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California Fires

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230 families affected by Mosquito Fire receive aid from nonprofit organization
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230 families affected by Mosquito Fire receive aid from nonprofit organization
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Feeding fire survivors: Camp Fire survivors helping survivors of the Oak & McKinney Fires
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Feeding fire survivors: Camp Fire survivors helping survivors of the Oak & McKinney Fires

Global Empowerment Mission BStrong is currently responding to the Oak and Mckinney Fires in California.

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What we've accomplished to date

Supplies delivered to date
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Fullsize UC Semi Trucks
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Family Necessity Kits
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Phase 1: Disaster Relief

In July 2022, we activated our Phase 1 response to the Oak Fire in Mariposa County, California. When the McKinney Fire broke soon thereafter, we pivoted plans quickly to service both fires. Our partnership with Paradise Gleaners allows us to stay on top of real-time information in Northern and Central California, and tailor our response accordingly.

Our ground teams can be found providing Family Necessity Kits in locations where needs are highest, which are often areas that are harder to reach or receive less press coverage. As the wildfire season develops, we will continue to pack trucks with supplies that best match on-the-ground needs.

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Indonesia Earthquake 2026

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Hurricanes
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Hurricane Lala

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Earthquakes
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Earthquakes
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Philippines Earthquake 2026

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