgazette on Twitter
Family Life Services is offering to open up facility for businesses needing space to work. Contact Julie Abel here or @JulieAbel on Twitter.
And most of all…
Please pray!
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$1.99 for Pantry Essentials (gallon) at Safeway
I just saw this update on Mountain Springs Church on their facebook page….no further laundry needs, but lots of other things…
Wow- what an amazing family we have at MSC! The laundry needs are all taken care of. If you signed up at the 9:00 service the laundry will be available in the Main Lobby at 3:00 pm TODAY. Thank you!
Our guests still are in need of the following:
1. Paper goods- plates, napkins, cups, paper towels etc…
2. Pillows and air mattresses- if you want them back please label them
3. Beverages- water, Gatorade etc…
4. Bath towels (again, if you want it back label it please)
Please drop all donations off AT THE MSC WOODMEN SUMMIT CENTER
Thank you!! Will update the post.
Mountain Springs Church just posted at 4:30pm on Facebook that they are stopping donation requests until 10am tomorrow (Monday), so they can evaluate if there are further needs. Well done!
http://waldofire.com/— a site to connect all the needs with people who want to help…
I’m wondering where we could donate baby needs, like diapers, wipes, and baby food? Being a mom of an infant right now, I’m thinking of all the other moms that may be in need of the basics for their babies.
I wondered that, too. I’m thinking Care and Share, will tweet them and find out.
Thanks! Let us know!!
Care and Share told me via twitter that they can take them.
Gatorade and poweraid are slightly cheaper at sam’s club if you have membership.
I believe we got 24 bottles of gatorade at Costco for $9.97. 24 bottles of water is $3.75. They lowered the price of water due to the fire. The manager told me that information.
Please – If your able to help in anyway that would be greatly appreciated. My moto is to do unto others as you would like to be treated. God Bless and Protect everyone during this horrible tragedy.
The Y is also offering showers/swimming and day camp for evacuees.
http://www.ppymca.org/
Goodwill is looking for volunteers >18years old. Call 719-867-1117
I have tons of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Can I donate that somewhere?
Mara, I’m not sure if anyone is specifically requesting those items for evacuees, but there are lots of places that would love to have those items! http://springsbargains.com/local-info/places-to-donate-in-colorado-springs/
I’m getting ready to do an update post on who’s still wanting donations, and what items they are requesting.
Carrie,
It is pretty scary here. I had to turn on the lights in our home (at 5:30 PM) up here in Briargate and the smell of a campfire would be a welcome relief. Thanks for using your influence to spread the link to this page (and thanks for the page!). Stay safe.