Do you call Talent home? As Rogue Action Center volunteers and staff continue to provide assistance to Almeda fire survivors, we also are looking for long-term solutions that address affordable housing, support local small businesses, improve fire preparedness, and strengthen our community in other ways. The Talent Urban Renewal plan proposed by Talent’s mayor and city … Continue reading Talent Urban Renewal Agency Survey
The Rogue Action Center and Rogue Climate bring together partner organizations to share information and resources with fire survivors while providing supplies and lunch from Loncheria Las Reyes food truck, courtesy of Rogue Food Unites. Community members are invited to meet staff from Coalicion Fortaleza, Rogue Food Unites, Jackson County Library Service, Rhythm of Healing and more, to learn about … Continue reading The Fire Relief Center Resource Fair and Pop-Up Supply Distribution Sat, Feb 19, 12-.3pm, Talent Town Hall parking lot
Are you still needing help to bounce back from last year’s wildfires? You might find some at the new Center for Community Resilience. Their number is 541-414-0318. Eviction protections are available! If you are in need of rental assistance, you can apply online here. Para solicitar para El Programa de Ayuda al Alquiler de Emergencia … Continue reading Wildfire and Covid Rental Resources
As we approach the one year anniversary of the Almeda fire, we’ll pause to be with one another and share how we are coping after this life-shattering event. Within our RVUUF circle of loving support, we invite you to join us in comfort and courage for expressing your personal experience of how this life changing … Continue reading Almeda Fire Anniversary Support Gathering – Sep 8, 4:30-6:30pm, Zoom
Several churches in the Valley are providing services to fire survivors. Sign up to volunteer at https://jccltrg.org. To contribute to welcome baskets or gift cards for FEMA trailer occupants, please write a check to Ashland First United Methodist Church and earmark it for “fire relief”, 175 N. Main St. Compassionate listeners are also needed. Contact Rev. … Continue reading Opportunities for Service
This has been a rough year for most of us, with the COVID-19 pandemic followed by the devastating Almeda fire and a very contentious election season. Times of uncertainty can trigger fear and worry, and the isolation required by COVID-19 has eroded some of our natural support systems. But you don’t have to face it … Continue reading Emotional Support in a Difficult Year
We started the Find my Lovey! project to help reunite local children with replicas of their favorite toy/stuffed animal/blanket/item that they lost in the fires. We know that the main needs in our community right now are shelter, basic necessities, and money. However, for children the presence of a familiar item can bring them much … Continue reading Find My Lovey! Project
Although the air is a bit better, recently, here are a few tips to help keep you safer from our smoky skies. (More on the RVUUF blog….) 1) If you have central air &/or heating, turn your fan to “on”. That way, even if the heat or A.C. does not come on, your air will … Continue reading Protect Your Lungs
Our principles and faith swung into action to aid our community devastated by fire in so many ways. One of those ways was to offer Emerson House as a home for a family who lost their home. Rev. Sean called Unete and asked them to find a family that might have a hard time finding … Continue reading 3rd Sunday Offering for October-Emerson Wildfire Housing Fund, Oct 18
There are so many wonderful people and organizations assisting those affected by the wildfires right now, but unfortunately circumstances like these also attract those who might take advantage of the vulnerable. A friend of RVUUF was recently targeted in a gift card and identify theft scam. They were contacted by phone, the caller purporting to … Continue reading Please Beware of SCAMS and Report Fraud
