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2008 Fire Intervention Relief Effort
 A campaign of the McCormick Foundation
Sponsored by American Express and the Los Angeles Times

On the strength of people’s generosity, the McCormick Foundation along with Garth Brooks, the Los Angeles Times, American Express, Ticketmaster and AEG have raised $4.9 million for the 2008 Fire Intervention Relief Effort (F.I.R.E.). With the added match from the McCormick Foundation, more than $6 million has been granted to nonprofit organizations providing aid to fire victims, first responders, and their families, as well as supporting southern California fire departments and organizations in need of additional or replacement fire fighting equipment.
Special thanks to Garth Brooks for generously donating ticket sales and merchandise proceeds from his five, sold-out Los Angeles concerts in January 2008.


Below is a complete listing of the 2008 FIRE Campaign grants approved:

2008 FIRE Campaign Grants - Los Angeles Area

  1. Riverside County Fire Department

For new / replacement fire equipment

$500,000
  1. Catholic Charities - San Bernardino / Riverside

       For temporary shelter and financial assistance for low-income fire victims

$450,000
  1. Los Angeles County Fire Department

For new / replacement fire equipment

$200,000
  1. San Bernardino County Fire Department

For new / replacement fire equipment

$200,000
  1. Operation Provider

For three new case managers to conduct assessments, distribute funds and supplies, and make referrals for community-based services as needed

$110,000
  1. Habitat for Humanity International – San Fernando / Santa Clarita Valleys

For rebuilding projects and the Brush with Kindness program

$100,000
  1. Rim Family Services, Inc.

For outreach, food and medical services to displaced fire victims

$100,000
  1. Rebuilding Mountain Hearts and Lives

For educational workshops, materials and financial assistance for those rebuilding their homes

$80,000
  1. Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, U.S.A.

For financial assistance and medical care and prescription services for the uninsured

$60,000

Los Angeles Area Total

$1,800,000

 

 

 

2008 FIRE Campaign Grant - San Diego Area
  1. County of San Diego (DPLU Fire Services)

               For new / replacement fire equipment to nine rural fire agencies and to upgrade

               the San Diego Dispatch Center

$1,072,000
  1. Salvation Army, San Diego County

For direct services and rebuilding efforts for fire victims

$625,000
  1. Jewish Family Service of San Diego

       For direct services and rebuilding efforts for fire victims

$565,000
  1. La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians

For Fire Department Enhancement Project

$380,000
  1. Ramona Fire Department

For new / replacement fire equipment

$325,000
  1. Community Housing Works

For the Fire Relief Assistance program providing rent,  food and clothing assistance for farm workers

$250,000
  1. Save the Children Federation, Inc. (Westport, Conn.)

For Resilient and Ready and Safe Spaces programs serving children affected by the 2007 fires

$250,000
  1. San Diego Regional Fire & Emergency Services Foundation

For new / replacement fire equipment to six volunteer fire agencies

$223,000
  1. Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest

For case management salaries, and rent, utility and general household assistance for fire survivors

$134,422
  1. North County Interfaith Council, Inc.

For direct services and rebuilding efforts for fire victims

$120,000
  1. Burn Institute

For counseling, medical treatment, rehabilitation services and transportation for burn victims and their families

$100,000
  1. Wildland Firefighter Foundation (Boise, Idaho)

For fire relief services to firefighters and their families

$34,000
  1. Deer Springs Fire District

For new / replacement fire equipment

$30,000
  1. Ramona Food & Clothes Closet, Inc.

For food, clothing, medical supplies and other basic necessities for low-income fire victims

$25,000
  1. Alpine Fire Protection District

For new / replacement fire equipment

$21,000
  1. City of El Cajon Fire Department

For new / replacement fire equipment

$10,000
  1. City of Escondido Fire Department

For new / replacement fire equipment

$10,000
  1. City of La Mesa Fire Department

For new / replacement fire equipment

$10,000
  1. City of Lemon Grove Fire Department

For new / replacement  fire equipment

$10,000
  1. North County Fire Protection District

For direct services and rebuilding efforts for fire victims

$9,000

San Diego Area Total

$4,203,422

 

 

 

2008 FIRE CAMPAIGN GRAND TOTAL

$6,003,422


Click here to view press release: Garth Brooks’ Concerts Set the Stage for Southern California Wildfire Rebuilding and Recovery Efforts

Special thanks to Garth Brooks

2008 Fire Intervention Relief Efforts sponsored by:
 
 

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