Local 8th grader & her teacher pack up donations for Northern California wildfire victims
Earlier this week we spoke with an 8th grader at Palm Valley School and her teacher who collected donations after some had family members lose everything because of the wildfires.
After receiving donations of clothes, toiletries, and gift cards from the community, today they packed it all up to be sent up to Northern California.
“It’s nice to see that people are willing to help out their fellow man and I’m just so happy with the results,” said Wes Willams, a teacher at Palm Valley School.
Wes’ mother and brother-in-law lost everything in the Camp Fire.
Local community activist Melinda Bowen is collecting items for wildfire victims. You can drop off donations at the Wealth Consulting Group office at 70177 Highway 111 suite 201 in Rancho Mirage
Bowen is also looking for anyone heading up to Northern California that is willing to help transport donated items. You can contact her at 760-904-5109.
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