Category: Wildfire News

Talent Urban Renewal Agency Survey

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 Fire Relief Center Resource Fair and Pop-Up Supply Distribution Sat, Feb 19, 12-.3pm, Talent Town Hall parking lot

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

Almeda Fire Anniversary Support Gathering – Sep 8, 4:30-6:30pm, Zoom

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

Opportunities for Service

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

Find My Lovey! Project

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

Protect Your Lungs

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