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Marshall Fire Resources

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If you are impacted resources to Assist in Recovery

Boulder County Disaster Assistance Center: For people who lost homes in or were displaced by the Marshall Fire. Open 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., seven days a week. 1755 South Public Rd. Lafayette, Co. Boulder County Disaster Assistance Center Closing Saturday, Jan. 22

  • Consultation on property loss and filing claims for assistance
  • Gift cards for replacement of food and transportation costs
  • Information about short- and long-term housing
  • Help with vital records
  • Referrals to emergency shelter
  • Food assistance
  • Mental health services
  • COVID-19 tests
  • Transportation vouchers
  • Referrals for personal finance planning

Financial assistance available for residents who lost income, work equipment. Boulder County has partnered with the Community Foundation Boulder County to begin accepting applications for assistance, according to a news release from Boulder County. More information HERE.

Sister Carmen Community Center: 303-665 4342. 655 Aspen Ridge Dr. Lafayette. Food assistance/food bank, financial assistance for utilities, rent or mortgage, health and transportation services, and much more for Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, and Erie.
Boulder Office of Emergency Management Disaster Assistance Center: The Center will help evacuees and others impacted by the fire with a range of services including property loss and insurance claims, financial and food assistance, mental health support, help with heating, and more.

Northwest Chamber Alliance: Resources for businesses affected and their employees.

Boulder County Fire Impacts to Business Survey: To assess the short and long-term needs of the community, your input is invaluable.

The Denver Channel: The news is keeping a running list of places to find assistance, including food assistance and lodging

SCFD.org: If your organization is based in Boulder County, was impacted by the fires, and you have questions or concerns about SCFD-related issues, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. You can contact Program Officer Kendal Zimmerman.

Performing Arts Readiness:  https://majesticcollaborations.com/

Art of Mass Gatherings: https://theartofmassgatherings.com/ Free webinars on fire preparedness for performing arts (among other workshops)

Art Hyve:  https://www.arthyve.org/

NCAPER National Coalition for Arts Response and Emergency Response: https://www.ncaper.org/

CERF+ for artists impacted by disasters: https://cerfplus.org/ (classes for artists impacted by disasters) 

ACNEP- Arts and Cultural Network for Emergency Preparedness: https://www.artsandvenuesdenver.com/create-denver/emergency-preparedness   

JFS is partnering with the JEWISHcolorado Boulder Fire Relief Fund to provide emergency financial assistance for temporary housing, food, clothing, household needs, phone bills, auto payments, utilities, and much more. Fill out the simple form to start the process. (FUNDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE)

U.S. Small Business Administration Assistance (SBA): Federal assistance is available from the SBA to businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to businesses and homeowners to help with the cost of improvements to protect, prevent or minimize the same type of disaster damage from occurring in the future.
Art Spaces:

https://longmont.org/advance-longmont-center-2/ 250 Sq. Ft. office that is currently vacant that I would be happy to make available as studio space. It can come as furnished or unfurnished as needed. I also have a 1,000 s.f. training room and a smaller meeting/Board room that I can make available at no charge by reservation. Those may be good for any artists that need space for teaching classes or needs meeting space or single day space. I also have a half dozen hot desks in an open bullpen area that I'm also happy to make available.

Housing

  • Boulder County Housing Helpline: Boulder County renters and landlords navigate this process and find financial assistance for which they may qualify.
    Call 303-441-1206 and leave a detailed message or email HousingHelpline@BoulderCounty.org. A Housing Specialist will return the call as soon as possible (due to high call
    volume, please allow three to five days).
  • Colorado Association of Realtors to issue $2M in grants to Marshall Fire victims: Assistance is available to qualified applicants towards one of the following options: 

    1) Monthly mortgage expense for the primary residence that was damaged by the Wildfire Disaster  or;

    2) Rental cost due to displacement from the primary residence resulting from the Wildfire Disaster. 

    Relief assistance is limited to a maximum of $3,000 per household.  Deadline for application submission is April 8, 2022.  Please note this assistance is for housing relief only; other expenses including second mortgages(home equity lines or loans), hotel/motel expenses, clothing, appliances, equipment, vehicle purchase, rental or repair and or mileage are ineligible for reimbursement under this program. Details HERE

  • Airbnb's Open Homes Program: Helps connect those who have been displaced with willing hosts in the area. www.Airbnb.com

Financial Assistance
Boulder County Personal Finance Program: Free, one-on-one virtual and phone appointments. Call 720-564-2279 or visit www.PersonalFinance@BoulderCounty.org
Internal Revenue Service: Taxpayers and businesses impacted by disaster may be eligible for assistance, including extensions to file and faster refunds. For more information, visit
www.boco.org/IRSDisasterAssistance
Disaster Unemployment Insurance: Learn more at www.boco.org/DisasterUnemploymentAssistance

Vital Records

Congressman Joe Neguse’s Office is offering assistance in replacing documents (social security cards, passports, driver’s license, birth certificates) that have been lost in the fire. Please call 303-335-1045 or email congressmanjoe.neguse@mail.house.gov with a list of documents you need replaced and they will get you connected with a Constituent Advocate from their office to help you through the process for each.

Free Transportation:
Call 2-1-1 for free rides; can schedule up to 7 days in advance VIA Mobility provides wheelchair accessible rides, large group rides, and individual rides. Call (303) 447-9636
UBER – free vouchers are available at the Disaster Assistance Center in Lafayette. Claim a voucher at boco.org/DACUber
LYFT –offering two free rides (up to $15 each). Use code COFIRERELIEF22 to claim the credits.

Documents to enter closure areas:

Show ID or utility bill with address, or use these documents to get a placard at Ascent Church, 550 McCaslin Blvd. Louisville, CO 80027 (open 8AM-8PM)

CHILDCARE:
Temporary or emergency child care through Colorado Shines.
Call (877)-338-2273 (Mon.-Fro. 8AM-5PM) to get started, or email ChildCareReferrals@UnitedWayDenver.org


COVID TESTING SITES:
BoulderCounty.org/Families/Disease/COVID-19-Information/Testing

Details
What   ✱ Marshall Fire ✱, Multidisciplinary
When   01/04/2022
Where   Boulder, CO
Cost   Free
Contact   Soledad Diaz
Website   bouldercountyarts.org