[JourneyOfLife]

Those people are really hurting. Much of the country is devastated.

If you are blessed with a little extra this year, consider putting the Filipino people on your Christmas or Hanukkah list for a donation. Even a donation as small as $10 can make a difference (they add up).


The US has a special relationship with the Philippines. I included some links to background information.

Philippines–United States relations

- The Filipino government and people are our friends. They are one the oldest Non-Nato US strategic ally in Asia. Current or former military personnel know it, especially those that spent a tour of duty WestPAC.

- They have been strong supporters of US strategic interests in that area of the world... including our efforts today to thwart the global threat of terrorism. They live in an area of the world where we have military adversaries that grow stronger by the day. They are right at the doorstep of the biggest threat the USA faces since the Soviet Union!

- One other thing many people do not know... Filipinos serve in our military. Serving "US" interests far away from their families and homes. This is another thing that current and former US Sailors and Marines know about it because they served with them on US Naval Vessels. They may or may not have known them personally, but you can bet they saw them daily, doing their jobs. Philippine Enlistment Program Sailors Reflect on Heritage


Our government will help to some degree... but it won't be enough. There are lots of families, widows and orphans that lost everything with no place to turn.

Defense.gov News Article: Pentagon Acts Swiftly to Assist Typhoon-stricken Ally

I read that the average income of the poorest people in the Philippines (45% of the population) is about $2/day.

Philippines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

It should come as no surprise, that the poorest people tend to live in areas that are most prone to destruction by that sort of natural disaster.

You will literally be helping to save the lives of mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters. You could be the reason some child has a parent that survives the aftermath. In that type of situation, it is not just about food, water and basic shelter, but medicine to ward off diseases... things we take for granted, like a tetanus shot. They will be trying to survive in horrible conditions for quite some time!

Here is an article about checking out charities before making donations; to avoid scams and to make sure your money makes it to the people or cause you intended... also to avoid lining the pockets of telemarketers with money intended to be a charitable donation.


3 Things to Do Before Donating to Typhoon Haiyan Relief Efforts - ABC News



Thanks

[LndLocked]

unimaginable devastation!

IMO ... the best and most effective way to donate to this and any relief effort is through the Red Cross. PLEASE do so!!

American Red Cross | Disaster Relief, CPR Certification, Donate Blood

[LndLocked]

I find it incredibly sad that only 60 people have bothered to look at this thread and no one other than myself posted.

This is something were everyone can easily step up and donate to help your fellow man in a time of desperate need and this "friendly community" can apparently not be bothered.

So please, carry on with the all important threads about dog poop, saving seats and keeping Stonecrest golf car owners off "our" all trails.

[SALYBOW]

We intend to try to help.

[borjo]

Originally Posted by LndLocked

I find it incredibly sad that only 60 people have bothered to look at this thread and no one other than myself posted.

This is something were everyone can easily step up and donate to help your fellow man in a time of desperate need and this "friendly community" can apparently not be bothered.

So please, carry on with the all important threads about dog poop, saving seats and keeping Stonecrest golf car owners off "our" all trails.

Now, now Landlocked, don't be so sad. Many may have already given a donation. How can anyone not feel for those people? We do, but many also have different priorities when it comes to charity, and many may be waiting to decide how they're going to give. Don't write us off yet!

[graciegirl]

One of our neighbors in our old neighborhood Hadley was there to visit family. Thank goodness she was not hurt but I know that she must have been affected personally in some way.

I am sure that everyone is doing the best they can to help this awful situation.

[murray607]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

One of our neighbors in our old neighborhood Hadley was there to visit family. Thank goodness she was not hurt but I know that she must have been affected personally in some way.

I am sure that everyone is doing the best they can to help this awful situation.

We have many Filipinos in Alberta who are migrant workers. I spoke to one lady originally from Luzon north of Manila, several times over the past few days. Her family are safe but she says there are people she knows who are missing.

This lady is usually upbeat and always smiling, but over the past few days she has been carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders.

We can only hope that there are more survivors found alive, but it doesn't look good.

I urge everyone to help in any way they can. Our son just dropped in to visit us and said that he had just given $150 to the Red Cross, we will be contributing as well, as we always do in these sad times.

I just thank God that I do not have to go through what the people in the Phillipines are going through, in the wake of this tragedy.

[senior citizen]

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[tucson]

Franklin Graham's ministry Samaritan's Purse gives 100% of donations to those in need of help, fyi.

[swimdawg]

Originally Posted by JourneyOfLife

Those people are really hurting. Much of the country is devastated.

If you are blessed with a little extra this year, consider putting the Filipino people on your Christmas or Hanukkah list for a donation. Even a donation as small as $10 can make a difference (they add up).


The US has a special relationship with the Philippines. I included some links to background information.

Philippines–United States relations

- The Filipino government and people are our friends. They are one the oldest Non-Nato US strategic ally in Asia. Current or former military personnel know it, especially those that spent a tour of duty WestPAC.

- They have been strong supporters of US strategic interests in that area of the world... including our efforts today to thwart the global threat of terrorism. They live in an area of the world where we have military adversaries that grow stronger by the day. They are right at the doorstep of the biggest threat the USA faces since the Soviet Union!

- One other thing many people do not know... Filipinos serve in our military. Serving "US" interests far away from their families and homes. This is another thing that current and former US Sailors and Marines know about it because they served with them on US Naval Vessels. They may or may not have known them personally, but you can bet they saw them daily, doing their jobs. Philippine Enlistment Program Sailors Reflect on Heritage


Our government will help to some degree... but it won't be enough. There are lots of families, widows and orphans that lost everything with no place to turn.

Defense.gov News Article: Pentagon Acts Swiftly to Assist Typhoon-stricken Ally

I read that the average income of the poorest people in the Philippines (45% of the population) is about $2/day.

Philippines - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

It should come as no surprise, that the poorest people tend to live in areas that are most prone to destruction by that sort of natural disaster.

You will literally be helping to save the lives of mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters. You could be the reason some child has a parent that survives the aftermath. In that type of situation, it is not just about food, water and basic shelter, but medicine to ward off diseases... things we take for granted, like a tetanus shot. They will be trying to survive in horrible conditions for quite some time!

I visited the Philippines several years ago and found the Filipino people to be the happiest group of people I have ever met in my life. They don't need a lot of material things to make them happy. You're right.....they don't make a lot of money..... but they are HAPPY.

What has happened to the people over there because of this terrible natural disaster breaks my heart.

I have a friend who said that she was going to Macy's today to buy a purse but after seeing the devastation in the Philippines, she is going to donate that money to a charity to help the Filipino people. Now we're talkin'!

A little money goes a long way in the Philippines.

[borjo]

Originally Posted by LndLocked

I find it incredibly sad that only 60 people have bothered to look at this thread and no one other than myself posted.

This is something were everyone can easily step up and donate to help your fellow man in a time of desperate need and this "friendly community" can apparently not be bothered.

So please, carry on with the all important threads about dog poop, saving seats and keeping Stonecrest golf car owners off "our" all trails.

This "friendly" community came together in a very purposeful way today at North Lake Presbyterian Church where several hundred Presbyterians from all over made food pouches for world distribution through Stop Hunger Now program. Just today over 80,000 meals were made! There will be a shipment of over 200,000 meals sent to the Philippines.

[LndLocked]

Originally Posted by borjo

This "friendly" community came together in a very purposeful way today at North Lake Presbyterian Church where several hundred Presbyterians from all over made food pouches for world distribution through Stop Hunger Now program. Just today over 80,000 meals were made! There will be a shipment of over 200,000 meals sent to the Philippines.

I am happy to hear that and major props to that group.

HOWEVER, the response on this msg brd continues to be pathetic. Beyond a couple of "gee, I knew someone from the Philippiness once" posts, few have indicated they have or will donate.

[BarryRX]

My wife and I just got back today from a week long cruise on the Norwegian Epic. If anyone has been on a cruise recently, they know that the majority of the workers onboard are from the Phillipines. They were hurting very badly because so many of them had lost family or friends in the typhoon. Even now, a week after the disaster, people have no rice. My wife and I have given to UNICEF to help them. If anyone knows of a better way to quickly get help to the Phillipines, please post here!