MANILA, Philippines – Different churches and faith-based organizations launched donation drives for victims of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami), the 11th tropical cyclone in the country this year.
For people who prefer to donate through the religious sector, here is a running list of groups with donation drives for Kristine victims. Backgrounders on the groups are indicated below, while instructions for donors are embedded as Facebook posts.
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Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Caceres
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Caceres, led by Archbishop Rex Alarcon, covers Districts III, IV, and V of Camarines Sur.
Christ’s Commission Fellowship
Christ’s Commission Fellowship (CCF) is a popular Christian church in the Philippines, describing itself as “a movement of Christ-committed followers making Christ-committed followers to honor God.”
Caritas Manila
Caritas Manila is a nonprofit organization that describes itself as the lead social service and development ministry of the Philippine Catholic Church.
University of the Philippines Muslim Students’ Association
The University of the Philippines Muslim Students’ Association, founded in the 1960s, describes itself as “a venue for understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims” in the country’s premier state university.
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila, led by Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula, covers the cities of Manila, Makati, Pasay, San Juan, and Mandaluyong.
Christ Centered Faith Ministry Philippines
Christ Centered Faith Ministry Philippines is a Christian church based in Silang, Cavite.
Tanging Yaman Foundation
Tanging Yaman Foundation, founded by Jesuit composer Father Manoling Francisco, is a nonprofit organization that channels resources for education, environmental protection, and enrichment of culture.
Victory
Victory is a popular Christian church in the Philippines “that exists to honor God and make disciples.”
Victory BGC
Victory BGC is a Christian church in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.
The Camillian Fathers Foundation – Philanthropic Development Office
The Camillian Fathers Foundation-Philanthropic Development Office is a philanthropic office that spearheads fundraising for the ministries and advocacies of the Camillian religious order in the Philippines.
For a generic list of groups, religious or not, that have donation drives for storm victims, visit this Rappler page. – Rappler.com
This running list will be updated as more information becomes available.