Talofa Friends:
As many of you know both Samoas have been devastated by earthquake. The magnitude of this disaster is still being felt as many are still searching for their loved ones. As my homeland shifts into recovery mode, my family and friends in the community of the SF Greater Bay Area have come together to organize the following events:
Candlelight Vigil
Friday, October 2, 2009
5:30 p.m.
260 Sagamore Street
SF, CA 94112
Donation Drive:
First Samoan Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa
260 Sagamore Street
SF, CA 94112
Non-perishable goods:
Canned foods, rice, sugar, bottled water, first aid medicines, clothes, tents, canopies.
As many of you know both Samoas have been devastated by earthquake. The magnitude of this disaster is still being felt as many are still searching for their loved ones. As my homeland shifts into recovery mode, my family and friends in the community of the SF Greater Bay Area have come together to organize the following events:
Candlelight Vigil
Friday, October 2, 2009
5:30 p.m.
260 Sagamore Street
SF, CA 94112
Donation Drive:
First Samoan Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa
260 Sagamore Street
SF, CA 94112
Non-perishable goods:
Canned foods, rice, sugar, bottled water, first aid medicines, clothes, tents, canopies.
The Church that my Parents established
DONATIONS CAN BE DELIVERED ANYTIME UP UNTIL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2009 AT 7:00 P.M.
Cash Donations can be made to:
For American Samoa:
American Red Cross - American Samoa
P.O. Box 2635s
Pago Pago, AS 96799
Memo: Disaster Relief
For Samoa:
Red Cross Society - Samoa
P.O. Box 1616
Apia, Samoa
Attn: Tala Mauala
We are grateful for Hawaiian Airlines commitment to ship our first relief efforts this Sunday, October 4th, 2009.
We know that many feel the crunch of this economy, but even if it's a case of bottled water, a bag of rice - anything that you can bring would be GREATLY appreciated. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this humble request.
DONATIONS CAN BE DELIVERED ANYTIME UP UNTIL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2009 AT 7:00 P.M.
Cash Donations can be made to:
For American Samoa:
American Red Cross - American Samoa
P.O. Box 2635s
Pago Pago, AS 96799
Memo: Disaster Relief
For Samoa:
Red Cross Society - Samoa
P.O. Box 1616
Apia, Samoa
Attn: Tala Mauala
We are grateful for Hawaiian Airlines commitment to ship our first relief efforts this Sunday, October 4th, 2009.
We know that many feel the crunch of this economy, but even if it's a case of bottled water, a bag of rice - anything that you can bring would be GREATLY appreciated. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this humble request.
God Bless,
Gataivasa Afa
Afa "The Wild Samoan"
Pops
God is Good all the time
God is Good all the time
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