Friday, 29 March 2024

MendoCo establishes community recovery fund in response to fires

UKIAH, Calif. – The Mendocino Family of Companies – Mendocino Forest Products Co., Mendocino Redwood Co., Humboldt Redwood Co. and Allweather Wood – announced that, in support of the recent North Bay Fires recovery efforts, it has established the Redwood Valley and Santa Rosa Community Recovery Fund.

Every dollar contributed to the fund will be matched up to $400,000 and distributed in Mendocino and Sonoma counties.

The company has also pledged to continue the ongoing community support it renews each year.

Led by employees, the company distributes about $300,000 in community action grants, agricultural education support, college scholarships, and matching capital programs to local communities.

“We lost more than homes and buildings in the fires,” said Chief Executive Officer Bob Mertz. “The wide and fast devastation was a fracturing shock to the community – gathering locations, ball parks, care centers, all wiped out. That is why we encourage support restoring those things that build and strengthen our community.”

All funds raised will be directed to youth, elder, educators, emergency workers, and animals displaced by the Nuns, Redwood Valley and Tubbs fires.

Funds will be disbursed by the Community Foundation of Mendocino County via an independent committee, until the fund is exhausted.

To ensure each donation directly benefits the community, the Mendocino Family of Companies will also pay all related administrative and promotional costs to manage the fund.

“Redwood Valley and Santa Rosa need our support for the long haul. The critical threads in the fabric of any community are the spaces serving youth and elderly, teachers and public safety. Anything we can do to reconnect those threads and strengthen the fabric of these counties is an important and worthy effort,” said Mertz.

For current and prospective employees affected by the fires, the company is offering relocation bonuses and has also licensed its heavy equipment and operators to participate in clean-up efforts.

“Our company and employees have long, deep roots in both counties. Many were impacted by the fires, and we are very grateful for our employees and the emergency response,” Mertz explained.

To donate to the Redwood Valley and Santa Rosa Community Recovery Fund, please visit http://bit.ly/forward-together.

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