Rotary Clubs Take Action for Typhoon Ravaged Philippines

Rotary clubs around the world are pledging emergency aid to communities in central Philippines after the massive typhoon that flattened entire coastal towns and villages, killed thousands of people, and displaced nearly 600,000 more.

Rotary President Ron Burton stated, “Rotary members often are both first-responders and re-builders when major disasters strike because clubs are present in every corner of the world, we continue with recovery efforts long after international relief agencies have gone because Rotary clubs are part of the communities we serve.”

 The situation remains dire as widespread destruction has made food, water, and medicine scarce in remote areas affected by Typhoon Haiyan, the strongest storm to make landfall on record.

Imagine -  34,000 Rotary Clubs providing assistance to the relief effort.  If every club donated $100 it would be 3.4 million!  The power of Rotary!

The Rotary Club of Mill Creek announced a donation of $1,000.