Donate to BCA’s Wildfire Relief Fund

By Ralph Honda, Wheel of Dharma Correspondent

& Jon Kawamoto, Wheel of Dharma Editor

The BCA has established the Southern California Wildfire Relief fund in response to the catastrophic and deadly wildfires across Southern California.

The fund is on the BCA website at: https://bca.kindful.com/

The BCA’s Social Welfare Committee decided at its Jan. 18 meeting to begin accepting donations with the intent of supporting the Pasadena Buddhist Temple (PBT) and other Southern District temples and churches to help members affected by the wildfires. 

The Pasadena Buddhist Temple was saved because of the quick actions of neighbors. Unfortunately, 16 Pasadena Sangha members lost their homes and a business. 

There have also been additional Sangha members in Southern California who have lost their homes and have been forced to evacuate.

If you or your family have been affected by the fires, please let your local minister or temple know so that we may support all those in need of assistance.

The BCA fund will also support disaster relief organizations such as Direct Relief with ongoing community support. 

BCA Secretary Darlene Bagshaw, who is the Chair of the BCA Committee on Development, said: “We need to look at not just the monetary loss and possession loss but also the emotional, mental and spiritual needs as a result of such devastation and stress. I am sure all aspects affecting our Southern California temples and communities will be the focus of the SWC and BCA for a long time to come.”