Caritas Manila sends relief goods to flood victims

RESPONDING to the immediate needs of the flood victims huddled at evacuation centers in Manila archdiocese, Caritas Manila has sent at least 1,000 bags of relief goods early today to hundreds of families.

Gina Santos, Caritas Manila Disaster-in-Charge, said they sent the relief goods to Pasay area this morning.

Santos said Pasay City is the most seriously affected area in the archdiocese, so it is their priority as of the moment. Other areas will be attended later on, she said.

Caritas Manila executive director Fr. Anton CT Pascual disclosed in an interview that Caritas is currently short of funds because of the financial help they just sent to Mindanao and Zambales.

He appealed to the people for donations in cash and in kind to help the flood victims.

As of the moment, the organization has around two hundred thousand pesos left in its calamity fund.

Incidentally, Caritas Manila is launching its “telethon” tomorrow to raise funds to finance its various programs for the poor.

Pascual pointed out the timeliness of the fundraising campaign in the wake of the disaster caused by the floods.

He also mentioned the relevance of today’s feast of St. Vincent de Paul, as patron of charitable works, even as he encouraged people and organizations to send aid to the victims as well help the poor.

Caritas Manila has recently launched “Caritas Manna”, low-priced commodities being sold by network of cooperatives and some parishes in Metro Manila.