Nepal and Shelterbox
To ALL ROTARY DISTRICT 5360 MEMBERS
A devastating earthquake hit the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal on April 25, 2015. TODAY
Hundreds were killed and thousands injured. The survivors face cold, rainy weather, but can't risk returning to their damaged homes. They need shelter.
ShelterBox already has some materials in Nepal and immediately deployed a Response Team. See http://www.shelterboxcanada.org for the latest information.
ShelterBox is the official Project Partner of Rotary International. It is the best Rotary-way to make a very clear and tangible difference for survivors now and in the coming weeks. Rotary individuals and clubs can help ShelterBox to deliver tents and other essentials to the families most in need.
A “Rotary 5360 – Nepal Earthquake” fundraising page has been created to make it easy to contribute and to see the great impact that clubs and Rotarians are making.
There are several easy ways to make a donation and we'll be able to see the District 5360 contribution grow on this page:
- Contribute via credit card via the link. https://shelterboxcanada.myetap.org/fundraiser/fundraising/team.do?participationRef=1215.0.127657050
- Telephone toll free with your credit card to 1-885-875-4661. Ask them to add it to the Rotary D5360 fundraising page.
- Mail a cheque to ShelterBox Canada, #2 - 159 Jane St., Toronto, ON, M6S 3Y8. Please include a bold note "Add to Rotary D5360 fundraising page"
- Get a cheque to one of the Rotary ShelterBox Ambassadors. THey'll be happy to answer any of your questions
Ray Kmetiuk, 403-346-9855, kmetiuk@shaw.ca
Dale Perret, 403-454-4700, oninten@shaw.ca
Kent Fraser, 403-257-8906, k-fraser@shaw.ca
Tax receipts will be issued for individual donations of $20 or more.
Note from ShelterBox Canada Chair Kent Fraser -"To provide the fast response critical in a disaster, ShelterBox aid is shipped as quickly as possible, often from pre-positioned stocks. Some of our D5360 contributions will arrive once much of the aid has already been delivered and therefore may be used to replenish stocks so we can respond just as quickly to the next disaster. So, at this time we cannot guarantee that all contributions will be used for Nepal. There is a possibility that we will change to committing these funds entirely to Nepal if the need far exceeds current stocks."
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As individuals and as Clubs we can support Shelterbox. It is quick and meaningful, and we know we are making a difference.
While this is the best option for immediate assistance, we will also be considering in due course whether or not to recommend projects with a longer term objective. We are gathering information from various sources and will advise.
Best wishes,
Garth
Garth Toombs
DG D5360