Chicago Filipino American Relief Efforts
Fundraisers/Events, Drop-off Locations for Supplies
(current as of 11/12/13)
NOTE regarding supplies:
Urgent Items Include:
● Medical supplies and medicines (First Aid Kits, etc)
● Flashlights and batteries
● Candles and matches
● Baby food and formula
● Non-perishable food items, canned goods, can openers
○ Nothing in glass containers
○ No food that requires water (i.e. Ramen noodles, rice, pastas)
● Toiletry items (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes)
● Sheets, towels, light clothing, underwear
○ Please no winter coats and heavy sweaters
○ Please send newly purchased items, but if you sending slightly-used ones, make sure that they are clean and ready-to-wear.
● Body bags
I. DROP-OFF STATIONS
Location: Cirera Express Corporation (5657 W Howard St, Niles)
Hours: M-F 9a-5p, Saturday 9a-4p, Shipping supplies/boxes on 11/20
https://www.facebook.com/emilalpha.nicolasin/posts/10200793343744668
Location: Rizal Center (1332 W Irving Park Rd., Chicago)
First shipment leaving Wednesday night, more shipments after
Hours: 11/11 4pm-8pm, 11/12 8am-10pm, 11/13 10am-10pm
Location: HEALTHKICK (5640 Dempster Street, Morton Grove)
Shipments leaving 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5
Location: Top Level MMA (7038 N. Milwaukee ave., Niles)
Receiving goods until the 13th
https://www.facebook.com/TOPLEVELMMA/posts/662187080479020
Location: Isla Pilipina (2501 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago)
Goods will be sent to Rizal Center and/or Reiyukai International
II. Events and Fundraisers
FRI, 11/15
Event: Fundraiser lunch at Sunda
Hosted by: Billy Dec, Philippine Consul General, Filipino American Network (FAN) of Chicago, FABEX Chicago (Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Chicago), Filipino American Lawyers Association of Chicago and National Filipino American Lawyers
Location: Sunda (110 W Illinois St., Chicago)
Time: 11:30am
Proceeds to: Philippine Red Cross
SAT, 11/16
Event: Head shots/portraits fundraiser
http://www.mishamedia.com/typhoon/
Hosted by: Misha Media
Location: Misha Media Photography Studio (1608 Colonial Pkwy, Inverness)
Time: 10:00am
Proceeds to: Philippine Red Cross
SAT, 11/16
Event: Run/Walk 4 Miles to benefit Yolanda and Bohol victims
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10202625531868245
Hosted by: Dipolog Youth Club of Chicago
Location: 305 Coolidge St, Oak Brook
Time: 8:00am
Proceeds to: Sagip Bayan (ABS-CBN) and American Red Cross
SUN, 11/17 & SUN, 11/24
Event: Fundraiser buffet at Kusinang Pinoy
Hosted by: Kusinang Pinoy
Location: Kusinang Pinoy (16150 S Cicero Ave, Oak Forest)
Proceeds to: Philippine Red Cross
SAT 11/23
Event: Fundraiser 5K for Typhoon Haiyan
https://www.facebook.com/events/253884808069368/
Location: Busse Woods (Elk Grove Village)
Proceeds to: Care.org
SAT, 11/30
Event: Fundraiser at 40tude
https://www.facebook.com/events/422480821207419/
Hosted by: TIBOS & 40tude LLC
Location: 40tude Bistro & Bar (1318 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg)
Time: 7:00pm
Proceeds to: TBA
SAT 12/7
Event: ONE VOICE THIS CHRISTMAS With ARIA and Friends.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1429397157288555
Hosted by: ARIA (Divine Aleonar, Nina Mae Vidal & Jerick Torreno), Bagwis Collective
Location: Decibel Bar (4437 N Broadway St., Chicago)
Time: 7:00pm
Proceeds to: TBA
SAT, 12/7
Event: PHILIPPINE RELIEF: BENEFIT CONCERT
https://www.facebook.com/events/384182211684410/
Hosted by: Diamonds Production, RAM Entertainment, KHK Foundation and Ascene Chicago
Location: TBA
Time: TBA
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