November 24th 2013
We
are all aware of the tragedy brought about by typhoon Yolanda. This
disaster caused so much suffering, pain, grieving to our “kababayan” in
Visayas. Gratefully, the communities in which TIH currently works were
not in the direct path of the storm and the empowering work of
education, nutrition, and job training continues. Despite their poverty
and the urgency of their own needs, these communities have told TIH that
they want to help us help their neighbors. In fact, they are already
doing so. Students at Harris Memorial College, our Philippine partner
in Upper Javier, gave up meals (which are quite meager to begin with)
and donated the money from their meals to pack relief bags for families
in Visayas
.
As
of now DAMBANA volunteers are on their way to Eastern Visayas to give
the much needed relief to the victims.Some students joined the caravan
for delivery to the impacted area of eastern Visayas, approx 13-1/2 hour
drive, or 839 km (521 miles).You can join the students at Harris and
give families living in Visayas a relief package for as little as the
cost of one meal. You can join our communities in the Philippines, by
skipping one meal and donating th proceeds to Together in Hope. For as
little as $18 you can give a family of 6 enough food for 3 days along
with other necessary supplies. Donate the cost of your meal here: https://npo.justgive.org/nonprofits/donate.jsp?ein=61-1566852
and select 'Philippines: Typhoon relief and community development'
under programs.
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