The Roosevelt Fire Disaster Recovery Fund has made a big impact, and the job isn’t done yet.
Since its inception, the Recovery Fund has distributed $321,529.56, directly assisting 28 families affected the fire. The funds also helped repair the roads that serve all Hoback Ranches residents.
More than $450,000 in donations have come in from individuals and across the country. The Lions of Wyoming Foundation received and processes all contributions, then forwards them to the Pinedale Lions Club for distribution. An eight-person committee made up of community members fro Bondurant, Jackson, and Pinedale are in charge of distributing the funds.
If you would like to make a donation to help support Roosevelt Fire victims, checks may be made out to the Lions of Wyoming Foundation and sent to 224 Talon Court, Cheyenne, WY 82009. Please indicate “Roosevelt Fire” in the memo line. Tax letters will be sent to all donors.
Those impacted by the Roosevelt Fire and in need of financial assistance are invited to submit an application, available at the Bondurant Post Office and online at the links provided below. Applications for the next round of funding are due by July 26th. This may be the final round of distributions from the fund so please do not delay.
If you have submitted applications previously and your full request was not met, your application will be included in ongoing consideration unless we hear that you would like your application withdrawn. If you would like to submit a new application with updated information you are welcome to do this as well. The Roosevelt Fire Disaster Recovery Fund Committee can be reached at rooseveltfirerecoveryfund@gmail.com.
St. John’s Episcopal Church has funds available for any and all impacted by the Roosevelt Fire who would benefit from professional counseling or therapy. Please contact Rev. Brian Nystrom at St. John’s Church in Jackson at 307-733-2603. High Country Behavioral Health in Pinedale provides counseling and will work with those in the Pinedale or Marbleton area. Please contact Sarah Hixson at 307-367-2111.
