Village of Rowena, Inc

Wasco County
Request: $100,000

Village of Rowena, Inc. is a community-led nonprofit coordinating long-term recovery efforts following the Rowena wildfire of 2025. They serve as a boots-on-the-ground coordination hub supporting residents—particularly underinsured and uninsured households—as they navigate cleanup, rebuilding, and recovery. They are planning a large-scale hazard tree mitigation effort in partnership with Team Rubicon, with deployment scheduled for early April. This effort is a critical first step toward enabling safe rebuilding, as many properties remain inaccessible or unsafe due to fire-damaged trees. Future plans include: debris management and biomass removal; temporary and permanent utilities (power, water, septic systems, wells); site preparation for rebuilding; navigation support for insurance, grants, and permitting; and ongoing coordination. Funds will go towards volunteer operations, equipment and debris management solutions, and community coordination infrastructure.