8th Annual Adopt-a-Fire Survivor Family Holiday Event
Adopt-a-Fire Survivor-Family Holiday Event 2024
8th Annual Adopt-a-Fire Survivor-Family Holiday Event 2024
Businesses, families, and individuals can bring joy to a fire survivor by adopting their holiday wishlist. Many of our clients lost everything and rely on these gifts to make their holiday special—often the only presents under their trees. Since 2017, Stand for Kindness has partnered with United Disaster Relief of Northern California to make this possible, supporting fire-impacted families by collecting donations and purchasing gifts.
Read about SFK efforts after the 2018 Camp Fire, when their team provided over 400 families with "gifts of hope." We offer an evening of warmth, food, and community each year, complete with family photos with Santa. We’ll be continuing this tradition again this year!
Ways to Contribute:
Donate online for us to purchase gifts for a family, with an option to donate anonymously and receive a Tax ID receipt.
Adopt a family directly by picking up an application at UDRNC's office or emailing us at UnitedDisasterRelief@gmail.com. You can then purchase and wrap gifts for your selected family.
Visit us in person at 650 Babcock Lane, Ukiah, or contact us by email for more information. Thanks to our community’s generosity, we’ve brightened thousands of families’ holidays. Let’s continue to make a difference together!
2nd Annual Spring Benefit Dinner
Join us at our 2nd Annual Spring Benefit Dinner, dedicated to securing our new location and extending aid to fire and disaster survivors. Indulge in the culinary delights of Ellery Clark Catering, accompanied by the soulful melodies of Paula Samonte and her group. Elevate your evening with a variety of offerings at the No Host Bar, courtesy of the Ukiah Host Lions Club, and explore our extensive silent auction.
With half of our tickets sold and four weeks until the event, we're halfway to our goal and counting on your continued support. A sincere thank you to all our sponsors, particularly our top supporters: Redwood Valley Lumber, LG Electric, All In Heating & Cooling, John & Jeanette Johnson, and the City of Ukiah.
Tickets are available at $75.00 for individuals, $125 for pairs, with discounted rates of $50 for individuals and $100 for pairs for our valued volunteers and clients. Join us on May 16, 2024, from 5pm-8pm at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center for an evening of community, compassion, and commitment. Tickets can be purchased at our center M-F 10am-2pm, Mendocino Book Company, or online. Additional updates can be found on our Facebook page.
Ukiah Won - Check Presentation Event
Exciting news is on the horizon, and we can't wait to share it with you! United Disaster Relief of Northern California has been selected as one of the national winners of a significant grant, and we want you to be part of the celebration.
Save the Date: March 21, 2024
Time: 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm with Check Presentation at 3:00 p.m.
Location: United Disaster Relief of Northern California, 1240 Airport Park Boulevard, Ukiah, CA
What's in store for you:
Check Presentation: At approximately 3:00 p.m., witness the unveiling of a generous check from a company that believes in our mission.
Free Food and Beverages: Enjoy refreshments provided by our sponsor, while interacting with fellow supporters, donors, volunteers, and clients.
Facility Tours: Get an inside look at the heart of our operations and see firsthand the impact of your support and the newest donation.
This event is not just about us – it's about you, our community, and the incredible journey we've embarked on together over the past 7 years. We were chosen out of 500 organizations nationwide, a testament to the outstanding work of our Disaster Resource Center team.
Be a part of the excitement! Bring your friends and family!
Help us make this event a true celebration of unity and resilience. The check presentation will be brief, lasting approximately 15 minutes, leaving plenty of time for enjoyment and connection.
For more details and to RSVP: https://fb.me/e/26dhhoUSR
Thank you for being an essential part of our community and for your unwavering support. We can't wait to share this momentous occasion with you!
Annual Holiday Event for Clients: Adopt-a-Survivor Family
Our 2023 clients who completed an application with UDRNC are invited to our 7th Annual Adopt-a-Survivor Family Event. It will be drop-in hours from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Clients will pick up their gifts, enjoy hot cocoa and treats, and take a photo with Santa. We are still looking for sponsors for this holiday event. (This is an invite-only event, location given to attendees.) Become a sponsor.
Pumpkinfest
UDRNC will be joining first responders and emergency preparedness organizations at the annual City of Ukiah Pumpkinfest on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Our volunteers will be handing out prizes to children, and free gifts to adults. We will also have volunteers available for any questions you may have. We will have an instant drawing at our booth for a chance to win a fire extinguisher.
For a full list of events that weekend, click here.
Round Up at the Register
"Round Up at the Register" is back! Throughout the month of October, shoppers at Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op have the chance to make a meaningful impact by donating their spare change to support UDRNC. Find out more about "Round Up at the Register". Additionally, don't miss out on our event page for all the details. Here's the exciting part: this event coincides with our 40K in 40 Days Campaign, which means every contribution you make will be matched, up to a total of $20,000! Discover more about this incredible opportunity on our dedicated event page.
Volunteer Brunch & Awards
Event to celebrate our volunteers. Award for Volunteer of the Year and runner-up will be given. Total Volunteer hours for the year will be announced. Food catered by Ellery Clark Catering. Email sent with location to all volunteers, as this is a private event.
$40K in 40 Days Campaign
United Disaster Relief of Northern California (UDRNC) is thrilled to announce a generous matching donation of $20,000 for our upcoming fundraiser, $40K in 40 Days Campaign. This transformative gift, provided by Stand for Kindness, will double the impact of every donation made during the campaign.
💝 Step 1: Click the "Donate Now" button and choose your donation amount.
💖 Step 2: Your donation will be automatically doubled thanks to our generous match donor.
🌍 Step 3: Watch as your support transforms lives, advances our cause, and makes our community stronger.
Every dollar you give brings us one step closer to our $20,000 goal, which will enable us to achieve even greater impact. Whether it's providing food for families in need, supporting vital research, or improving the lives of those less fortunate, your contribution matters.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to double the power of your generosity. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of those who need it most.
🌟 Act now, and be a part of something extraordinary! 🌟
Maui Strong Fundraiser
Studio C Salon in Ukiah has partnered with UDRNC to raise funds for the community of Lahaina, Maui, HI that was recently impacted by the deadliest wildfire in US History in the last 100 years.
On August 27, 2023 from 10am-7pm: “Let’s hep the ones in need! Come by the salon and get a ‘oki lauoho(haircut) or shampoo a me ka puhi ‘ana(shampoo & blowout). Or just stop by & donate. One day only! No appointment needed. both services for donations. Any amount helps. Minimum $20. $25-$45 value normally. 100% of proceeds will go to UDRNC Maui Fund. They need our help!” — Curtis Looney, Studio C Salon, 296 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah
All proceeds collected at the event via check or cash will be transferred to UDRNC’s account (fiscally sponsored by North Coast Opportunities), coded Maui Fund. Then, transferred to a specially picked out grass root boots on the ground non-profit organization working directly with impacted fire survivors in Maui, HI. All funds raised will be announced via Studio C Salon and on UDRNC’s social media platform. All donations are tax deductible upon request at UDRNC.
If you would like to donate via online, you can do so at this link: Donate. When inputting your information online, please write “Maui Fund” after your last name, as there is no set option to click different disasters at this time. This is the only way we will know your donations is specifically for this fund, unless you call us.
You can deliver a check to UDRNC or Studio C Salon, payable to UDRNC, with Memo field, “Maui Fund”. Any questions, please call Studio C Salon or UDRNC.
UDRNC Facebook Post
Studio C Salon Facebook Post
Benefit Dinner - Tickets on Sale Now
On Saturday, May 20th, 2023, we will be hosting our 1st Annual Benefit Dinner/Fundraiser Event. There will be Dinner (catered by Ellery Clark Catering), Live Music (by Wendy DeWitt and group) and a BIG Silent Auction at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center from 5pm-8pm.
We anticipate approximately 100 guests at this function and the funds raised will go towards assisting people and communities impacted by man-made and natural disasters immediate and long-term.
To make this event as exciting and extravagant as we hope we will need your help! Please consider supporting our event by purchasing a ticket to the event, donating a silent auction item or becoming one of our sponsors.
For those purchasing a table, in exchange you will receive some excellent community exposure and advertising. Your name/company name will be listed on our website, along with the event agenda/brochure and all social media platforms. You will receive priority seating and dinner lineup and two bottles of wine.
You can purchase tickets in person at the Mendocino Book Company or UDRNC, 1240 Airport Park Blvd in Ukiah. You can purchase tickets online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5757798
If you cannot donate or sponsor at this time, please think about sharing our flyer and donation link with your surrounding community to see if they would be willing to support our event. Your donation is tax deductible and 100% supports disaster victims as our organization is volunteer run. We will be happy to provide a Tax ID receipt upon request.
Adopt-a-Fire Survivor Family Event (Invite Only)
Our 2022 clients that completed an application with UDRNC are invited to our 6th Annual Adopt-a-Fire Survivor Family Event at our center. It will be drop-in hours from 11am-2pm. Clients will pick up their gifts, enjoy hot cocoa and treats and take a photo with Santa. We are still looking for sponsors for this holiday event. (This is an invite only event.)
Redwood Fire 5th Anniversary Brunch & Get Together at Todd Grove Park in Redwood Valley
Fire Survivor Dana K. will be hosting a picnic style get together at Todd Grove Park in Ukiah to honor the 5th Anniversary of the Redwood Fire that impacted Redwood Valley, Potter Valley and Willits, California in 2017. Anyone impacted and their family and friends can attend. Drinks, coffee and paper supplies will be provided. Picnic style means you are encouraged to bring your own choice of food to eat with you family. There will be danishes to add to your plate. Coffee donated by Starbucks. Tables & Chairs will be brought by RVCFD.
Danilla Sands Speaks at 100+ Women Strong
Danilla Sands will speak at 100+ Women Strong Event at Nelson’s Vineyard informing the members how the donation in June 2022 benefited UDRNC. She will also speak about the new programs UDRNC has implemented and the increase in volunteers. After, three local non-profits will present for a chance to win $10,000.
Volunteer Brunch, Awards & Group Photo
Opportunity for UDRNC volunteers to come together to eat, drink and get to know each other. We will also take a group photo early on. There will be awards given for volunteers that have reached certain levels of accomplishments. This event is not a public event.
Hopkins Fire 1-Year Anniversary Get Together
Hopkins Fire Survivor Jolene S. is hosting the 1-Year Anniversary get together at the Todd Grove Park. This will be a potluck with some drinks provided. Paper supplies provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair and blanket. If you have special dietary needs, you can bring your own dinner to prevent allergic reactions.
Become a Volunteer
Volunteers are the heroes in the midst of a disaster. Consider donating an hour a week today! We fit the task to the skills of our volunteers from light office work, working with clients, organizing donations and running a forklift.