Donate Now To Help Nippon Dynawave Workers And Their Families

Click here to see more information about fundraisers that have been set up to support the workers and families impacted by the Nippon Dynawave tragedy.

While our community grapples with the recent Nippon Dynawave implosion, organized Labor is stepping up to help workers and families impacted by the tragedy.

The Cowlitz Wahkiakum Central Labor Council and the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers (AWPPW) have come together to establish a fund at the Lower Columbia Longshoremen's Federal Credit Union that will provide support to families struggling with financial burdens caused by the implosion.

LCLFCU members can transfer funds directly from their accounts to this fund. Donations can also be made at Fibre Federal Credit Union and Red Canoe Credit Union branches.

Nonmembers can make contributions at LCLFCU's main branch (629 14th Ave, Longview, WA 98632 - click here for a map) or they can mail a check to

The Cowlitz Wahkiakum Central Labor Council
1145 Commerce Ave.
Longview, WA 98632

Donations can also be made to @cwclcfamilysupport through Venmo.

This Venmo and bank account was created by the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Central Labor Council exclusively for donations to support those impacted by the tragedy at Nippon on May 26, 2026. All funds will be deposited into the account at the Lower Columbia Longshoreman’s Credit Union. They will then be turned over to AWPPW, who will administer the process for making sure your donation gets to those in need.

If you want your donation to be tax deductible, the United Way of Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties has set up a donation page. 100% of designated donations will be distributed directly to the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Central Labor Council's Nippon Fund to support those impacted by this tragedy, and no administrative fees are being charged by United Way.

You can make a tax-deductible donation online by clicking here (please note"Nippon Fund" in the notes section) or by mailing a check to 
United Way of Cowlitz & Wahkiakum Counties 
PO Box 1336
 Longview, WA 98632
(Please note "Nippon Fund" in the memo line.)

Fundraisers

Uncaged Cycles, Castle Rock Axe House, and Scythe Brewing will be holding a benefit motorcycle "poker run" dedicated to helping the families impacted by the heartbreaking events at Nippon. Every ride registration, donation, raffle ticket, and contribution will go toward supporting those affected during this difficult time.
A benefit show with twelve local bands will be held from 12:00 PM to Midnight on Saturday, June 13th for those affected by the Nippon disaster at Papa Zuzu's Pizza in Kelso (100 Pine St. Kelso, WA 98626 - click here for a map.) The benefit show is free, but donations are encouraged to help those impacted by this tragedy. Find more information on this Facebook event page.
	Several restaurants and bars in the area including Maddalena's Italian Cafe, The Triangle Tavern, The Silver Star Sports Bar and Grill, and The Office 842 are asking patrons to round up their checks to support victims and families of the Nippon Dynawave tragedy.

Watch this space for information on more fundraisers as they're announced.

This event will affect our entire community for a long time to come. Let's do our part to support the workers and family members who are trying to put their lives back together after this tragedy.

Thank you so much for your support.

Previous fundraisers

We have been overwhelmed by our community's response to this tragedy, and want to acknowledge some of the fundraisers that were set up to support this fund.

North Country Coffee and Bakery (724 NE Frontage Rd, Kalama, WA 98625 - click here for a map) donated 100% of its gross profits between Friday May 29th and Sunday May 31st to the victims and families of the Nippon Dynawave implosion.
	A fundraiser was be held at Bob's Sporting Goodson Saturday, May 30th.  Many people attended and stood with their neighbors. Every dollar raised went directly to the families impacted by the Nippon Dynawave tragedy. Our thanks to Big Smoke BBQ, Bob's Sporting Goods, and Smokin Frank's BBQ Company for putting this event together.
Storyboard Delights donated 20% of all sales proceeds on Saturday, May 30th to support families impacted by the Nippon Dynawave tragedy.
	Fresh PNW Imageheld a community benefit day on Tuesday June 2nd. 100% of all proceeds were donated to the Longshoremen's Federal Credit Union to support our Cowlitz families that have been impacted by the implosion.
100% of the proceeds from Cort Carpenter's concert at at the Columbia Theater on Tuesday June 2nd went this fund.
The Shamrock Bar and Grill held a fundraiser on Sunday June 7th to support the families and workers affected by the Nippon Dynawave tragedy. All proceeds went directly to disaster relief efforts set up at Longshoremen's Credit Union.
	McMenamins Pub At Kalama Harbor Lodge held a "Friends and Family Night" to benefit the victims of the Nippon Dynawave tragedy on Monday, June 8. 50% of the proceeds from 5pm to close in the pub were donated to the fund.

We have been so impressed by the love and support our community in Southwest Washington has shown to the workers and families affected by this tragedy.  Thank you all for showing the world what we mean when we say #LongviewStrong!