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Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Response to Peru Earthquake
BUENA PARK, CA (August 16, 2007) Giving Children Hope/Global Operations and Development is responding quickly to the 8.0 magnitude that struck Peru by sending containers of valuable medical supplies, food, blankets, and other humanitarian aid. Tens of thousands have been left either homeless or wounded with many cities south of Lima left in ruins. Churches and hospitals were left without water and electricity and aftershocks continue to shake the region.
Giving Children Hope/Global Operations and Development have partnered with two churches in the city of Pisco where 75% of the infrastructure has been destroyed. In addition, Giving Children Hope/Global Operations and Development have partnered with SOMIDEP based in Lima to distribute the aid. More information will be released as it is made available. For information on how to help please visit our website at www.gchope.org or contact our office at 714-523-4454.
Founded in 1993, Giving Children Hope/Global Operations and Development is an Orange County, California faith-based nonprofit organization engaged in domestic and international poverty alleviation through relief, medical development, nutrition, education, and vocational training.
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Media Contact: Jenise Steverding
Associate Director of Marketing & Development
jsteverding@godaid.org
714-523-4454
Giving Children
8332 Commonwealth Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90621
Phone: 714-523-4454
Fax: 714-523-4474
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Peru Disaster Relief Follow Up
BUENA PARK, CA (August, 2007)- Friday afternoon Giving Children Hope shipped 20 tons of relief goods to serve approximately 40,000 quake victims with needed humanitarian aid.
Giving Children Hope/Global in Buena Park, CA is accepting monetary and in-kind donations for the Peru earthquake victims. In-kind donations are being accepted Monday August 20th from 9-5 and Tuesday August 21st from 9-12. Volunteers are needed on Tuesday to pack boxes. The next truck container of relief goods is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.
Please help us get the word out by making this information available to your viewers and listeners. Used clothing and blankets CANNOT be accepted due to government regulations. Monetary donations, non-perishable food items, NEW blankets, NEW Shoes, NEW clothing and tents are in most need.
Please see a complete list of acceptable items located on our website at www.gchope.org
Media Contact: Jenise Steverding
Associate Director of Marketing & Development
jsteverding@godaid.org
Giving Children Hope
8332 Commonwealth Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90621
Phone: 714-523-4454
Fax: 714-523-4474
