Thanks for your input Barbara, this is what I just wrote on the Homeless encampment along the Joe Rodota Trail thread........I was at their meeting last Wednesday at 6pm and I met some pretty amazing people who want to help and make a difference, from food prep to whatever. The porto potty issue is in the works. Adrienne from Homeless Action is working on it. Mountain Fresh Spring water located in Cotati I believe just donated 100 5GL water containers which are brought 5 at the time on site. They are committed to sanitize and reuse these containers to provide needed potable water to the residents. Sanitation is a big issue and the trail residents are being rallied to keep trail clean and safe for the general public use. This is what I wrote on the post:
“Thanks for the information about how the general public can step in and contribute in their capacity. I started getting involved while the fire shut down most of all local businesses etc....and brought food cooked in my tiny RV home. Now I am more motivated to help because I realized that while some people are working on more permanent solutions, I can help with the organizing of the distribution of much needed supplies.
A new Facebook page has been started last Sunday by Rochelle called “Sonoma County Acts of Kindness”.
This is the list of what is urgently needed hopefully before the rain:
Tarps or plastic sheeting that can be grommeted and used to keep dry.
Tents for people sleeping on crates without cover
Hand sanitizers, wet ones or body wipes
Men jackets
Blankets
Garbage cans with wheels
Hand warmers
Storage bins with tops (Rodent proof)
These items can be deposited and distributed by Reyvon Hill (trail resident and organizer) near entrance by Goodwill store. Cell: 707-757-4567[email protected] Please contact her to find out how you can help even if all you can do is a load of laundry or whatever...
I am providing her with chargeable battery packs for her and other residents cell phones for open communication.
To get informed: Homeless Action meeting every Monday (9:30 -11) Methodist Church 1551 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa McMullen Room Coordinator Adrienne Lauby [email protected]
Local meetings at the trail by entrance: Sundays 11 AM and Wednesdays 6 PM.
Next Board of Supervisor Meeting: Mon 11/18 at 8:30 (575 Administration Drive, SR, room 102A
I can organize donation pick up, please text me at 707-334-3490.”