Philippines typhoon relief: West Seattle rep for ShelterBox shows how you can help them help thousands of survivors

One of the organizations working right now with typhoon survivors in the Philippines is ShelterBox, which specializes in kits and portable equipment specially designed for rapid relief in disaster zones. West Seattleite Dave Nichols, who works as a response-team member for ShelterBox, visited Emeritus-Admiral Heights (WSB sponsor) to talk with residents about how the nonprofit organization is helping not only with typhoon relief but also with recovery from the big mid-October earthquake. He showed a few of the items that ShelterBox provides, from cooking utensils to building tools to a school-supply box that can get school going again for up to 50 kids.

The components of one ShelterBox cost about $1,000, according to Nichols, and the organization is accepting donations to help with its work. So far, according to this online ShelterBox update, they’ve brought personnel and supplies with the potential to help up to 4,000 families.

1 Reply to "Philippines typhoon relief: West Seattle rep for ShelterBox shows how you can help them help thousands of survivors"

  • Bob Anderton November 18, 2013 (12:36 pm)

    This seems like a good idea. I’ve been wondering how to help.

    Thanks for covering this.

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