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United Way of Santa Barbara Joins United Way of Ventura County Fundraising Initiative: United Way Thomas Fire Fund, www.UnitedWayThomasFireFund.org


VENTURA, Calif. and SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Dec. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The massive Thomas Fire, now the 4th largest in California history, continues to burn in both Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.  To date, the fire has destroyed a total of 921 structures, damaged 200 and is threatening 18,000 more. Over 95,000 residents have evacuated their homes in both counties. Over 240,000 acres have burned with current containment at 25 percent.

In response to an outpouring of support, United Way of Santa Barbara County is joining forces with United Way of Ventura County with a joint fund to directly support those individuals and families affected by the fire in both Counties?The United Way Thomas Fire Fund.

Local community partners have determined that the United Way organizations, in both counties, are uniquely positioned and qualified to manage the disaster fund, accept contributions, make distributions, promote the fund and provide a report to the community on how the funds were used.

"The financial and emotional costs of the loss of homes and businesses in Ventura County, including Ojai, is immense and difficult to comprehend," said Eric Harrison, CEO, United Way of Ventura County. "We will do all we can to ensure a solid path to recovery for our residents."

"While Santa Barbara County is fortunate in that it has not yet lost a vast number of structures, the level of stress and financial toll for thousands of evacuees will be great and includes missed work for residents, relocation costs, food, clothing property damage, childcare and healthcare," said Steve Ortiz, President & CEO, United Way of Santa Barbara County.

"By combining our resources, we believe that we can reach more people and groups/organizations, including those outside our region, who are looking for ways to support those affected," said Harrison and Ortiz in a joint statement.

To date, $2.25 million has been raised.

One-hundred percent of the donations will support those in communities affected by the wildfires. Donations can be made online at www.unitedwaythomasfirefund.org or by texting UWVC to 41444, or by calling 805-485-6288. Checks may be sent to the United Way office at 702 County Square Drive, Suite 100, Ventura, CA 93003. Please write "Thomas Fire Fund" in the memo.

 

SOURCE United Way Thomas Fire Fund


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