The Southern Illinois Fire Relief Fund would like to thank all individuals, organizations and businesses who have helped us to make SIFRF successful.

       We started assisting families and individuals on December 1, 2003.  We are fast approaching 300 plus families or individuals that we have been able to assist.

       SIFRF works closely with the local fire chiefs, and the local Red Cross to provide immediate assistance to our southern Illinois neighbors in one of their greatest times of need.

       SIFRF is an all volunteer organization, with no paid employees, we all work and respond from our homes,  we have no rental or upkeep on office space.  We do all the work ourselves, and use as minimal amount of supplies as necessary.  SIFRF covers the southern 17 counties of Illinois along with the Salem and Orchardville districts, so all your donations are used to help southern Illinois neighbors.

       SIFRF is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) organization, meaning that any donation is tax deductible.

       During the year SIFRF holds several fund-raising events.  We receive no state or federal funding, and are solely funded by private donations and money raised at the fund-raisers we hold.  We are truly an organization where neighbors are helping neighbors.

       If you would like to make a donation to SIFRF or would like more information about SIFRF you can contact us at:  S. I. Fire Relief Fund,  P.O. Box 1791,  Marion, Il. 62959;  President Tim Carter,  1162 W. No Name Rd.,  Carbondale, Il. 62902;  by phone: (618) 457-5114;  or by contacting any of the board members listed on the BOARD page on this web site.

Thank you,

Tim Carter - President