St. Vincent de Paul Society international solidarity

SSVP Australia quickly and generously responded by sending the financial assistance of AU$12,500 for the victims. See letter from Philippine National Resident.

From the .pdf document on the July 15 lead story on the international site of the Society…

Typhoon Frank  hit the Philippines  last June 19 and left thousands of families homeless in
Panay island, in the country’s Visayas Region. It was reportedly the worst disaster that has
ever struck the region.

The SSVP National Council responded by sending financial assistance for the immediate basic needs of the victims in Iloilo, Roxas, Aklan and Antique, the 4  provinces in Panay island. Almost one thousand bags containing basic needs for immediate  sustenance were distributed to poor families. SSVP Australia quickly and generously responded by sending the financial assistance of AU$12,500 for the victims.

Since many NGOs including several religious organizations and Government agencies have responded in giving relief assistance to the victims, SSVP Philippines plans to help with emergency shelter rehabilitation like materials for totally and partially damaged houses. Housing materials to be given are GI sheets, nails, wood and posts. The SSVP Council from the four provinces will be the ones to identify the beneficiaries with priority given to the poorest of the poor. The SSVP National Council of the Philippines will give an updated accomplishment report for this new project in due course.

As we continue our struggle in meeting the many needs of the poor under our care, we carry the cherished thought that you have always been with us with your prayers in solidarity with our poor. This gives us strength and inspiration. This offers hope and consolation to our poor brethren.

In the name of the SSVP Philippines and all the victims of this latest natural calamity.
Bro. Salvador  G. Silverio, MD
National President