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CARE invites public to ‘impact meeting’ tomorrow
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- CARE supporters at the 2nd Typhoon Soudelor anniversary commemoration last Aug. 2. (Contributed Photo)
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- Mennonite Disaster Service volunteers rebuild a roof that was destroyed by Typhoon Soudelor. (Contributed Photo)
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- A finished roof that makes the home safe and secure for the parents and their children, protecting them from future typhoons. (Contributed Photo)
The Commonwealth Advocates for Recovery Efforts is hosting its 3rd Annual Impact Meeting tomorrow, Jan. 24, at 10am in the Office of the Governor’s conference room on Capital Hill.
CARE invites community members, past and current clients, donors, and supporters to attend.
The purpose of the meeting is to report on the island’s rebuilding progress from Typhoon Soudelor as well as the remaining scope of work to help all families recover.
The head of Saipan Recovery from the Mennonite Disaster Service, John Eshleman from California, will be in attendance, as well as other local recovery advocates.
CARE’s mission is to build a resilient community and to identify, facilitate, and deliver resources and long-term support to address the unmet needs of individuals and families impacted by disaster.
Since September 2015, 190 families have benefited from the CARE Repair and Rebuilding Program by receiving building materials and/or skilled volunteer labor. While many have been able to fully recover, thanks to CARE’s assistance, there are still over 40 families who have an immediate need for repair and rebuild work today. CARE needs to raise over $400,000 to help the remaining families recover from the typhoon.
For more information on how CARE prioritizes families in need of assistance, visit https://www.carecnmi.org/faq/.
Since July 1, 2017, CARE no longer accepted new cases for disaster recovery assistance. The organization has over 40 clients on its waitlist, and the network does not have enough funds to accommodate those who have already been waiting for over two years. (PR)
