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Hundreds of thousands of evacuated people are going to NEED YOUR HELP!!! Even the smallest donations can make a difference! BUT Please DO NOT go to the evacuation sites or leave donations just anywhere!!! Follow these:

	American Red Cross Online Donation - Donate Online: Make a secure online donation at www.sdarc.org/donate
	American Red Cross Mail Donation - Or mail your donation to: American Red Cross 3950 Calle Fortunada San Diego, CA 92123
	American Red Cross Volunteer - There can never be too many people in our community who are trained as Red Cross volunteers. For this response, the American Red Cross is currently relying on the hundreds of volunteers who are already trained to serve the community during a disaster. To find out how you can become a Red Cross volunteer and can assist in future disasters, please call 858-309-1200 or 858-309-1261 during normal business hours. For additional information on becoming a Red Cross Volunteer, please visit this link.
	After-the-Fire Fund Donations - The San Diego Foundation has established the After-the-Fire Fund to support nonprofit service organizations working on disaster relief and restoration. Funds will first support immediate response activities, with grants going to organizations providing food, shelter, housing and healthcare and to replenish lost or damaged fire fighting equipment. All contributions will be used locally for disaster response to the October fires. Donations can be made by clicking here to donate or call: (619) 235-2300
	San Diego Food Bank Donation - To find out how to donate food, please contact the San Diego Food Bank at 1-866-340-3663 or 858.527.1419. Or you can participate in the Virtual Food Drive and donate food without leaving your computer. Visit the San Diego Food Bank online or donate online here
	Goodwill Phone Donation - To make a donation of clothing or household goods, please inquire with: Goodwill - 888-446-6394
	Salvation Army Phone Donation - To make a donation of clothing or household goods, please inquire with: Salvation Army - 619-231-6000
	St. Vincent De Paul Phone Donation - To make a donation of clothing or household goods, please inquire with: St. Vincent De Paul - 619.446.2100
	United Way Donations - Donating to the United Way/CHAD Campaign is one of the easiest and most effective ways to improve the lives of your San Diego County neighbors in need. To donate, click here
	Volunteer San Diego’s Disaster Program - It is made possible by donations of time and money. Click here to make a donation.
	Eat at Rubio's: For every St. Nick’s plate purchased between October 30 and December 31, Rubio’s will donate $1 to Volunteer San Diego (VSD)
	2-1-1 is seeking volunteers to help in the next 72 hours to take calls and/or fill other roles at 2-1-1 should that be needed. Shifts are about four hours and training is available. If interested, email volunteer@211sandiego.org with your name, phone number where you can be reached, your email address, and the dates/times that work best with your schedule. A 2-1-1 person will contact you directly once you send that information.

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