ARIBOY Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 Help is greatly needed to help so many folks who have had devastating loses as a result of the Sept. 19 earthquake in and around Mexico City. Following are two sources of information that can guide you where to donate your help. 1) 1. Lake Chapala Society ( below copied from the LCS Facebook page) 2) 2. Fortune Magazine on-line article of today (9/20) Every bit helps. The Lake Chapala Society A.C. - LCS added 3 new photos. 4 hrs · Mother Nature is Certainly at it Again! The Lakeside community is being asked to step forward to help the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas and now Mexico City and Puebla with disaster relief due to the devastating amount of earthquake damage suffered in those areas. The following Lakeside organizations encourage all members of our community to make direct cash donations to provide much needed relief. This appeal is endorsed by:American Legion Post 7, Butterflies en Mexico by Mariposa Project, el corazón creativo, Lake Chapala Center for Spiritual Living, Lakeside AG (Lakeside Assistance Group), NCA, Los Niños de Chapala y Ajijic A.C., Open Circle, Operación AMOR, and of course The Lake Chapala Society. We have done a little homework and encourage you to donate to one or both of the following organizations: Direct Relief (https://www.directrelief.org/) - a U.S. based charity that focuses on medical assistance in disaster zones. Direct Relief has received the highest 4 STAR rating by Charity Navigator. To Donate through "Direct Relief": Go to: https://www.directrelief.org/ Choose "Donate Now". Choose "Direct my donation to Mexico Earthquake" GlobalGiving (https://www.globalgiving.org/) - a U.S. based charity that connects donors with community-based projects that need support. GlobalGiving has also received the highest 4 STAR rating by Charity Navigator. https://www.globalgiving.org/dy/v2/checkout/billing/ We thank you and we know that the recipients of your generosity will be eternally grateful. Please Help. Following is an online article of today (9/20) from Frotune Magazine, showing organizations that can help those suffering from the earthquake in Mexico. http://fortune.com/2017/09/20/earthquake-in-mexico-donations-help/ Mexico City earthquake Here’s How You Can Help Mexico Earthquake Victims Christina Austin 11:49 AM ET On Tuesday, a devastating earthquake hit Mexico. With a magnitude of 7.1 magnitude, the quake was powerful enough to level buildings in Mexico City. Over 200 people have been reported dead, including children at a demolished school. Many more victims are still missing as search and rescue workers continue to search the rubble of fallen buildings. In response to the tragedy, many organizations are accepting donations to help the Mexico City earthquake victims. Below, a list of reputable outfits actively working to aid relief efforts. (Note: Many of the pages are written in Spanish, so try translating the page using Google to make sure you are filling out the donations forms correctly.) UNICEF Mexico Red Cross Mexico Oxfam Mexico Save the Children Mexico (page is in English) https://secure.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.9535305/k.1139/Mexico_Earthquake_Childrens_Relief_Fund/apps/ka/sd/donor.asp Project Paz Topos Mexico Global Giving (page in English) https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/mexico-earthquake-relief-fund/ International Community Foundation (page is in English) https://donate.icfdn.org/npo/international-disaster-relief-fund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artlife Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 Today we went to the asbestos in Guadalajara and purchased things on the red cross list of needed items. Everything from cases of tuna to adult diapers, we stopped shopping when the suv was packed solid. It felt like we were helping and I wish we could do more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 8 hours ago, Artlife said: Today we went to the asbestos in Guadalajara and purchased things on the red cross list of needed items. Everything from cases of tuna to adult diapers, we stopped shopping when the suv was packed solid. It felt like we were helping and I wish we could do more. Where are you taking your items? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 Local expat Face Book groups are directly involved and have several suggestions of where to take donations and locally organized groups are sending caravans, at least one leaving this afternoon, to Mexico City to help the disaster victims. Trip's Burgers is taking donations until 2:00 this afternoon and then their donations, combined with others, will be headed to the disaster scene. Dental Express is accepting donations, as is Cruz Roja and more places I can't think of right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARIBOY Posted September 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 Here is an additional link from the New York Times of yesterday (9/20) showing a list of organizations that you can donate to, for the benefit of those distressed by the Mexico quake. Where to Donate to Mexico Earthquake Victims https://nyti.ms/2jLcw9K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaChula2 Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 Yesterday I bought a LOT of items and took them to the kiosk in the Ajijic plaza. I think the Chapala plaza is also accepting items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 14 minutes ago, LaChula2 said: Yesterday I bought a LOT of items and took them to the kiosk in the Ajijic plaza. I think the Chapala plaza is also accepting items. That's what I wanted to know. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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