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ACS Delivers Relief Amid California Wildfires

California Wildfires

California has been battling devastating wildfires for over a week, leaving thousands displaced and in need of immediate assistance. Adventist Community Services (ACS) is actively responding to the crisis with a series of actionable steps aimed at providing relief and support to those affected by the fires.

Here’s how ACS is stepping up:

• Shelter Support: Churches in the affected areas are being converted into shelters, offering a safe space for those unable to return to their homes.
• Essential Supplies: These churches are being stocked with critical supplies, including water, blankets, cots, and prepackaged food items, to meet the basic needs of evacuees.
• Gift Card Distribution: ACS is purchasing gift cards to provide financial assistance to wildfire victims, enabling them to address urgent personal needs during this challenging time.
• Collaboration and Collection Efforts: While we await a response from the American Red Cross to collaborate on using Seventh-day Adventist Churches as official shelters for those displaced, we are actively collecting and distributing non-perishable items to those in need.

ACS remains committed to staying connected with affected communities, assessing their evolving needs, and determining additional ways we can provide assistance during this crisis.

You can donate to the Southern California Conference or through us.