Update on the “Santa Ana Love the Philippines” relief drive

The Santa Ana Love the Philippines” relief drive was a big success – after 6.5 days of preparation and 3 hours of relief drive they collected:

  • $1224 of monetary donations (100% wired on November 19 to, Praise Immanuel Christian Ministries, Philippines through Wells Fargo bank). This church will start relief operation on November 25, 2013
  • 175 plus canned foods, 402 lbs rice, 92 gal of water, 25 can openers, 15 blankets. (shippied for free on November 18 through LBC shipping)

People can continue to donate checks to: First Presbyterian Church, Santa Ana. (memo Philippines), at 600 North Main Street. Santa Ana, Ca 92701. Or call for check pick up. Jerry Laforteza (714)650-0030.

“Don’t ask what Santa Ana can do for you, but ask what you can do for Santa Ana Loves the Philippines”

Art Pedroza Editor
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.
Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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