October 12, 2020 3:25 a.m.

Greater Douglas United Way has disbursed $125,000 from the Fire Relief Fund to four local organizations providing vital services to those impacted by the wildfires.

Executive Director Bryan Trenkle said the distribution included:

*$55,000 to Glide Revitalization

*$35,000 to the Red Cross

*$25,000 to Glide Helping Hands

*10,000 to the Roseburg Salvation Army

A release said the fund was established to help the local community with urgent needs as a result of the recent wildfires which have devastated the community. Trenkle said 100 percent of all funds will stay local and will provide support to community organizations. So far over $195,000 has been raised and with this disbursement, $170,000 has been given back out to the community.

Trenkle said recent contributions to the fund have included:

*$10,000 from Pacific Source

*$5,000 each from Redeemer’s Fellowship, Oregon Community Foundation and Umpqua Health

Those who want to support the fund can make donations online at www.gduway.org, or by mailing a check to United Way at 702 Southeast Jackson Street in Roseburg, 97470. Call United Way at 672-1734 for more information on the Fire Relief Fund.