Rebuilding a community
Our mission
Concow Phoenix Project is a grassroots organization dedicated to the recovery of the community and land of the Concow basin after the Butte Lightning Complex Fires of July 2008. Our mission is to facilitate and support sustainability, rebuilding, community, and fundraising. Our goal is to maximize resources for fire survivors who need them.
Over 200 homes were lost in the Butte Lightning Complex Fires in Concow, California in July of 2008. What was once a thriving community is now ash, charred dead trees and debris. Hundreds of fire survivors are trying to recover.The community and people of Concow need your help to rebuild. Anything at all that you can do to help is greatly appreciated.
Accomplishing our mission
This site exists to make resources available to fire survivors. If you have been displaced by the Butte Lightning Complex fires, please visit our "Resources" page to complete a grant application, find local helping organizations, land restoration information, and contact information for the agencies involved in the rebuilding.
Additionally, this site serves as a gateway for tax-deductible donations to the Concow Phoenix Project. If you would like to help, please visit our "You can help" page for information on how to donate money or time to the Project.
We do more than ask for money from others, Concow Phoenix Project members organize and participate in work parties to clear and restore the land, organize fund-raising events, and connect fire survivors with resources.
If you would like to be a part of this community effort, please contact us to volunteer. You can download our printable volunteer form here. People of all abilities and skill levels are needed.
NOW ON SALE - 2010 Concow Phoenix calendars
Full-color, original paintings, drawings, photos & other art, as well as poems & brief articles. Also includes info re. 'alternative' rebuilding concepts, such as alternative energy, graywater use, permaculture, native plants, home lumber milling, etc.
$10 donation mailed to 4096 Big Bend Rd, Oroville, CA 95965. Check made out to NVCF - CPP.
Thank you from the people of Concow!
