The Yarnell Area Resource Group is a Non-profit organization that collaborates for sustainable communities in the Weaver Mountains. The Yarnell Area Resource Group had its start as the Yarnell Hill Recovery Group (YHRG) which coordinated the recovery efforts after the Yarnell Hill Fire of June 2013. The vision was to honor the memory of the Granite Mountain Hotshots and to respect residents' loss
of homes and memories by helping the Yarnell area to become a thriving, economically sustainable community. Five years later, by July of 2018, most of the funds had been disbursed to residents who lost their homes and local infrastructure. The remaining funds were designated for the Memorial Park which was dedicated on June 30, 2021. In June 2023, the Park was donated to Arizona State Parks and Trails. To honor the memory of the Granite Mountain Hotshots and the homes and memories lost, we will continue our efforts to develop Yarnell and the area into a thriving, economically sustainable community. The newly named Yarnell Area Resource Group (YARG) created a new mission “Collaborating for sustainable communities in the Weaver Mountains.” This includes:
- offering a 501c3 umbrella for organizations and projects that warrant such provision, and which align with the mission.
- retaining and expanding relationships with individuals and organizations in the Weaver Mountains area and Yavapai County, and Statewide Organizations.
- collaborating to organize events, offer suggestions and resources based on our experience that can benefit other local organizations. Please read more about YARG on our website and become a member to help our mission! https://yarnellarearesourcegroup.org/
