To raise funds for those affected by the two wildfires in Spokane County, Spokane United We Stand, a community -based organization for immigrants, hosted a downtown function with food, entertainment and vendors on Sunday.
The Gray fire in Medical Lake and the Oregon Road fire near Elk consumed a combined 21,000 acres and 700 structures and have two associated deaths. The fires leveled 366 homes, turning countless family heirlooms and personal items to ash. Thousands evacuated, many having little time to save what they could before rushing to safety.
It’s a familiar feeling to restaurateurs who set up tents at Sunday’s fundraiser, many of whom were immigrants.
“Most of us came here with one suitcase, so we know what it’s like with a handful of your stuff and having to rebuild your life with just the clothes on your back,” said event organizer Charity Doyl,…
