The Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado, with the Town of Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County, are activating the Archuleta Community Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) to assist in the distribution of monetary donations to support the community of Pagosa Springs after unprecedented rain brought flooding and significant damage earlier this week.
An Archuleta CERF fund has been created specifically for Archuleta County to assist the community in recovering from recent flooding and give individuals who would like to help a safe option for donating funds. CERF is designated for broad-based community emergencies in Southwest Colorado. Community stakeholders deploy funds, as needed and as available, to community-based organizations supporting our region through emergency situations.
“There are many folks who would like to help, but they aren’t sure where to donate or exactly what they can do to best support the community,” said David Harris, Town Manager.
Donating through Archuleta CERF ensures that donations are collected in an efficient manner, and that they will be directed to the appropriate areas of need.
Online donations can be made through the Community Foundation’s website, swcommunityfoundation.org, by clicking on the “Donate” button at the bottom of the home page, then selecting “Archuleta CERF.” Checks made out to the Community Foundation — Memo: Archuleta CERF — can be mailed to the P.O. Box 1673, Durango, CO 81302.
“We first activated the Archuleta CERF after the Adobe Fire in 2016 and deployed funding to assist in recovery efforts,” said Briggen Wrinkle, executive director of the Community Foundation. “The Archuleta CERF ensures that all donations support Archuleta County residents and businesses.”
Additional flood recovery resources can be accessed by dialing 2-1-1, texting to 898-211 or visiting 211colorado.org. You may also call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit redcross.org to see if you are eligible for Red Cross Recovery Assistance.
The Community Foundation inspires hope, leadership and generosity in the community by bringing economic stability, professional development and collaboration to the nonprofit sector. As a community facilitator, the Community Foundation works to increase efficiency, sustainability and success for nonprofits, while maximizing effective grant-making for philanthropists.
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