City of Lynnwood Collecting

In the wake of the devastating Typhoon Haiyan that tore through the Philippines last Friday, people across the globe are responding with emergency food, supplies, cash donations, and thoughts and prayers. The City of Lynnwood’s Diversity Commission is also springing into action. 

Personal Connections

Diversity Commissioner, Pining Reyes, who was born and raised in Kawit, Cavite in the Philippines says that her hometown was hit by severe flooding days prior to the typhoon landfall.

Commissioner Reyes said she “is heartbroken over the devastation” and is urging the Lynnwood community to come together to support the victims of this disaster.

Communities Come Together

In collaboration with the Filipino Community Center of Seattle, the City of Lynnwood and the Diversity Commission will be collecting personal hygiene products (such as soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and shampoo) and first aid kits and supplies.

Drop Off Sites

Drop off bins will be located at the Lynnwood Recreation Center and the Lynnwood Library through the end of the month. The collected supplies will be delivered to the Filipino Community Center of Seattle for shipment to Tocloban, Philippines.

If you would like to make a cash donation to the relief efforts:

  • Mail or drop off donations to the Filipino Community Center

    5740 MLK Way, Seattle 98118, www.fcseattle.org

  • Make a donation to the American Red Cross at www.redcross.org

Contacting Loved Ones

If you are trying to reach a family member located in the Philippines, contact the American Red Cross Snohomish County office at 425-252-4103 and they can help initiate the process through the Red Cross’ Restoring Family Links program.

 About City of Lynnwood

Incorporated in 1959, Lynnwood is the economic hub of South Snohomish County. Situated at the convergence of interstates I- 5 and I-405, Lynnwood’s accessibility, variety of housing and employment options, colleges and outstanding park system attract a wide variety of businesses and residents.

For its diverse population of more than 36,000, Lynnwood is a great place to live, work and play. Lynnwood Moving Forward: Our Community Vision – the City will be a regional model for a sustainable, vibrant community with engaged citizens and accountable government. Lynnwood is…a great deal more!

Contact:

Julie Moore, Community Outreach Specialist, City of Lynnwood
425-670-5023, jmoore@ci.lynnwood.wa.us 

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