Resource Directory compiles fire resources

 

The Fig Tree 2026-27 Resource Directory enters its 53rd year as the go-to guide, a much-used comprehensive compilation of congregations, ecumenical and interfaith ministries, human services, children-and-family, health care, senior, justice multicultural, environmental, arts and culture, and civic resources.
Selected resources were included in a short-term PDF guide after the Spokane Complex at https://www.thefigtree.org/2026Short-TermFireResponse.pdf.

The Fig Tree published 20,000 copies—fewer than in 2025 because of rising costs—with support from faith communities, agencies, more than 125 advertisers and 23 community partners.

 About 3,500 copies were mailed and the rest distributed in bulk to faith organizations and agencies by 25 volunteers. Resource Directory editor, Malcolm Haworth, distributed 100s of copies of the full directory to emergency shelters and resource centers after the fires.

The Resource Directory helps service providers direct people in need to resources that can change their lives. Agencies appreciate this service, so their staff do not need to do the research resources for referral. Staff and volunteers also give directories to clients as a self-help tool, connecting them in times of need to services and in times of stability to volunteer or work opportunities.
"When people lack access to the internet or the power is out, print copy can be a lifeline for people," said Malcolm.

"We seek to raise up to $10,000 beyond our budgeted $67,000 so we can print up to 5,000 more copies, because we gave out so many to fire survivors," said Marijke Fakasiieiki, development and editorial associate. "Innovia Foundation has given an additional $2,000 toward the $8,000."

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