Typhoon Haiyan: Rebuilding Project Underway

December 30, 2013

Rebuilding in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) is now underway in Leyte, Philippines. The first project has our United Church of God crew rebuilding the family home of Gerald Misigal. It’s a joint venture by Good Works and LifeNets.

Thank you to all who are working together to help those who lost their homes. This is just the beginning of our rebuilding efforts for our brethren in Leyte affected by super-typhoon Yolanda.

We are very pleased to report that donations to the Good Works Philippines Disaster Relief fund (now at almost $100,000) are very encouraging and will help greatly in restoring the living conditions of our brethren there.

Please take a moment to view a video interview with Gerald Misigal and see his home being rebuilt by UCG volunteers. The video was put together by the Philippine office.

Peter Eddington—Media and Communications Services

Philippine Disaster Relief fund approaches $100K

November 23, 2013

We are very pleased to report that donations to the Philippines Disaster Relief fund are very encouraging and will help greatly in restoring the living conditions of our brethren.

The United Church of God’s “Good Works” program has collected more than $66,000 to help provide essential supplies to our Philippine brethren in dire need. Additional donations to LifeNets and the local Philippine disaster relief fund brings the grand total to almost $100,000.

Monies contributed will be used to provide aid and assistance to UCG members in the Philippines, and also to other Church of God members as funds allow. You can see a running “thermometer-scale” of money raised so far at goodworks.ucg.org/project/philippines-disaster-relief.

Please read a comprehensive report from the Philippine UCG office giving a timeline and photos of their relief effort and their work to locate our brethren.

—Media and Communications Services

UPDATE: Philippines Disaster Relief Fund

November 13, 2013

We are very pleased to report that donations to the Philippines Disaster Relief fund are now coming in. The United Church of God’s “Good Works” program has collected more than $15,000 so far to help provide essential supplies to our Philippine brethren in dire need.

Funds contributed will be used to provide aid and assistance to UCG members in the Philippines, and also to other Church of God community members as funds allow.

You can see a running “thermometer-scale” of money raised so far online at goodworks.ucg.org/project/philippines-disaster-relief.

Thank your for your support for our fellow brethren. If you are able to make a financial contribution to provide essential, life-saving items please do so on our Good Works page.

Victor Kubik—president

Good Works: Philippines Disaster Relief Fund

November 11, 2013

“Super-storm” typhoon Haiyan (also known as typhoon Yolanda) hit the island nation of the Philippines on November 7-8, 2013, leaving behind a trail of devastation. Possibly the strongest typhoon on record to make landfall, it has affected tens of thousands of people along the coastline.

The United Church of God is greatly concerned for the well-being of those affected by the storm, not just now, but as recovery begins and progresses. We are raising funds to aid in the recovery process. Because assessments of the damage are ongoing we will maintain contact with our associates in the region, who will help us determine how these funds will be most helpful to those affected.

A running blog has been created at www.ucg.org/blog/philippines-disaster-relief-and-updates to give news and information about relief progress. It also includes a link to the relief-funds gauge at goodworks.ucg.org/project/philippines-disaster-relief.

Thank you very much for your concern. Please pray for the peace, comfort, safety and relief of citizens affected by this terrible storm.

Victor Kubik—President