Firewood

Durango Daybreak has been collecting, splitting, and delivering firewood to families who need assistance to keep warm for over 12 years. 

This firewood project has been an annual tradition of the club for quite a few years.  Since it began well over 300 loads (1/2 cord) have been delivered.  Wood has been donated, collected, or even delivered by various landscaping and arborist businesses as well as the SCC, City of Durango, Mountain Studies Institute, Firewise mitigations, and even other individuals.  Chip Huntoon, a former member who had a property maintenance business was instrumental in supporting and hosting the project in earlier days.  More recently the project has moved to Target Rental owned by member Jim Duke, who has provided a location and support with personnel (Lonnie Scholton) and equipment.  The club now has a couple of it's own donated splitters, a donated chainsaw, and other miscellaneous equipment.  Wood is collected throughout the year and sawing and splitting normally begins in late summer.  Recipients are identified by the Senior Center and the project coordinators (Travis Ward & Bob Mals) arrange for directions, contact, and the delivery date.  Other Durango Rotary clubs and Interact clubs also help with deliveries.

Our most recent project accomplished the following;