Filipino typhoon relief collection

The Filipino-Chinese Association of B.C. has launched a collection on behalf of those suffering in the aftermath of typhoons which have ravaged the Philippines. Funds collected will be sent to the Philippine Red Cross and tax receipts will be issued for donations of $10 or more. Mail cheques to FilChi B.C., 840 Howe Street, Suite 150, Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2L2. Gently used or new summer clothing, bed sheets, linens and blankets are being collected at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 4451 Williams Road, in Richmond. Canned goods may be given as well. All donations will be sent to Philippines with the help of various non-governmental organizations. Donation times are: Oct. 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 and Oct. 18 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00. For more information, go to www.filchibc.ca.