Dear friends,
**UPDATE Friday, August 2nd**
Two websites for monetary donations are now up and running:
The Northern Colorado Disaster Fund and Serve6.8.org
House of Neighborly Service is open to provide resources including food, toiletries, clothing, gas vouchers, prescription assistance, and community resource referrals at both locations listed below. Normal verifications are waived for those experienceing hardships due to the fires. Services are provided regardless of where county residence is located in.
In Loveland: 15 11th Street – open 8/2-8/3 from 9am-12pm and then back to regular hours: Monday-Wednesdays from 9am to 4pm and Thursdays from 9am to 6pm. Phone#:970-667-4969
In Berthoud: 375 Meadowlark Dr, Berthoud (hosted in Grace Place) = open Tuesday & Thursday 9am-5pm. Phone#: 970-532-0161
In-Kind and Financial donations are accepted.
We will continue to share updates here as they become available.
With Love,
Jenn Powell, on behalf of the Foothills Unitarian Staff Team
Show options…House of Neighborly Service is open to provide resources inlcuding food, toiletries, clothing, gas vouchers, prescription assistance, and community resource referrals at both locations listed below. Normal verifications are waived for those experiencing hardships due to the fires. Services are provided regardless of county residence is located in.In Loveland: 1511 E 11th StreetIn Loveland: Open 8/2-8/3 from 9 am to 12 pm and then back to regular hours: Monday-Wednesdays from 9 am to 4 pm and Thursdays from 9 am to 6 pmLoveland: 1511 E 11th StreetLoveland: 1511 E 11th Street Community members intersted in volunteering can email at larimer@voacolorado.org for general volunteer opportunities.We will continue to share updates here as we learn them.
July 31, 2024
There is smoke in the air again. This time, from fires much closer to home: The Alexander Mountain Fire here in Larimer County, west of Loveland, and the smaller Stone Canyon Fire in Boulder County, north of Lyons.
We know that the sensory experiences of these wildfires – the smell of smoke, the sight of floating ash in the air, and the orange hue of daylight – bring up memories and fears from past experiences. Those memories live not only in our psyches but in our bodies.
In this time of so much uncertainty and concern, we send our love.
We also begin building a network to help each other.
We have created an Emergency Support Coordination Team to help pair those who can offer various types of support with those who are impacted by local wildfires (or may soon be).
Could you offer support to a member of our Foothills community impacted by wildfire? Whether it’s a guest room in your home, support with evacuation planning, the ability to take in a dog or cat, or another generous gesture, let us know by filling out this Offer of Support Form.
If you are interested in offering financial support, our Ministerial Discretionary Fund is always receiving donations to offer a boost to Foothills folks in times of financial hardship. You can donate online here – be sure to click on “Donate to Foothills” to activate the drop-down menu and scroll to the bottom to select “Ministerial Discretionary Fund.”
Are you in need of support? Whether it’s evacuation planning, housing, transportation, or pet/animal care, let us know by filling out this Request for Support Form.
As we reflect on what we can offer and what we need, and as we cope with the devastation of wildfire, it is important to utilize tools to calm our nervous system and ground our spirit. Our friends at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Concord, New Hampshire have created this wonderful Contemplative Practices Audio Library. Try out the body scan, metta (lovingkindness) meditation, or another grounding practice that calls to you.
With love,
Rev. Elaine, on behalf of the Foothills Unitarian staff team