WHAT: Volunteers to assemble wildfire cleanup kits including, shovels, gloves, ash sifting screens, and masks for families returning home after being impacted by wildfires throughout Oregon.

WHO: Kaiser Permanente Northwest leaders in Marion County will join volunteers from the Red Cross Cascades Region to assemble the kits and present a $300,000 donation to the Red Cross to support the ongoing needs of families impacted by Oregon’s wildfires.

WHEN:  Friday, September 25, 2020; 10 am to noon

WHERE 822 Industrial Way, Silverton, OR 97381 (Outdoor tent at Silver Creek Fellowship)

WHY: From the first moments of this disaster, Red Cross volunteers have been supporting those forced from their homes by providing meals, shelter, relief supplies and emotional support for those impacted by wildfires. The need won’t be measured in days but weeks and months to come. As those affected by the fires return home, many will need support in assessing damage, starting clean-up of their properties and putting the pieces of their lives back together. Red Cross volunteers will be on the ground providing help, hope and comfort for as long as there is a need and Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping ensure they have the financial resources to continue helping our local communities recover.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:

• INTERVIEWS: Opportunity to speak with Dale Kunce, CEO, Red Cross Cascades Region, Dr. Yara Delgada, Kaiser Permanente Salem physician, Nichole Powers, Kaiser Permanente North Lancaster leader, Kevin Cameron, Marion County Commissioner and Kaiser Permanente staff who were impacted by the fires
• VISUALS: Photo and video opportunities will be available throughout the volunteer fire clean-up kit packing event.