Seattle-area Scientologists Donate Over 10,300 Diapers to Wildfire Victims

SEATTLE, WA, September 20, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- More than 10,300 diapers donated by Seattle-area Scientologists and community members have been delivered to Spokane to assist families affected by the devastating wildfires that swept through Eastern Washington last month. This relief effort, organized through Churches of Scientology Disaster Response (CSDR) and the Church of Scientology in Seattle, was part of a broader state and federal response to the wildfire emergency declared by Washington Governor Bob Ferguson.

Ferguson called on businesses and nonprofit organizations to provide essential supplies for wildfire-affected communities, with diapers among the items specifically requested. The donation of more than 10,300 diapers was made possible by the contributions of funds from members of the Seattle Church of Scientology congregation and others in the community. Scientology Volunteer Ministers transported the donation to the Wildfire Relief Donation & Distribution Center in Spokane, where the supplies could be directed to families in need.

"When the call went out for help, our parishioners and members of the community responded immediately. We wanted the families affected by these fires to know that people hundreds of miles away were thinking about them and were ready to help."

The donation comes in the aftermath of a wildfire emergency that affected communities across eastern Washington and prompted an extensive state and federal response. Ferguson declared a statewide wildfire emergency on August 1 amid extreme fire conditions and imposed a statewide prohibition on most outdoor and agricultural burning. The state also activated Washington National Guard personnel to assist firefighting operations.

On August 27, Ferguson and the Washington State Department of Commerce announced a coordinated effort to collect large-scale donations from businesses and nonprofit organizations for affected communities. For Churches of Scientology Disaster Response, mobilizing volunteers to assist communities in crisis is part of an international humanitarian effort spanning more than 25 years. CSDR staff and Scientology Volunteer Ministers have provided assistance in the aftermath of earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires, and other natural and man-made disasters.

Rev. Pearce added, "The Church is continuing to work on further assistance for families in Spokane. Our efforts are part of a broader commitment to support those affected by disasters, ensuring that basic needs are met and communities can recover."

The donation of more than 10,300 diapers is a testament to the ongoing commitment of the Churches of Scientology Disaster Response to support communities in crisis.