2025 Forest Fire Recovery Funds
Forest fires are threatening communities across Newfoundland and Labrador. Many communities are evacuated, and tens of thousands more residents are on evacuation alert. Our hearts go out to everyone dealing with all of this.
To support rebuilding efforts, the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador is stewarding two Recovery Funds.
Your generosity will support communities as they recover from this disaster.
1. North Shore Fires Recovery Fund (formerly Adam’s Cove Fire Recovery Fund)
The north shore of Conception Bay is dealing with its 11th fire of this year. The Kingston Fire has grown to more than 10,000 hectares, forcing the evacuation of communities and destroying homes and other structures. CFNL is supporting the Town of Small Point-Broad Cove-Blackhead-Adam’s Cove to raise funds with a focus on volunteer firefighting capacity and equipment.
On the front lines of all of these fires are members of the North Shore Volunteer Fire Department who serve communities along the north shore of Conception Bay from Small Point to Burnt Point. Like many volunteer fire departments across the province, securing the necessary resources for safe and effective response remains a constant challenge.
2. 2025 NL Forest Fires Recovery Fund
Facilitated by the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador, Community Sector Council of Newfoundland and Labrador, Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador and United Way of Newfoundland and Labrador, the 2025 NL Forest Fires Recovery Fund is intended for long-term recovery efforts as identified by local communities when they are ready for rebuilding after emergency response. This provides funders and donors with the knowledge and comfort that their contributions will support projects that are prioritized by local communities with transparent and accountable local oversight.
Visit https://www.wildfirenl.ca/ to learn more about volunteering and critical information about the forest fires.
To give to immediate relief efforts, you can donate to The Canadian Red Cross or Salvation Army to support the vital assistance they provide to communities in times of crisis.
CFNL is a registered charity (BN: 853376531RR0001).