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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

URGENT: Canadian Government Matching Chalice Donations for Typhoon Relief Efforts

November 12th, 2013

Chalice Reaches Out to Help Those Affected by Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda)

In response to the devastation in Philippines by typhoon Haiyan, (Yolanda), Chalice is collecting funds to assist with humanitarian efforts. A shortage of food, medicine and shelter is impacting families in the city of Tacloban and surrounding areas of Central Philippines where both immediate and ongoing support will be needed. Chalice’s focus is on the recovery and reconstruction of the affected communities.

Chalice would like to reassure sponsors that our Sponsor Site in Samar was not affected by the storm. This Site received heavy rain but there was no loss of life or damage to property and all our children are well.

Although our sponsored children are safe from harm, this disaster affects the country as a whole and Chalice will continue to work with trusted partners to deliver assistance where needed. Please give now.

“For over 15 years Chalice has worked with our partners in the Philippines to alleviate the suffering of those in extreme poverty,” states Fr. Pat, President of Chalice. “Right now, even as we speak, Chalice is mobilizing and directing all our efforts to rebuilding homes and supporting families devastated by this tragedy.”

The Canadian government is matching donations by individual Canadians for the Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund. All donations given to Chalice in support of our Philippines Disaster Relief Fund betweenNovember 9 and December 9 2013 will be submitted for matching by the government.

For the last four years Chalice has been recognized as the top International Aid and Development charity in Canada by MoneySense Magazine.

To help those affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines please visit chalice.ca or phone 1.800.776.6855. All support should be directed to DF PGen1113 or marked as Philippines Disaster Relief.

Sponsor a Child from Chalice's newest Sponsor Site in Tondo, Philippines

Rhea Ana Mae Kristina John Aaron

1.800.776.6855

www.chalice.ca

For every eligible dollar donated by individual Canadians to registered Canadian charities in response to Typhoon Haiyan from November 9, 2013, until December 23, 2013, the Government of Canada will contribute one dollar to the Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund.