CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FRIDAY IN SAN DIEGO FOR PHILIPPINES TYPHOON VICTIMS

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Local San Diego organizations unite to call for aid for survivors of  catastrophic tragedy

December 4, 2013 (San Diego)--The devastation of Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda has displaced approximately 4.4 million people—one million of whom are children. More than 26,000 have been injured, over 5,600 have lost their lives, and 1,759 are still missing. The numbers are staggering and continue to rise.

On Friday, December 6 at 6 p.m., United Domestic Workers of America (UDW)/American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 3930 (AFSCME Local 3930) and the San Diego Chapter of the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) with 13 other local and national organizations will hold a candlelight vigil at the headquarters of UDW on 4855 Seminole Drive, San Diego, CA 92115. There will be a prayer service and lighting of candles in remembrance of those affected. Monetary donations will also be accepted to benefit relief efforts.

The organizations united for this event include the Association of Filipinas, Feminists Fighting Imperialism, Re-feudalization, and Marginalization San Diego (AF3IRM-SD), Alliance San Diego, Anakbayan San Diego (AB-SD), City of San Diego Mayor’s Office, Filipino American Educators Association of San Diego County (FILAMEDA), Filipino American Arts & Culture Festival (FilAmFest), Kabataang maka-Bayan San Diego (KmB-SD), Kuya Ate Mentorship Program (KAMP), National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum - San Diego Chapter (NAPAWF-SD), National Federation of Filipino American Associations Region 10 (NaFFAA Region 10), Samahan Philippine Dance Company, San Diego Community Leadership Development Institute (SDCLDI), and SEIU Local 221.

The public is invited to participate in this evening and help rebuild the lives and areas of the Philippines ravaged by Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda. For details and more information, please contact Paul Valen at (619) 263-7254 or at pvalen@udwa.org.


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