COLLECTIVELY, WE CAN HELP SURVIVORS OF TYPHOON HAIYAN
In the wake of Typhoon Haiyan's devastation in the Philippines, it's a reminder on National Philanthropy Day that contributing to the typhoon relief effort is, in practice, the collective impact of charitable giving.
Indeed, that immediate and direct aid to a tremendous, current crisis - not just money, but voice, time, story, and talent - all of these gifts, along with tangible nutritional resources and medical care, converging to save lives, is the heart and soul of giving.
It should never take a natural disaster to spur giving, and yet, the opportunity to give is here. We have included below some relief aid efforts for you to make a contribution to.
In addition to being the worst typhoon known to us in modern times, with wind speeds in excess of 220mph and a 20 foot high wall of water in the initial deluge, the seasonal torrential rain is hindering relief efforts as the survivors of Tacloban fight off a second wave of disease deaths as the death toll mounts, feared in the thousands.
Please help our brothers and sisters in Tacloban and other affected areas hit by Typhoon Haiyan. The amount of a few lattes for you could save many, many lives in the Philippines.
Sincerely,
Rachel Mastone, Marcel Reyes, James Vermillion, and Jennifer Harris
CNN ARTICLE: HOW TO HELP TYPHOON HAIYAN SURVIVORS
CNN has compiled a list of emergency support, food and water, shelter, medical assistance, and children's aid agencies to make contributions to.
URL: http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/09/world/iyw-how-to-help-typhoon-haiyan/index.html
GAWAD KALINGA USA
Gawad Kalinga is a Filipino community group in the Philippines in the U.S. aiming to facilitate unity between Filipino Americans and their heritage roots in the Philippine Islands. In light of Typhoon Haiyan, GK is mobilizing its direct connection to the Philippines to ensure that every $5 donated produces at least 4 days of food for families waiting for more aid to arrive.
URL: http://gk-usa.org/
LBC (the Fed-Ex of the Philippines) Foundation is accepting donations worldwide FREE until Nov 23, and cash donations until Nov 30 for typhoon survivors. They urgently need: Blankets or light wraps, towels, socks, clothes, shoes (for children and adults), new underwear, infant formula, peanut butter, instant noodles, canned goods (preferably with a tab to open), can opener, flashlights (and batteries).
URL: https://www.facebook.com/LBCFoundation
AMERICAN RED CROSS | BULLDOG DRUMMOND
"for those who donate more than $100, not only will your hearts be filled, but your bellies will be as well. We’ve asked our beloved Grandma Lola to share her secret family recipe for Lumpia with each generous $100+ donor. We’ll reach out to you for an address and before you know it, a special thank-you package from your friends at Bulldog (and Lola) will arrive at your door. Trust us, you won’t want to miss this." - reprinted from the campaign site.
URL: http://www.crowdrise.com/LOLASCALLING
ONYOU/fundraiser/uncommonsense
To leave you with an impression of the impact these massive natural disasters have on families to family-members here in the U.S., we are also including local San Diego affiliate 10News' write-up of a recent UC San Diego benefit for Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts:
http://www.10news.com/news/uc-san-diego-students-hold-benefit-for-typhoon-haiyan-victims-11092013
