As many of you may know, areas of the Philippines were devastated by Typhoon Haiyan. Nationally, 3,976 were confirmed dead, 1,598 are missing, 18,175 are injured, and close to 1.9 million are now homeless. Lane Tech's Filipino Club and Tri-M Music Honors Society are working together to help provide relief with the first Balikbayan Project. Filipinos overseas often send Balikbayan boxes to family members back home with everyday items that are not available in the Philippines.
Beginning Wednesday, we are asking classroom teachers to collect canned goods, batteries, and sealed medical supplies (first aid kits, gauze, cotton). On Tuesday, Filipino Club and Tri-M students will collect the items and will box them up so that they can be sent to the Philippines. Additionally, on Thursday, November 21, Tri-M will be hosting a benefit concert and will be collecting canned goods and monetary donations.
If you have any questions or would like to lend a helping hand, please contact Monico Yadao (mpyadao@cps.edu) or stop by Room 234.
