OFW group launches fund drive for Marikina flood victims

 

Some of the relief goods distributed earlier

An OFW group has launched a fund-raising drive to enable two of its members to distribute relief goods to neighbors whose homes in Barngay Tumana, Marikina City, were flooded last week by monsoon rains brought by Typhoon Carina.

“We hope we could get support from our fellow OFWs in helping flood victims in our own small way,” said Marivic Tabarnero, founder and president of Smart (Simple, Measurable, Achievable and Reliabe Team) HK.

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“We intend to send money to our members there, who will then buy the things their neighborhood actually needs,” she said.

The group distributed relief goods last week just after flood waters receded, but these were limited in quantity because this was all the group could afford, she added.

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Tabarnero

Tabarnero started the ball rolling for the second relief distribution today by approaching Filipino community leaders who attended a seminar on online voting conducted by the Commission on Elections at the Park Lane Hotel in Causeway Bay, with the help of the Consulate.

They are aiming to raise enough for a feeding program for children, as well as food and other necessities for 100 flood victims.

A substantial amount has been raised, but she declined to give details as it included pledges.

She said the group will continue the fund-raising on Sunday, fielding members to go around Hong Kong to solicit donations and also man their gathering place at the top of the outdoor escalator beside the Cheung Kong Bldg. in Central to receive donations.

She said the donations can also be sent online through this QR Code:

Tabarnero said a full accounting of the contributions and expenditures wil be made once the project is completed.

The project follows the distribution of school supples and food at McDonald’s in Silay City last July 19, organized by SMART HK member Marlie Parino, with funding from Hong Kong.

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“Thank you for your generosity and charitable contributions,” McDonad’s Silay said in a Facebook post, referring to Smart HK. “Your trust means the world to us, and we’re overjoyed to have provided such a delightful experience.”

The grroup celebrates  its 16^th anniversary this year.

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