The Construction Foundation of BC features a mixture of on-site and remote team members across the Province of BC and like everyone in the province, this season’s fires have affected them in ways that haven’t been experienced previously.
If you are looking to make a contribution to relief efforts for the BC fires, we have compiled a list of some of the organizations stepping up in a number of different areas. The list is by no means exhaustive, but will ideally provide a jumping off point for those looking to help out.
More resources and information can be found at the following links:
BC Wildfire Service
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status
Canada Helps
Please click HERE.
BC WILDFIRE FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES
UBC – Okanagan Students
“Many people have been asking us how they can help students who have been displaced and distressed by these events. Gifts to the UBC Okanagan Student Emergency Assistance Fund will help provide financial support to these students.”
Donations can be made by clicking HERE.
United Way – Wildfire Fund
“Your donations helps us support a variety of programs and essential supports that are critical to BC residents as they recover emotionally and physically from the devastation of wildfires within our local communities. Funds go towards addressing important needs like food assistance, trauma, and mental health support.”
More information and donations can be made by clicking HERE.
BC Wildfire Animal Evacuation Support
“The BC SPCA is currently working with Emergency Support Services (ESS) in British Columbia to help support wildfire evacuees with their pets. If you are in need of emergency boarding, pet supplies or pet food, please review below information.”
More information and donations can be made by clicking HERE.
Disaster Aid – BC Wildfire support
More information and donations can be made by clicking HERE.
Central Okanagan Food Bank BC Wildfires Emergency Food Relief Fund
“Due to the increased number of BC Wildfires throughout the Interior of BC, the Central Okanagan Food Bank is expanding it’s support and outreach to the region by supplying emergency food for any person or household currently displaced due to fire evacuations.”
More information and donations can be made by clicking HERE.
2023 Canada Wildfire Fund Appeal
More information and donations can be made by clicking HERE.
British Columbia Wildfires – The Salvation Army
“The Salvation Army’s Emergency and Disaster Services Personnel are actively providing urgently needed support to first responders and those impacted by the disaster in communities throughout the evacuation zones. As Evacuation Orders continue, The Salvation Army is onsite providing meals, beverages, snacks and Emotional and Spiritual Support as people vacate their homes and transition back into their communities in an attempt to rebuild their lives.”
More information and donations can be made by clicking HERE.
