Friends of Sister Cities, Worlds Yoga to Hold Donation Drives for Philippine Typhoon Victims

Local community groups and businesses are taking action to help provide relief to the thousands of people impacted by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. 

The typhoon is one of the most powerful storms ever to hit land, leaving thousands dead in its wake. Authorities initially estimated up to 10,000 fatalities but the Philippine government said Tuesday that the number of deaths is closer to 2,000, according to CNN.

Union City is sister cities with the Philippine city of Baybay, located about 50 miles from Tacloban, the city hit hardest by the storm.

To help those overseas, the Friends of Sister Cities is hosting a donation drive this Saturday, Nov. 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Raja Sweets and Indian Cuisine, located at 31853 Alvarado Blvd. in Union City. Snacks and refreshments will be served during the social event.

The group is urging community members to donate any amount. The funds will be set aside and sent directly to Tacloban and Baybay either via the Philippine Red Cross or Rotary International (Philippine Chapter). Checks should be made out to the Friends of Sister Cities (FSC) and noted “Donation to typhoon,” according to the organization.

Worlds Yoga holding donation-based yoga session

Worlds Yoga is also holding a fundraising event for typhoon victims on Saturday.

The event will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the yoga studio, located at 3909 Smith St. in Union City.

World Yoga instructors will provide a class in exchange for donations of any amount. Donations will be given to service organization ABS CBN Foundation Inc. All checks should be made out to ABS CBN Foundation Inc.

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