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United 4 Saipan thanks Kilili
United 4 Saipan presented a plaque of appreciation to Delegate Gregorio Kilili C. Sablan (Ind-MP) and his wife, Andrea, Thursday last week for the personal donations they made to the group immediately after Typhoon Soudelor.
“Congressman Kilili and his wife were among the very first people to support our water relief efforts,” United 4 Saipan volunteer coordinator Jenny Hegland said. “He and Mrs. Sablan personally donated $500 worth of drinking water the very first day we distributed into villages more than six weeks ago. We are grateful for their generosity.”
Delegate Gregorio Kilili C. Sablan, seated center, and his wife, Andrea, are presented with a plaque of appreciation by members of the United 4 Saipan volunteer group on Thursday. Others in photo are Medilda David, Eloise Rose E. Lopez, Maria Lumauag, Parsley Linaogo, Stephanie Gruy, Chelsea Cayabyab, Farley Rey Orcajo Linaogo, Jeffrey Quilala, Mharbin David, Jenny Hegland, Nola Hix, Ballen Song, Sarka Glaschova, and Grace Orcajo, (Contributed Photo)
“Andrea and I have been so inspired by the positive energy and commitment of the United 4 Saipan volunteers we’ve met,” Sablan said. “Many are young people who are all survivors themselves, and they continue to give so much. We just wanted to help.”
On Sept. 17, the Sablans met with a group of about a dozen United 4 Saipan volunteers, many of whom said they intend to stay involved in the community through the newly formed U4S youth team. The group is composed of students below 18 who are willing to give their time to help the community. They aim to assist the island in any way they can with its current needs. Many will join United 4 Saipan’s next phase of volunteerism, helping families repair and secure safe, habitable, and sanitary conditions in their homes before rebuilding can occur. Some U4S youth also aspire to sign up for the Public School System’s Americorps unit in the future.
United 4 Saipan is a grassroots volunteer group providing access to water and essential necessities for people affected by Typhoon Soudelor. For more information, find them on Facebook. (U4S)
