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<\/a><\/p>\n\u201cWe are thankful for the support today of AT&T,\u201d said Allen Sender, president of Calaveras Recovers. \u201cWe are in the middle of building two homes and starting construction on several more. This money will help us purchase much needed construction supplies..\u201d<\/p>\n
During their Nov. 22 board meeting, the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors recognized AT&T for their assistance in helping those affected by the Butte Fire in 2015. The fire burned more than 70,000 acres, destroyed 475 residences, 343 outbuildings, damaged 45 structures, and claimed 2 lives over 18 days. <\/p>\n
\u201cAT&T will continue to serve the California communities affected by wildfires,\u201d said Julie Tone, AT&T California representative as she presented the $10,000 check. \u201cThe Butte Fire was devastating and we hope that supporting Calaveras Recovers will help the affected families to begin to rebuild their homes and lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
Calaveras Recovers is a group of non-profit, faith-based, civic, government and other organizations operating as the long-term recovery team for people affected by the Butte Fire. The group\u2019s main focus is to help those families who’s homes were uninsured or underinsured and destroyed by the wildfire. Calaveras Recovers operates under the 501(c)3 fiscal sponsorship of the Amador Community Foundation. <\/p>\n