Resources For Marshall Fire Survivors: Update

Boulder CO

12 January, 2022

12:24 PM

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BOULDER, CO — Following the devastation of the Marshall fires, the Colorado community has come together to provide what assistance they can to those families who were impacted by the wildfires. Both Ball Corporation and Civitas donated $1 million to the Boulder County Wildfire Fund, citing the importance of providing resources for those who were affected by the fires. John A. Hayes, chairman and CEO of Ball Corporation, said that it has been "heartening to witness Colorado coming together to support those impacted by the Marshall wildfires." "It is critical that we provide the immediate resources required by those affected, and as our community begins to repair and rebuild, the needs will shift and we must continue to evolve our efforts accordingly," Hayes added. "Support from the business community will continue to be essential, and Ball is committed to staying the course. It is in these times we are reminded that good neighbors make good neighborhoods, and we are proud to have so many good neighbors here in Colorado." In addition to the donations of Ball and Civitas, Tatiana Hernandez — CEO of Community Foundation Boulder — said more than 57,000 people and businesses have collectively donated almost $19.5 million. "This unbelievable generosity allowed us to quickly distribute approximately $3.8 million to nearly 1,400 individuals and families," Hernandez said. "We know money cannot replace all that was lost. We do hope however, that this support gives people a small sense of stability as they navigate what comes next." Resources for survivors are available at the Disaster Assistance Center in the Boulder County Southeast Hub, 1755 South Public Road in Lafayette. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. If affected individuals cannot get to the center, they can apply for FEMA assistance here. Business owners can apply for assistance through the Small Business Administration here. "The darkest times bring out some of the best in Coloradans and now is no different. Local, state and federal resources were quickly mobilized to support Marshall Fire survivors and we are thankful to the philanthropic community and Coloradans quickly rallied to raise millions of dollars," Gov. Jared Polis said. "Individuals, businesses, organizations came together to donate what they could and ensure that those who have suffered from this disaster can get the help they deserve. Our administration, the philanthropic community and Coloradans are ready to walk the road to recovery together."