We are so grateful for the fearless work of fire crews, the dedication of volunteers, the support of communities helping neighbors, and the kindness of small businesses who are donating their time and resources to help support those affected by the Holiday Farm Fire on the McKenzie.

Want to help? Here is a list of ways to participate in ongoing recovery efforts that can be rewarding and even tasty! Whether you have the ability to donate money, your time or purchase from businesses who are donating proceeds, here are ways you can be a part of our community's support. We'll keep adding to this list as we learn of more opportunities.

Buy to Give Back

Ninkasi Brewing

This week, skip the dishes and order a delicious dinner club box for your family from Ninkasi. All proceeds will be donated to McKenzie River Trust and Greenhill Humane Society. Consider adding an order of their September Citrus beer: 100% of proceeds from September Citrus beer sold at the new Better Living Room also go directly to these great organizations helping with fire relief efforts. 

Hop Valley Brewing

Now through October, every case of Hop Valley beer bought in our lovely state means $2 to wildfire disaster relief. They hope to raise up to $250,000. Considering how much beer is consumed in Oregon every day, this feels like a very reachable goal. Cheers to community support!

Oregon Axe Throwing

Learn a new skill at Oregon Axe! You and your pod can safely practice hitting targets and know your fun is also doing good. Now until September 26, 20% of all bookings at Oregon Axe go to United Way of Lane County and United Way of Marion County. Any bookings made during this time count even if you set the date for the future so it won't sell out. 

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

This year's Wild & Scenic Film Festival presented by the Upper Willamette Stewardship Network will be held online. Proceeds for this beautiful and informative showing are going to support ongoing fire relief efforts in Lane County. The McKenzie River is one of the original designated Wild & Scenic Rivers in Oregon. This online event takes place on November 19, 2020. 

KRVM

If you have a business and were considering paying for some underwriting from KRVM radio, now is a perfect time. This month, buy yours and KRVM will donate underwriting to the local non-profit of your choice. Help an organization get the advertising they so desperately need while doing something good for your own business. Call to learn more. 

Contribute

Looking to make a direct donation? Here are 3 ways you can donate your time, money or resources:

1. Give Time – Volunteer: http://mckenzieriver.org/volunteer

2. Give Money – United Way Wildfire Response Fund: http://unitedwaylane.org/wildfires

3. Give & Get Statewide Resources through Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/local/oregon.html

Local Businesses Making a Difference

Here is a list of some of the wonderful local businesses our community members are thanking for generously donating resources or services to volunteers, firefighters or evacuees. 

Thank you, Lane County!

• Party Downtown
• Lani Moku 
• Cha Cha's
• Plank Town Brewing
• Ume
• Busy Bee Cafe
• The Davis
• Souper Bowls
• Takoda's Restaurant
• Elk Horn
• Hilltop Bar & Grill
• Royal India
• Northwest Burgers
• Bacon Nation
• Thai Spice
• Trev's Sport Bar
• Against The Grain
• Pig & Turnip
• Papa's Pizza
• Vinnie's Smoking BBQ
• Eugene YMCA
• Eugene Emeralds
• Abby's Pizza
• Hop Valley
• Kendall Chevy
• Oishii Sushi
• Pearl Day Spa
• Heritage Distilling
• Ninkasi Brewing
• Moi Poki
• Hummingbird Wholesale
• Organic Redneck Farms
• Chula's

Keep supporting the community that supports you