Philippines Typhoon Relief--How You Can Help

Up to 10,000 people are feared dead in the central Philippines following what officials are calling one of the most powerful storms ever recorded. 

According to the Huffington Post, Typhoon Haiyan destroyed about 70-80 percent of structures in its path on Friday in a region 325 miles south of Manila. Huge waves swept away coastal villages and devastated on of the main cities in the region. The typhoon, which weakened after its initial impact in the Philippines, is expected to blow into Vietnam on Sunday.

Nearly 480,000 people were displaced and 4.5 million affected by the typhoon in 36 provinces, the national disaster agency said, as relief agencies called for food, water, medicines and tarpaulins for the homeless, the Huffington Post reports.

About 400,000 Bay Area residents identify as Filipino, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, and many keep in touch with close family members who live across the Pacific nation's many islands, the San Jose Mercury News reports.

According to ABCLocal.com, there are several ways Bay Area residents can help victims of the typhoon:

Project Pearls

Join Project PEARLS' San Francisco Bay Area volunteers in an effort to prepare for Typhoon Haiyan disaster relief. They are collecting SURVIVAL items such as canned goods, dry noodles, rice, baby formula, baby food, toothbrush, toothpaste, bath soap, shampoo & medicines to send to the affected area and families in need. They are NOT accepting CLOTHES at this time. Please join their disaster relief efforts by dropping off your donations at the following location on Sunday, November 10th, 10:00am to 2:00pm. RMC Motorcars 444 El Camino Real, San Bruno, Ca 94066. Contact Francesca at 650-438-1730 for more information. 

Answering the Cry of the Poor

Milpitas Mayor Jose Esteves is asking his community to donate to: ANCOP (Answering the Cry of the Poor), Catholic-based, they work with ABS-CBN Foundation on various relief efforts. Contact: Amado De Guzman, 408-263-6401. They are accepting cash donations via Paypal or check to 181 Fennel Court, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. 


ABS-CBN Foundation International

To help, call 1 (800) 527-2820 or send checks to ABS-CBN Foundation International at 150 Shoreline Dr., Redwood City, CA 94065. You may also visitwww.abscbnfoundation.org. The ABS-CBN Foundation International (AFI) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged Filipino families in the Philippines and around the world. 


National Alliance for Filipino Concerns

The National Alliance for Filipino Concerns helps victims of Philippine calamities.


Red Cross Disaster Relief

Support all of the urgent humanitarian needs of the American Red Cross.