Category: Typhoon Ondoy/Ketsana

I had the opportunity to volunteer for Ondoy relief efforts a couple of days last week.  Sometimes we had to move a stack of supplies from one place to another.  What’s the easiest way to do this?  A human chain.  You simply line up with your fellow volunteers and start passing boxes/bags from person to person.  We moved large quantities in just minutes–work that would take hours for an individual to do.

The human chain is more than just a way to move boxes.  I believe it is symbolic of what’s happening in the Philippines right now.  Churches, organizations, and individuals are all working together to help those in need–accomplishing so much more than we could if we tried to do this alone.

Let’s keep the chain going, guys!  Mabuhay!

Though one may be overpowered,
       two can defend themselves.
       A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.
-Ecclesiastes 4:12

I had the privilege of volunteering at World Vision this evening (I’ve posted some pictures on facebook–click here to view them).  I need to update you on a few things:

*When I posted a few days ago, World Visions was hoping to distribute 3,000 three day survival relief packs costing P2000 each.  The goal has increased–they now want to distribute 20,000 packs.  They have already distributed around 1,500 packs.

*Donations have been coming in–thanks to everyone and let’s keep the money coming!

I’ve seen their operation first-hand.  They are doing great work and they deserve your support. 
 

Donation Information:

For cash donations, please deposit at BPI account number 4251-0024-15 or BDO account number 2700-4341-1.  You can also call their donation hotline at 849-6911 or 372-7777.  Click THIS LINK for online donations. 

For those in the States who would like to contribute to World Vision, here’s the information:
Account Number: USD SA Account # 4254-0050-08
Bank Name: Bank of the Philippine Islands
Bank Address: Matalino corner Malakas Street
Diliman Quezon City
1100 Philippines
Bank swift Code: BOPIPHMM

Volunteer Information:

World Vision needs volunteers to help sort, pack, and distribute supplies.  There office is located at 389 Quezon Avenue corner West 6th St, Quezon City, Philippines (coming from Manila, it’s right after the U-Turn on the Project 6 route).

IMPORTANT: PLEASE CONTACT THEM BEFORE COMING TO VOLUNTEER.   Call 372-7777 or TXTLink 0917-8664824.