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Journey to a New Normal

Understanding the steps you need to take after you have lost your home from a disaster, is often frustrating and causes a lot of wasted time while you figure out what needs to be done. WSF is here to help you through every step of the recovery phase after a disaster. Regardless if you have insurance or not, we have programs that can assist you. 

Start Here

WSF was formed to help the survivors of the Caldor Fire in 2021. Based on personal experiences and lessons learned we have developed the below programs to help disaster survivors. All evacuees and survivors must first fill out the Application for Assistance. Only one application is needed per household. If you, or a member of your household, have already submitted an application, please continue to the programs below. 

Programs

Individual Needs Requests

This program allows individuals to submit a request for supplies and basic needs through an application process. These requests also help us have a better understanding of common items asked for, so we can provide those items through our Seasonal Needs Program.  

Home Again

The Home Again Program is our final program we have to offer to disaster survivors who have purchased a new home, rebuilt, or have found stable housing. To help them settle into their new home, we offer families the opportunity to "shop" for new and slightly used household items Families are also allowed to choose two Room in a Box totes.

 

Bathroom: (4) Washcloths, (4) Bath Towels, (2) Hand Towels, (4) Toilet Paper,  Shampoo/Conditioner, (4) Toothbrushes, Men’s and Women's deodorant, Hand soap, Bar soap, Cleaning/Tools, Disposable Razors, Shower Curtain and Hooks, Sanitary Items, Hairbrush, Comb

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Bedroom: (2) Twin size sheet set, (2) Twin size blanket, (1) Full size sheet set, (1) Full size blanket, (4) Pillows

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Cleaning:  Liquid dish soap, Dish towel, Spray cleaner, (2) Sponges, Utility rags, 13 gallon trash bags, Hand brush & dust pan, Laundry detergent, Toilet brush, Toilet cleaner, Paper towels

Infant: (1) Box of mid-sized diapers, (1) Pack of flushable baby wipes 48 count or larger, (1) Baby bottle 4 oz or larger – with nipple, (1) Sippy cup, (1) Baby blanket, (1) Gender neutral stuffed animal

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Kitchen: (4)Plates, (4) Cups, (4) Bowls, (4) Flatware, Frying pan, Cooking pot/Sauce pan Baking dish, Mixing/Serving bowl, Small trash can / receptacle Pack of trash bags, Can Opener, Set of cooking utensils

​Each tote may be different but contain similar items.

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To choose your two Room in a Box totes and sign up to shop, please click the button bellow to get started. 

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Seasonal Needs

Survivors living in recreational vehicles (RV), especially in Grizzly Flats during the hot treeless summers and snowy winters, are in desperate need of specific items to help them get through the seasonal weather elements. Questionnaires are created and sent to the survivors before the change in season to obtain information on what is needed the most. Through grants, we work to purchase as many of those needs as possible for our survivors most in need.  

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 2024 Spring/Summer Seasonal Needs

Tool Shed

The Community Tool Shed is a program that provides Caldor Fire Survivors with access to tools and equipment.  It is a lending resource available at no charge to the families rebuilding their homes and lives following the August 2021 destructive Caldor Fire.  

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