Western North Dakota Fire Relief Resources

This fund provides broad support to all families affected by the fire. A designated group will manage the disbursement, ensuring that the funds reach those in need as quickly as possible.

Benefit Account Set Up at the Bank of Tioga

Rebuild and Restore Jacobs Farm was severely impacted by the wildfire. Donations to this benefit will assist with rebuilding and restoring their operations after the devastation.

Benefit Account Set Up at Gate City Bank

Jeffery and Emily Moe have lost their home, barn, personal belongings, and many of their animals. Although they have found temporary housing, they are facing a long road to recovery. Your support will help them rebuild their lives.

Benefit Account set up at the Bank of Tioga

Johannes, a dedicated farm hand for Brittany and Pudda Wolla, tragically lost his life in the fire. Donations to his account will go directly to supporting his grieving family during this heartbreaking time.

Benefit Account set up at the Bank of Tioga

Ed Coppersmith tragically lost his life while trying to save his cherished Percheron horses from the wildfire. Please keep his family in your prayers.

Benefit Account Set Up at the Bank of Tioga

"Farm Rescue is currently seeking financial support from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund our disaster relief efforts in western North Dakota. As the only organization in North Dakota and United States that supports family farm and ranch operations experiencing crisis, including natural disasters, Farm Rescue is uniquely positioned to help the farms and ranches affected by the terrible wildfires. We are currently making preparations to secure hay, equipment, and drivers to offer short term and medium term support for farms and ranches. We are also aware that the wildfires may have inflicted significant damage to forms and ranches, requiring our more intensive case support, including planting, haying, and harvesting.

We are seeking donations totaling $200,000 to fund our work in western North Dakota over the next several months. Donations can be made via our website at: https://farmrescue.org/get_involved/donate/

Potential partners can also direct questions to us via email at: info@farmrescue.org

We would gladly work with partners to create acknowledgments of any donations. There may also be opportunities for volunteer support in delivery or other work. We would also be grateful for support in identifying farm and ranch families in need."

The North Dakota Community Foundation (NDCF) has established the 2024 Western North Dakota Fire Relief Fund to assist in disaster response and recovery efforts.  All gifts to the 2024 Western North Dakota Fire Relief Fund are tax-deductible as charitable contributions.

https://www.ndcf.net/give/urgent-needs.html

To help North Dakota cattlemen and women offset losses from these destructive fires and the challenges that are sure to linger long after the last flame is put out, the non-profit organizations are launching the Out of the Ashes Wildfire Disaster Relief Program. The NDSA and NDSF have kickstarted the relief fund with a $50,000 initial contribution and are inviting others to join them by contributing to the effort.

Monetary contributions to the Out of the Ashes Wildfire Disaster Relief Program can be made two ways: 

1. Checks can be made to the NDSF with “Out of the Ashes” written in the memo and sent to 4520 Ottawa St., Bismarck, ND 58503; or 

2. Credit card gifts can be made online by clicking the link below. 

The gifts will be pooled and distributed in their entirety to North Dakota cattle ranchers this winter through an application and nomination process. A committee comprised of fellow ranchers will review the applications and distribute the funds to those most in need.  Application and nomination forms for the disaster relief program will be available at the end of the month at www.ndstockmen.org.

https://app.givingheartsday.org/#/charity/1576

• In-person: Visit The Bank of Tioga’s locations in Tioga and Crosby.

• By Mail (for T.A.G.V.F., Jeffery Moe, Johannes Nicolaas Van Eeden): 

  • The Bank of Tioga P.O. Box 429 Tioga, ND 58852

  • Phone: (701) 664-3388

• In-person (for The Jacobs Farm Benefit): Visit Gate City Bank’s locations.

• By Mail (for The Jacobs Farm Benefit):

  • Gate City Bank P.O. Box 878 Williston, ND 58802

  • Phone: (701) 774-7300

• Please make checks payable to any of the following:

  • Tioga Area General Victim Fund (T.A.G.V.F.)

  • The Jacobs Farm Benefit Account

  • Jeffery Moe Benefit Account

  • Johannes Nicolaas Van Eeden Benefit Account

  • Ed Coppersmith Benefit Account