How can you safely help Northern Nevada families impacted by the 2026 wildfires? On 2 Plus You Nevada, host Sarah Johns sits down with Eaton Dunkelberger, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada, to discuss the 2026 Northern Nevada Wildfire Relief Fund and how charitable donations can support the long-term recovery of families affected by wildfires throughout the region.

Originally established in response to the Bug and Stallion fires, the fund was designed to support families impacted by wildfires throughout the 2026 fire season, including those affected by the Hawk Fire. Learn how donations are directed toward long-term recovery, how impacted families are connected with assistance, how charitable resources can help fill gaps left by insurance and other programs, and how people in Northern Nevada and across the country can contribute to local wildfire recovery.

🚨 Segment Highlights:

🔥 2026 Northern Nevada Wildfire Relief Fund

• Learn why the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada established the wildfire relief fund

• Understand how the fund can support families impacted by multiple Northern Nevada fires during the 2026 fire season

• Discover why long-term recovery assistance remains important after the immediate emergency has passed

🏠 Helping Families Recover After Wildfires

• Support households working to recover from damaged or destroyed property

• Learn how recovery needs can continue long after a wildfire is contained

• See how philanthropic assistance can help address eligible unmet needs during the recovery process

🤝 How Families Are Connected with Assistance

• Learn about the role of partner organizations in identifying and assisting wildfire-impacted households

• Hear how case management can help families navigate insurance, government assistance, charitable resources, and other available support

• Discover how philanthropic funds may help address remaining gaps in a family's recovery plan

❤️ How to Donate with Confidence

• Learn more about the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada and its longstanding work in local philanthropy

• Discover ways to contribute to the 2026 Northern Nevada Wildfire Relief Fund

• Hear how donations are intended to support families with significant recovery needs

💵 $50,000 Matching Fund Announced

• Eaton shares details about a $50,000 matching opportunity provided by the Greg Nelson Trust

• Learn how matching funds can increase the impact of charitable giving while funds remain available

• Hear why community support can make an important difference for wildfire survivors

🌄 Northern Nevada Helping Northern Nevada

• Learn about the Community Foundation's nearly 30-year history serving the region

• Hear about millions of dollars distributed to community causes and scholarships

• See how local philanthropy can bring resources together during times of crisis

🤝 Support the 2026 Northern Nevada Wildfire Relief Fund:

Donate through the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada to help support long-term recovery for families impacted by Northern Nevada wildfires.

🌐 https://nevadafund.org/

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