Charities For Children

I thought I might contribute some information about the Philippine flood disaster.  Today, after evaluating excellent assessment reports from our two agencies in Metro Manila, we have made the decision to send over $500,000 in cash and $1.6 million in badly needed supplies to provide further emergency relief and to help people begin to rebuild their lives.

This is a significant contribution that addresses similarly significant destruction caused by the flooding.  Our sponsored families are disproportionately affected because they are forced to live in very marginal locations and situations.  Areas that are often prone to flooding with homes not built to withstand the force of floodwaters.

I should also add how proud I/we are of the amazing efforts our staffs there have made.  Within three days, under the most difficult of circumstances, they have accounted for all the sponsored children!  In addition, they were there almost immediately passing out emergency supplies.  One staff member reported a flood victim saying how reassuring it was to see familiar staff there with emergency supplies!

Thanks to all for your interest and support!

Jim Cook