Here are some WAYS to HELP Typhoon Sendong (aka Washi) Victims in Mindanao: Monetary, Relief Goods, Volunteer Work
MONETARY DONATIONS
via PHONE LOAD:
Text RED<space>AMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4143 (Smart)</space>
You can donate the following denominations:
Globe: 5, 25, 100, 300, 500 or 1000
Smart: 10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 500 or 1000
Donations go to Philippine Red Cross (http://www.redcross.org.ph/donatenow.php) which apparently has the most organized and timely relief operations.
Gawad Kalinga: http://gk1world.com/DonationPage.aspx?page=form§ion=sendong
Philippine Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org.ph/donatenow.php
Unicef Philippines: https://donate.unicef.ph/emergency-donation.php
ABS CBN Foundation: Credit Card or Online Banking http://www.abs-cbnfoundation.com/donateSendong.html
Paypal links expire, so just click on the Paypal button near the top right corner of this page: http://www.abscbnfoundation.org/fundraiseractivities/Typhoon-Sendong.html
Ayala Foundation: For Philippine donors: https://www.myregalo.com/ayalafoundation/ayalafoundation.as
For US Donors: Please note that PhilDev (the service that Ayala Foundation uses for online transactions) charges a 5% service fee for every donation. https://secure3.convio.net/phdev/site/Donation2?df_id=1401&1401.donation=form1&set.SingleDesignee=1881&JServSessionIdr004=z7xs4t1dr3.app332b
GMA Kapuso Foundation: http://www.kapusofoundation.com/donate/credit
Iligan Bloggers Society, Inc.: Yes, they're legit. They are one of the first groups to organize relief efforts in Iligan. Payment via Paypal. They also receive donations via bank deposit.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dDJOWDZ0ZWxoa1FFcS1nOVV2Y3ZsRlE6MQ#gid=0
Philippine Jesuit Foundation: https://www.phjesuits.org/pjf/share.php
**Some of the donation pages (Ayala Foundation and Gawad Kalinga) might become unavailable sometimes. Please just keep on trying. The pages load after a few tries.
via BANK DEPOSIT or WIRE TRANSFER:
Department of Social Welfare and Services (DSWD): http://twitpic.com/7vc5cy
Gawad Kalinga: http://gk1world.com/typhoon-sendong-operation-walang-iwanan
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC): Link provides bank account details for DSWD as well. http://www.ndrrmc.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=360&Itemid=31
Philippine Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org.ph/donatenow.php
Rural Missionaries of the Philippines - North Mindanao Sub-Region, Inc. (RMP-NMR): http://www.rmp-nmr.org/
Unicef Philippines: https://donate.unicef.ph/emergency-donation.php
Ayala Foundation: http://www.ayalafoundation.org/donate.php
Citizen's Disaster Response Center (CDRC): http://www.cdrc-phil.com/donate/
Iligan Bloggers Society, Inc.: Again, they're legit. They also receive donations via bank deposit. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dDJOWDZ0ZWxoa1FFcS1nOVV2Y3ZsRlE6MQ#gid=0
Philippine Jesuit Foundation: They are working together with Xavier University and Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan. http://phjesuits.org/features/1111-bagyong-sendong-relief-operations-in-xavier-university
Ateneo de Manila University: https://www.facebook.com/notes/ateneo-de-manila-university/call-for-donations-on-behalf-of-the-victims-of-typhoon-sendong/10150472581709337
De La Salle Philippines: Network of 17 La Salle schools in the Philippines. Donations go directly to the account of La Salle Academy Iligan: http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/announcements/default.asp?id=3133
This link also shows other options to donate: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150431571351073&set=a.124461036072.106302.69975336072&type=1&theater
Iligan Institute of Technology of the Mindanao State University:https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151059121175508.794513.776820507&type=1
Silliman University: This University is in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, one of the other areas heavily affected by Typhoon Sendong but doesn't seem to be getting as much attention as CDO and Iligan. http://beta.su.edu.ph/article/341-AN-APPEAL-Support-fo
Xavier University: Details on their website http://www.xu.edu.ph/index.php/other-news/642-bagyong-sendong-relief-operations-in-xavier-university and at Tabang Sendong, a dedicated relief action center they put up. http://tabangsendong.xu.edu.ph/
ABS CBN Foundation: Details on their website http://www.abs-cbnfoundation.com/ and FB page https://www.facebook.com/notes/anc-247/heres-how-you-can-help-victims-of-sendong-via-sagip-kapamilya/10150529342939122
GMA Kapuso Foundation: Details on their website http://www.kapusofoundation.com/donate and FB page https://www.facebook.com/GMANetwork/posts/341005129259224
TV5 Alagang Kapatid Foundation: Details on their website http://www.tv5.com.ph/index.php/articles/alagang-kapatid-foundation-inc-accepting-donations-for-storm-sendong-victims and FB page http://www.interaksyon.com/article/19865/tv5-kapatid-foundation-accepting-donations-for-storm-sendong-victims
**Here's a link to a PDF provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs regarding donations: http://dfa.gov.ph/main/images/Donation%202011%20-%20for%20website.pdf
via (OTHER) OVER-THE COUNTER OPTIONS
The Philippine Red Cross also accepts donations at ALL Philippine branches of 7-Eleven and Cebuana Lhuillier. Just address to Philippine Red Cross.
Locate the branch nearest you:
7-Eleven Philippines: http://www.7-eleven.com.ph/store_locator.php
Cebuana Lhuillier: http://www.cebuanalhuillierservices.com/BranchLocatorMap/BranchLocatorMap.aspx
SUPPLIES NEEDED are food (non-perishable, ready-to-eat, no water needed if possible, preferrably no pork for our Muslim brothers), milk, medicine, gauze, hydrogen peroxide, sleeping mats, blankets, mosquito repellents, rubber slippers, clothes, diapers, new underwear, toiletries (i.e. toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, handsantizers), tents or materials for temporary shelters (i.e. tarpaulin billboards), flashlights, batteries, even toys or materials to uplift the vicitms' spirits a bit. Please note that liquids and used clothing donations from overseas are prohibited.
The first four listed have locations NATIONWIDE.
LBC Foundation: All their branches NATIONWIDE, in US, Canada, KSA, UAE, Singapore, HK, Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan, UK, Spain and Italy will accept donations until Dec. 23. No update yet on when they will resume acceptance of donations after the 23rd. Please consult their updated donation guidelines if donating from other countries and read addendum at the bottom of this note.
Branch locator: http://www.lbcexpress.com/contents/PH/branchfinder.aspx
Mail and More and Air21PH: All their branches nationwide are accepting donations. These will be shipped via Air21PH and delivered to the DSWD office in CDO.
Branch locator: http://mailandmore.com.ph/nodes/203-locatio or http://www.air21.com.ph/main/locations.php
JRS Express: Please make sure your donations are in some secure packaging. They do not provide boxes for free. You need to address your donation to a specific organization (i.e. DSWD office) or person in Mindanao to receive the package. Also, according to someone who posted on the JRS FB link, he contacted the JRS Head Office who advised him that there is a 10-kilo limit per person.
Branch locator: http://www.jrs-express.com/
McDonald's Philippines: All branches in Metro Manila, Luzon, Cebu, Bacolod and Davao are accepting donations in kind until Jan 4. They "are working with the Kapuso Foundation and LGUs in distributing them." according to their McDo Facebook page.
Armed Forces of the Philippines: The Civil Relations Service AFP at Camp Aguinaldo is accepting donations. It will fly donations/relief goods via C130. Contact the Situation Awareness Center (SAC), CRS AFP, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City at 912-6615 or (0917)2471252. Contact Person is Lt. Col. Rolando Rodil, Operations Officer. You may also contact the J7 office at Camp Aguinaldo through Rear Admiral Jose Miguel Rodriguez at 0926-6528499.
Citizen's Disaster Response Center (CDRC): http://www.cdrc-phil.com/donate/
Department of Social Welfare and Services (DSWD): http://twitpic.com/7vc5cy
Gawad Kalinga: http://gk1world.com/typhoon-sendong-operation-walang-iwanan
Iligan Bloggers Society, Inc.: http://iliganbloggers.com/events/one-for-iligan-help-the-typhoon-sendong-victims
Rural Missionaries of the Philippines - North Mindanao Sub-Region, Inc. (RMP-NMR): http://www.rmp-nmr.org/
ABS CBN Foundation: Details on their website http://www.abs-cbnfoundation.com/ and FB page https://www.facebook.com/notes/anc-247/heres-how-you-can-help-victims-of-sendong-via-sagip-kapamilya/10150529342939122
GMA Kapuso Foundation: Details on their website http://www.kapusofoundation.com/donate and FB page https://www.facebook.com/GMANetwork/posts/341005129259224
TV5 Alagang Kapatid Foundation: Details on their website http://www.tv5.com.ph/index.php/articles/alagang-kapatid-foundation-inc-accepting-donations-for-storm-sendong-victims and FB page http://www.interaksyon.com/article/19865/tv5-kapatid-foundation-accepting-donations-for-storm-sendong-victims
Ateneo de Manila University: Please note that (as of Dec 21, 10pm) the Ateneo School of Government is no longer accepting donations in kind. However, according to K's weather and more, "you can still bring them to Xavier Hall (College admin) also on the Loyola campus of Ateneo."https://www.facebook.com/notes/ateneo-de-manila-university/call-for-donations-on-behalf-of-the-victims-of-typhoon-sendong/10150472581709337
De La Salle Philippines: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150431571351073&set=a.124461036072.106302.69975336072&type=1&theater
Iligan Institute of Technology of the Mindanao State University:https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151059121175508.794513.776820507&type=1
Silliman University: This University is in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, one of the other areas heavily affected by Typhoon Sendong but doesn't seem to be getting as much attention as CDO and Iligan. http://beta.su.edu.ph/article/341-AN-APPEAL-Support-fo
Xavier University: Details on their website http://www.xu.edu.ph/index.php/other-news/642-bagyong-sendong-relief-operations-in-xavier-university and at Tabang Sendong, a dedicated relief action center they put up. http://tabangsendong.xu.edu.ph/
**Please contact your preferred organization ahead of time to verify whether or not they accept liquid donations if you want to donate water, liquid milk and medicines. I've heard complaints of donations being turned away because of donation restrictions, end of donation acceptance, lack of manpower, etc. Updated pages like LBC Foundation gives details about donation guidelines.
VOLUNTEER WORK
De La Salle Phillipines: De La Salle University (Manila), La Salle Greenhills, La Salle Academy Iligan are still in need of volunteers for repackaging goods. They will also conduct training on Dec 23 for volunteers who want to participate in the Stress Debriefing, Trauma Healing/Counseling and Intervention for the typhoon victims.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150431571351073&set=a.124461036072.106302.69975336072&type=1&theater
Department of Social Welfare and Services (DSWD): http://twitpic.com/7vc5cy
Gawad Kalinga: http://www.gk1world.com/typhoon-sendong-operation-walang-iwanan
GMA Kapuso Foundation: They need volunteers for repacking relief goods and to man phones for their telethon. http://www.kapusofoundation.com/volunteer
ABS CBN Foundation: There are calls for volunteers to repackage relief goods. However, according to their Sagip Kapamilya website, volunteers need to present a photocopy of a valid ID and a clearance (NBI, baranggay or police clearance), and two (2) 2x2 ID photos; fill up a downloadable form; and attend an orientation. Please contact the Sagip Kapamilya numbers provided at the link for updated information on how to volunteer. http://www.sagipkapamilya.com/index.php?page=vol
**All those listed above are legitimate and verified, and have ongoing and organized relief operations that are accounted for. Some of them have partnered up with other organizations or with each other for better operations or response systems.
There are MANY OTHER OPTIONS and ways to help. Many other schools, churches, NGO's and citizen's groups have been actively doing relief work. Please consult consolidated lists from other blogs; most are updated. However, some of them just add information and are probably not updated about sudden changes.
Bayanihan Online: Updated last Dec 21. http://bayanihanonline.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/typhoon-sendong-collated-tweets-re-relief-goods-and-efforts/
Here's to Life: Updated last Dec 21 7:00PM Philippine Time. http://janeuymatiao.com/2011/12/17/how-to-help-victims-of-tropical-storm-sendong/
My Little Ways: Updated last Dec 20. http://mylittleways.com/
TS Relief Ops Google Document: Updated last Dec 21 9:00PM Philippine Time. https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1LSXx2Xt3D_0203ah6VyzLDLrI5v19oYaMnErsNwHRLI
NowPinoy: Updated last Dec 19 12:45AM Philippine Time. http://www.nowpinoy.com/typhoon-sendong-how-to-help/
Pinoy Exchange Forum: Updates are shared by concerned citizens in this forum. http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?s=9ccc4690424067c6d5c67ddb61225c4f&t=546633
Addendum for OVERSEAS DONATIONS via LBC
Instructions for shipping donation boxes for free to Cagayan de Oro:
(Information provided by a concerned citizen who got in touch with LBC SFO)
(1) All boxes must be addressed to:
Attention Jose Garcia
LBC Hari ng Padala Foundation
LBC Hangar, General Aviation Center
Domestic Airport Compound
Pasay City, Philippines
(2) Contents must contain NO LIQUIDS. High Priority items are canned goods, blankets and toiletries.
(3) Sizes of allowable boxes are: Canada 21 x 21 x 25 or smaller, US East Coast 28 x 18 x 17 or smaller, and West Coast 24 x 18 x 18
(4) You MUST drop the boxes at your local LBC Branch. Please refer to this website for your local LBC Branch: http://www.lbcexpress.com/contents/USA/
(5) The boxes will arrive in 45 days. LBC Foundation will deliver the donated items directly to the Relief Centers and NGOs of Cagayan de Oro.
Please share this with others. Our simple deed could be a great help. Thank you. God bless you all for any help that you extend to our brothers and sisters affected by Typhoon Sendong.
Branch locator: http://mailandmore.com.ph/nodes/203-locatio or http://www.air21.com.ph/main/locations.php
JRS Express: Please make sure your donations are in some secure packaging. They do not provide boxes for free. You need to address your donation to a specific organization (i.e. DSWD office) or person in Mindanao to receive the package. Also, according to someone who posted on the JRS FB link, he contacted the JRS Head Office who advised him that there is a 10-kilo limit per person.
Branch locator: http://www.jrs-express.com/
McDonald's Philippines: All branches in Metro Manila, Luzon, Cebu, Bacolod and Davao are accepting donations in kind until Jan 4. They "are working with the Kapuso Foundation and LGUs in distributing them." according to their McDo Facebook page.
Armed Forces of the Philippines: The Civil Relations Service AFP at Camp Aguinaldo is accepting donations. It will fly donations/relief goods via C130. Contact the Situation Awareness Center (SAC), CRS AFP, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City at 912-6615 or (0917)2471252. Contact Person is Lt. Col. Rolando Rodil, Operations Officer. You may also contact the J7 office at Camp Aguinaldo through Rear Admiral Jose Miguel Rodriguez at 0926-6528499.
Citizen's Disaster Response Center (CDRC): http://www.cdrc-phil.com/donate/
Department of Social Welfare and Services (DSWD): http://twitpic.com/7vc5cy
Gawad Kalinga: http://gk1world.com/typhoon-sendong-operation-walang-iwanan
Iligan Bloggers Society, Inc.: http://iliganbloggers.com/events/one-for-iligan-help-the-typhoon-sendong-victims
Rural Missionaries of the Philippines - North Mindanao Sub-Region, Inc. (RMP-NMR): http://www.rmp-nmr.org/
ABS CBN Foundation: Details on their website http://www.abs-cbnfoundation.com/ and FB page https://www.facebook.com/notes/anc-247/heres-how-you-can-help-victims-of-sendong-via-sagip-kapamilya/10150529342939122
GMA Kapuso Foundation: Details on their website http://www.kapusofoundation.com/donate and FB page https://www.facebook.com/GMANetwork/posts/341005129259224
TV5 Alagang Kapatid Foundation: Details on their website http://www.tv5.com.ph/index.php/articles/alagang-kapatid-foundation-inc-accepting-donations-for-storm-sendong-victims and FB page http://www.interaksyon.com/article/19865/tv5-kapatid-foundation-accepting-donations-for-storm-sendong-victims
Ateneo de Manila University: Please note that (as of Dec 21, 10pm) the Ateneo School of Government is no longer accepting donations in kind. However, according to K's weather and more, "you can still bring them to Xavier Hall (College admin) also on the Loyola campus of Ateneo."https://www.facebook.com/notes/ateneo-de-manila-university/call-for-donations-on-behalf-of-the-victims-of-typhoon-sendong/10150472581709337
De La Salle Philippines: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150431571351073&set=a.124461036072.106302.69975336072&type=1&theater
Iligan Institute of Technology of the Mindanao State University:https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151059121175508.794513.776820507&type=1
Silliman University: This University is in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, one of the other areas heavily affected by Typhoon Sendong but doesn't seem to be getting as much attention as CDO and Iligan. http://beta.su.edu.ph/article/341-AN-APPEAL-Support-fo
Xavier University: Details on their website http://www.xu.edu.ph/index.php/other-news/642-bagyong-sendong-relief-operations-in-xavier-university and at Tabang Sendong, a dedicated relief action center they put up. http://tabangsendong.xu.edu.ph/
**Please contact your preferred organization ahead of time to verify whether or not they accept liquid donations if you want to donate water, liquid milk and medicines. I've heard complaints of donations being turned away because of donation restrictions, end of donation acceptance, lack of manpower, etc. Updated pages like LBC Foundation gives details about donation guidelines.
VOLUNTEER WORK
De La Salle Phillipines: De La Salle University (Manila), La Salle Greenhills, La Salle Academy Iligan are still in need of volunteers for repackaging goods. They will also conduct training on Dec 23 for volunteers who want to participate in the Stress Debriefing, Trauma Healing/Counseling and Intervention for the typhoon victims.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150431571351073&set=a.124461036072.106302.69975336072&type=1&theater
Department of Social Welfare and Services (DSWD): http://twitpic.com/7vc5cy
Gawad Kalinga: http://www.gk1world.com/typhoon-sendong-operation-walang-iwanan
GMA Kapuso Foundation: They need volunteers for repacking relief goods and to man phones for their telethon. http://www.kapusofoundation.com/volunteer
ABS CBN Foundation: There are calls for volunteers to repackage relief goods. However, according to their Sagip Kapamilya website, volunteers need to present a photocopy of a valid ID and a clearance (NBI, baranggay or police clearance), and two (2) 2x2 ID photos; fill up a downloadable form; and attend an orientation. Please contact the Sagip Kapamilya numbers provided at the link for updated information on how to volunteer. http://www.sagipkapamilya.com/index.php?page=vol
**All those listed above are legitimate and verified, and have ongoing and organized relief operations that are accounted for. Some of them have partnered up with other organizations or with each other for better operations or response systems.
There are MANY OTHER OPTIONS and ways to help. Many other schools, churches, NGO's and citizen's groups have been actively doing relief work. Please consult consolidated lists from other blogs; most are updated. However, some of them just add information and are probably not updated about sudden changes.
Bayanihan Online: Updated last Dec 21. http://bayanihanonline.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/typhoon-sendong-collated-tweets-re-relief-goods-and-efforts/
Here's to Life: Updated last Dec 21 7:00PM Philippine Time. http://janeuymatiao.com/2011/12/17/how-to-help-victims-of-tropical-storm-sendong/
My Little Ways: Updated last Dec 20. http://mylittleways.com/
TS Relief Ops Google Document: Updated last Dec 21 9:00PM Philippine Time. https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1LSXx2Xt3D_0203ah6VyzLDLrI5v19oYaMnErsNwHRLI
NowPinoy: Updated last Dec 19 12:45AM Philippine Time. http://www.nowpinoy.com/typhoon-sendong-how-to-help/
Pinoy Exchange Forum: Updates are shared by concerned citizens in this forum. http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?s=9ccc4690424067c6d5c67ddb61225c4f&t=546633
Addendum for OVERSEAS DONATIONS via LBC
Instructions for shipping donation boxes for free to Cagayan de Oro:
(Information provided by a concerned citizen who got in touch with LBC SFO)
(1) All boxes must be addressed to:
Attention Jose Garcia
LBC Hari ng Padala Foundation
LBC Hangar, General Aviation Center
Domestic Airport Compound
Pasay City, Philippines
(2) Contents must contain NO LIQUIDS. High Priority items are canned goods, blankets and toiletries.
(3) Sizes of allowable boxes are: Canada 21 x 21 x 25 or smaller, US East Coast 28 x 18 x 17 or smaller, and West Coast 24 x 18 x 18
(4) You MUST drop the boxes at your local LBC Branch. Please refer to this website for your local LBC Branch: http://www.lbcexpress.com/contents/USA/
(5) The boxes will arrive in 45 days. LBC Foundation will deliver the donated items directly to the Relief Centers and NGOs of Cagayan de Oro.
Please share this with others. Our simple deed could be a great help. Thank you. God bless you all for any help that you extend to our brothers and sisters affected by Typhoon Sendong.
