A few staff members and our school district communities in the Gorge area have been directly affected by the Eagle Creek fire. Many have been evacuated from their homes in Skamania County with no clear timeline for when they will be able to return.

Many of you have asked if there are ways to help. It appears that monetary donations are what is needed, and not physical goods.

Here are a few organizations that are accepting donations and providing assistance to those in need:

  • Cascade Red Cross: www.redcross.org (You can designate your donation to go to the “Local Red Cross” or call 503.528.5364 to make a donation specifically to “Oregon Wildfires”)
  • Hood River County Search and Rescue: Donations can be made at any U.S. Bank branch or can be mailed to: 601 State Street, Hood River, OR 97031.
  • (Verified GoFund Me) Washington Volunteer Firefighting Association: https://www.gofundme.com/PNWOWgivesback
  • (Verified GoFund Me) Oregon Volunteer Firefighting Association: https://www.gofundme.com/PNWOWgivesbackOR

We thank you for your care and concern!