SANTA ROSA, Calif.–Nearly $875,000 has been dispersed to 1,184 victims who lost their primary residence in last year’s California wildfires—the funds coming from Redwood Credit Union’s Lake County Fire Victim’s Relief Fund.
Approximately 1,300 homes were lost in the fires. The funds are provided for unmet needs of those who lost primary residences and who filed for assistance with FEMA.
Redwood Credit Union’s Lake County Fire Victims Relief Fund was created by Redwood Credit Union Community Fund Inc. in partnership with Redwood Credit Union and the Press Democrat, along with Sen. Mike McGuire (D-District 2).
“We hope this recent support will further assist our Lake County neighbors with their unmet needs and aid in the recovery of the community,” said Cynthia Negri, president of RCU Community Fund Inc., told Lake County News.
"When tragedy struck in Lake County, thousands mobilized to help neighbors in need. While there is a lot of work ahead of us, the Lake County Fire Victims Relief Fund has helped countless residents begin the long process of recovering from this unprecedented disaster," Sen. McGuire told the publication.