Wonders being worked in the Philippines

The community responds with great generosity when disaster strikes.


If you recall, in September Tropical Storm Ketsana struck the Philippines, displacing more than 600,000 people. The reaction to help was swift and effective. As of October 31, the community raised $92,488 and funds continue to come in. (picture below from one of the generous groups that have stepped forward to assist the victims)

Your generosity is working wonders in the Philippines.

As of October 23, more than 12,161 food packs had been distributed in the areas of Malolos, Antipolo, Pampanga, San Pablo, Cavite and Pangasinan. Also distributed were: 8,222 water jugs, 8,455 household and cooking items, 5,727 slippers, and 1.4 million medical supplies. A team is now working in Bulacan and Pampanga to identify potential rehabilitation projects for the victims in an effort to help them start rebuilding their lives.



A fundraising jam session for relief efforts in the Philippines was held on October 9 at the Kalayaan Center in Mississauga. At that event, an initial cheque for $7,500 was presented to ShareLife . Standing L-R: University of the Philippines Alumni Association President Joe Zagala, Ondoy Fund Task Force Chair Fred Gamboa, ShareLife Executive Director Arthur Peters, Ondoy Task Force Co-Chair Malou Parcero, President of Kalayaan Community Centre Mama Ching Quejas, College of the Holy Spirit Alumni Association President Beng Lorayes, San Beda College Alumni Association officer Rolly Cunanan, UPAA Treasurer Gena Baldivia and Philippine Artist Group President Omel Masalunga. (Photo courtesy of Rene Sevilla)

Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this effort.