Monday, December 19, 2011

D&P collects for typhoon disaster

B.C. and Yukon Development and Peace animator John Gabor says collections have now started for Filipino relief efforts.
Filipino flood victims


A devastating typhoon struck Mindanao, killing close to 700 people. Relief agencies are saying that 800 are missing.




NASSA (Caritas Philippines) and Catholic Relief Services will forwards donations from Canadian Catholics to Development and Peace as soon as they are received, says Gabor.


Donations can be made through the Development and Peace online donation page at www.devp.org/en/donate/givenow. Or call the emergency line at 1-888-664-3387.
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