06/21/2025
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Emergency Relief Needed Now: Join the United Way Summer Concert to Support Rowena Fire Victims
The Dalles, OR – In the wake of the devastating Rowena Fire, which has displaced families and strained emergency resources across the Gorge, United Way of the Columbia Gorge is urgently calling on the community to come together for a night of support, solidarity, and music.
The 2025 United Way Summer Concert, presented by Underriner Ford and Nissan of The Dalles, is more than just a concert—it's a lifeline for those impacted by this crisis and a launching point for the new Rowena Fire Relief Recovery Fund.
Friday, June 27, 2025
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Bargeway Pub, The Dalles
With the assistance of local agencies and community partners, this benefit event aims to raise critical funds for immediate emergency relief efforts and long-term recovery assistance for families affected by the fire. Dedicated community leaders have created a Fire Relief Committee consisting of business owners, local non-profits and event promoters to assist with streamlining the relief efforts. Cynthia Kortge, Administrative Director of The Dalles Main Street, lifelong resident of Wasco County, and prolific volunteer, is leading the charge to coordinate the committee and with the help from other volunteers, including Nolan Hare, Matt & Angie Herriges, Suny Simon, Janna Hage, Allison Turner, Steve & Stacey Kane, Tom Peterson, and many others, ensure that fundraising for recovery remains local for as long as the need remains.
“We are seeing families who have lost everything and are devastated by this tragedy, and as always this community chooses to step up in a big way and ask; “How can we help?” The United Way of the Columbia Gorge is honored to be able to answer the call with the development of the Rowena Fire Relief Recovery Fund and to partner with the Fire Relief Committee and incorporate the recovery efforts into our Summer Concert Fundraiser. Every ticket
purchased, every dollar raised, will make an immediate difference,” said Jeff Heater, President of Wasco Sherman Council, United Way of the Columbia Gorge.
Proceeds will also support 33 local nonprofit partners providing essential services throughout the region.
What’s Happening:
Electrifying live performance by the CJ Mickens Band, known for headlining the Hood to Coast Concert Series
Live auction with renowned auctioneer Shawn Wilkinson from Auction Sales Co. Food, drinks, community spirit, and the shared purpose of rebuilding lives
TICKETS ON SALE NOW:
https://uwcg.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/WascoShermanSummerConcertwithCJMickensBand/BuyTicketsfortheUnitedWaySummerConcert/tabid/1542493/Default.aspx
We thank our incredible sponsors for standing with our community in this time of urgent need:
Underriner Ford, Underriner Nissan of The Dalles, Bargeway Pub, Les Schwab Tire Centers, Cody Cornett - Copper West Real Estate, Crestline Construction, Umpqua Bank, Mount Adams Fruit, Auction Sales Co, Backwoods Brewing Company, NW Natural, Oregon Equipment Co, JR Frakes from Edward Jones, Fun Country Powersports, Heater Orchards, Discover Rentals, G.S. Long Co, The Dalles Main Street, Kortge Wheat & Cattle Co. The Optimist Printers, Skookum Outfitters, CCC News and Nolan Hare Productions.
