Fire Donation Center In North Park
In her journal today, caprine posted the following:
The owners of North Park sex boutique The Rubber Rose have set up their shop as a staging area for donations to help evacuees from the fire areas.
3812 Ray St (one block east of 30th St., half a block south of University Ave.)
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 296-7673
The full text of their message is below the cut.
hey loves,
we hope that you, your family and friends are all safe and well tonight.
the city seems to be upside down right now and unfortunately it doesn't look like we're in the clear just yet.
we know that many of our customers and friends have been affected by this, directly or indirectly and we would like to help out in any way we can.
we're also pretty sure that this beautiful and ever growing community around us is looking to do the same.
for that reason and many more, lea and i would like to offer the rubber rose gallery as a gathering center for donations that can later be taken to qualcomm, to goodwill or wherever they are needed most.
donations can be dropped of during our open hours three days this week:
2 pm to 10 pm - tuesday, october 23rd
2 pm to 10 pm - thursday, october 25th
and saturday, october 27th from noon to 5 pm.
below you will find a list of what seems to be needed most at this time -
we will do our best to update it as community needs change.
for those of you out there with trucks - please contact us directly if you can help us haul donations out once we have gathered what we can.
* * *
list 'o stuff needed:
- cat and dog food (canned)
- pet carriers (all sizes)
- blankets, pillows and towels
- Prepared Foods (not homemade, sorry - no love muffins for this round...)
- prepared VEGAN and vegetarian foods - clearly labeled as such!!
- Water
- Tents
- Cots
- Sunscreen
- Canopies for Shade
- games, coloring books, toys, journals and markers, etc. for the kiddos
- unopened boxes of tampons, pads and general toiletries
- books! lots and lots of books!
- magazines, playing cards, etc. - people are gonna get bored!
and last but not least - cash. it's not as fun as running around looking for crayons and kitten food - but it's the best way to pay for all of the extra needs people will have at this time.
we will keep you posted on how much is gathered and wish to thank you in advance for your help!
* * *
if you would like to volunteer more directly in this city wide effort,
please check out: www.volunteersandiego.com
they are an excellent volunteering resource.
below is a message they sent today.
We (www.volunteersandiego.com) are working with the County, 2-1-1, and the Red Cross to identify volunteer needs in regards to the wildfires. Currently, trained first responders are assisting. Please DO NOT go to the evacuation sites or leave donations. Volunteer San Diego will post and distribute volunteer opportunities related to the fires as they become available.
Current volunteer openings
* 2-1-1 is seeking volunteers to help in the next 72 hours to take calls and/or fill other roles at 2-1-1 should that be needed. Shifts are about four hours and training is available. If interested, email Meg Storer at mstorer@211sandiego.org with your name, phone number where you can be reached, your email address, and the dates/times that work best with your schedule. A 2-1-1 person will contact you directly once you send that information.
To receive e-mail announcements of wildfire volunteer opportunities, register for Volunteer San Diego's newsletter and choose 'Wildfires 10.07' list.
To make a donation of clothing or household goods, please inquire with the following organizations:
*St. Vincent De Paul - 619-446-2100
*Goodwill - 886-446-6394
*Salvation Army - 619-231-6000
Best resources:
www.sdcountyemergency.com
www.volunteersandiego.com
www.211sandiego.org
The owners of North Park sex boutique The Rubber Rose have set up their shop as a staging area for donations to help evacuees from the fire areas.
3812 Ray St (one block east of 30th St., half a block south of University Ave.)
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 296-7673
The full text of their message is below the cut.
hey loves,
we hope that you, your family and friends are all safe and well tonight.
the city seems to be upside down right now and unfortunately it doesn't look like we're in the clear just yet.
we know that many of our customers and friends have been affected by this, directly or indirectly and we would like to help out in any way we can.
we're also pretty sure that this beautiful and ever growing community around us is looking to do the same.
for that reason and many more, lea and i would like to offer the rubber rose gallery as a gathering center for donations that can later be taken to qualcomm, to goodwill or wherever they are needed most.
donations can be dropped of during our open hours three days this week:
2 pm to 10 pm - tuesday, october 23rd
2 pm to 10 pm - thursday, october 25th
and saturday, october 27th from noon to 5 pm.
below you will find a list of what seems to be needed most at this time -
we will do our best to update it as community needs change.
for those of you out there with trucks - please contact us directly if you can help us haul donations out once we have gathered what we can.
* * *
list 'o stuff needed:
- cat and dog food (canned)
- pet carriers (all sizes)
- blankets, pillows and towels
- Prepared Foods (not homemade, sorry - no love muffins for this round...)
- prepared VEGAN and vegetarian foods - clearly labeled as such!!
- Water
- Tents
- Cots
- Sunscreen
- Canopies for Shade
- games, coloring books, toys, journals and markers, etc. for the kiddos
- unopened boxes of tampons, pads and general toiletries
- books! lots and lots of books!
- magazines, playing cards, etc. - people are gonna get bored!
and last but not least - cash. it's not as fun as running around looking for crayons and kitten food - but it's the best way to pay for all of the extra needs people will have at this time.
we will keep you posted on how much is gathered and wish to thank you in advance for your help!
* * *
if you would like to volunteer more directly in this city wide effort,
please check out: www.volunteersandiego.com
they are an excellent volunteering resource.
below is a message they sent today.
We (www.volunteersandiego.com) are working with the County, 2-1-1, and the Red Cross to identify volunteer needs in regards to the wildfires. Currently, trained first responders are assisting. Please DO NOT go to the evacuation sites or leave donations. Volunteer San Diego will post and distribute volunteer opportunities related to the fires as they become available.
Current volunteer openings
* 2-1-1 is seeking volunteers to help in the next 72 hours to take calls and/or fill other roles at 2-1-1 should that be needed. Shifts are about four hours and training is available. If interested, email Meg Storer at mstorer@211sandiego.org with your name, phone number where you can be reached, your email address, and the dates/times that work best with your schedule. A 2-1-1 person will contact you directly once you send that information.
To receive e-mail announcements of wildfire volunteer opportunities, register for Volunteer San Diego's newsletter and choose 'Wildfires 10.07' list.
To make a donation of clothing or household goods, please inquire with the following organizations:
*St. Vincent De Paul - 619-446-2100
*Goodwill - 886-446-6394
*Salvation Army - 619-231-6000
Best resources:
www.sdcountyemergency.com
www.volunteersandiego.com
www.211sandiego.org