The goal is not to provide all of the needs individually, but to work as a team in your family group and coordinate an effective response for our adopted families.
Researching community resources that provide some of the needs below and creating a solid plan from that information is an important part of our proposed process.
Below are ways you can help as part of a team. You contribute from your strengths & join forces with members of your team
who add their own unique strengths.
The Basics
Housing
Food
Money
Transportation
Bathing and grooming
Trade tools
Internet
Phone connections
Childcare
Friendship and support
Housing
Assist with locating rentals – this is a large overwhelming task. The Rogue Valley Realtors are putting together a resource where many rentals will be posted in one place.
Check Craigslist and Zillow for rentals. Verify they are not scams
Assist monetarily
Reach out to the aid organizations like Access and others to get housing line up
Offer space in your home if appropriate
Tents and outdoor living items – After the Paradise fires many lived in tents in Walmart parking lots.
Financial
This could be a monthly or one-time amount or perhaps your family team can commit to a monthly amount, i.e., $200 monthly from your 5 family team that would create $1000 monthly support to your adopted family
Gift cards
Donation toward securing a rental or transportation
Food
Gift certificates
Accompany to food pantries and offer transportation
Locate meals offered through aid organizations
Grocery shopping
Food donations
Prepare hot meals
Needed Items
This may be from your own unneeded items
From friends you engage to assist in supporting your adopted family
Securing items that are available from aid organizations through your calls and research
Check our guidelines to help your adopted family formulate a step by step plan – guidelines are provided
Listen, your team or each of you as individuals can offer support by listening and being there emotionally for your adopted family.
Transportation
Assist with rides
Gas money
Bus fare
Supply an automobile
Bicycle
Trade Tools
This can be construction, landscape, computer, ipad, phone, transportation, haul trailer
If you do not have any of these items, ask your friends and neighbors
Post what you need on Facebook
Offer gift cards to local stores for these items
Reach out to aid organizations to procure these items
Children items
Toys to keep them occupied, emotional support stuffed animals, clothes, school supplies, online learning assist tools, babysitters, take them to the park, or on a walk.
