Hurricane Florence Relief in North Carolina, October 26-27, 2018
Dear benefactors and fellow countrymen;
Within 1 month (September 14 to October 10, 2018), two hurricane Florence and Michael caused extensive damage to the southeastern part of the United States. At the same time, Indonesia encounter flood and earthquake. Thousands of families are facing difficulties after natural disasters all over the world.
Tu Bi Foundation, partron at Vietnam Buddhist Temple in Houston, and benefactors from many states has donated $ 35,390.00 to help support and help those affected by Hurricane Florence, Michael and tsunami/earthquake in Indonesia.
Although the damage exceed our modest contribution, the Association has made it possible to follow the wishes of our foundation and benefactors: to come to the direct service in North Carolina. The lives of people in Wilmington are very difficult, the storm caused 100% damage to the agriculture industry. The authorized amount is as follows:
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- $ 22,300 USD Florence Relief
- $ 7,070 USD Michael Relief go directly to American Red Cross representatives
- $ 7,140 USD (together with $ 1,000 sent by Vien Thong Pagoda) to help Indonesian people (get 100% matching into $ 14,280 to send to the above 5 Charities Global Impact in Indonesia: Global Impact, Direct Relief International Medical Corps, Save the Children Federation Inc, UNICEF USA, World Vision Inc).
- Received news Quan Am Nam Hai Zen Monastery in Panama City, Florida was damaged after Hurricane Michael caused by an American Buddhist to call for help: contribute money to repair electric systems and contribute labor to help clean and saw broken trees after storms. Tu Bi Association donated $ 500.0 USD.
The total cost for the proxy programs is $ 36,010. The association has spent 620.0 US in addition to the amount donated to help with the programs.
Hurricane recovery in Florence in North Carolina was conducted in person on Oct. 26-27, 2018, Venerable master, Buddhists at Quan Am Temple in South Carolina, and volunteers from Vietnam Buddhist Temple in TX and Virginia arrived to distribute 110 gifts to struggling families after the storm in Florence – including Vietnamese and American families, regardless of race and religion. We were supported by the United Way and Port of Wilmington to help us reach the families in need after Florence. Out of the 3000 families that have apply for assistance, we selected 107 families with children and lone elderly who have not receive assistance of any kind. Each family received $200, 5 families received $ 100 because they were not on the selected list. And 3 Vietnamese families receive $400 USD. The total value is $ 22,300 USD. In Virginia, the Thiện Nguyện Tình Thương Association contributed $ 10,000 and Pháp Hoa Charity Association assisted Tu Bi Foundation in our work to relief for those affected by Hurricane Florence. It is wonderful to see the in the spirit of cooperation between charity organization in Virgina.
(Tu Bi Foundation is waiting for more thank you letters and articles from volunteers, the Association will provide more information later. According to US law, we will only allow images of guests who have agreed to them. I took pictures at the gift delivery)
Thank you email from a family in Wilmington
From: Rose Devane
Date: Sun, Oct 28, 2018, 9:57 PM
Subject: Thank you
Hi my name is Rose Devane, I would like to thank you for helping me and my family out during this difficult time. Thank God for each and every one of you thanks again
Tu Bi Foundation would like to express sincere gratitude to our benefactors and patrons, without the contribution of our friends near and far, we would not be able to implement the goal to help ease the suffering of others everywhere.
Respectfully,
Tu Bi Foundation
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