Wildfire evacuees should get the love and care they deserve. That's where we come in.
Wildfire evacuees should get the love and care they deserve. That's where we come in.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
- Margaret Mead
What is PERK?
Phoenix Emergency Recovery Kits (PERK)
Phoenix Emergency Recovery Kits (PERK) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of evacuees by delivering emergency kits to wildfire shelters/fire stations. The kits include hygiene products, food, clothing, and activities to help pass time. PERK is based in Los Angeles, California. PERK was founded in 2021.
The Important Numbers
To date, PERK bags have impacted over 2,400 people.
Each kit has a retail value of $100.
Inside a PERK bag...
Watch the video below to see the contents of a PERK bag for wildfire evacuees. Each kit has a retail value of $100. Since this video was made, the contents of the bag have expanded. The bags currently include a Nike jacket, socks, hair bands, a detangling brush, a detangling comb, a toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, a bar of soap, moisturizer, ointment/chapstick, cleanser, a pen, a nail file, hand sanitizer, a granola bar, and a PERK activity sheet. The toiletries are primarily Cetaphil and Neutrogena donations.
Hear it from the community
"A friend of mine lives in Lake Isabella. She was evacuated [due to the Borel Fire] but had your bag in her car and it had everything she forgot to grab! Thank you again for your kindness!"
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On August 3, 2024, PERK and its founder were featured on Univision Noticias national news for a segment on wildfires.