Gift card donations needed for Black Forest Fire victims
DENVER—After destroying more than 500 homes and taking two lives, the Black Forest Fire is Colorado’s most destructive fire in history. Since the fire began, state Rep. Amy Stephens, R-Monument, has worked with first responders, aid organizations and volunteers to assist evacuees from the fire. "Our community has suffered huge losses and has received even greater support from people across Colorado,” Stephens said."Thank you to everyone, for your thoughts, prayers and generous support for those affected by this horrible tragedy.”
Stephens added: "Gift cards greatly help as people move into temporary housing and need those everyday things we take for granted. Any amount helps.”
Stephens released the following information to assist families who have been affected by the fire—
Gift cards to supermarkets, fast food restaurants, convenience stores, gas stations and stores like Lowes, Walmart, Target and Home Depot are the easiest and most efficient way to help victims of the Black Forest Fire. The El Paso County Disaster Assistance Center and the Tri-Lakes Cares are both accepting gift card donations and they have case managers ensuring secure, safe and responsible delivery of help to fire victims. Drop off locations and mailing addresses for gift card donations are copied below:
• El Paso County Disaster Assistance Center (Mailing Address to mail a gift card)
PO Box 2692
Colorado Springs, CO 80901
• El Paso County Disaster Assistance Center (Address to drop off a gift card)
1675 W. Garden of the Gods Rd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
• Tri-Lakes Cares (Address to both drop-off and/or mail a gift card)
Disaster Recovery
245 Jefferson St.
Monument, CO 80132
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