Samoan Youth Volunteers to Help Prepare World Vision Shipment of Tsunami Relief Supplies

October 9, 2009

WHAT:
Moved by images of despair and the loss of family and friends in American Samoa, youth volunteers are coming together to help sort cleaning and medical supplies for use in the relief response. The event will include about 60 volunteers from Southwest Youth and Family Services, Evergreen High School, New Start High School, YES Foundation of White Center, and Rainier Beach High School.

WHEN:
Saturday, October 10th
Time: 10 am to 2:00 pm

WHERE:
World Vision Storehouse
4200 Industry Drive East, Suite D
Fife, WA 98424

WHO:
Available for interviews:
- Reed Slattery, World Vision Supply Chain Coordinator
- Youth volunteers and other Samoan residents of the Puget Sound area

WHY:
On September 29th, an 8.0 earthquake generated a tsunami that struck the islands of Samoa and American Samoa, killing more than 200 people, destroying villages, and badly damaging infrastructure. World Vision staff are on the ground assessing needs and working through partners to provide emergency items. Supplies to help support long-term recovery and rebuilding will also be distributed, such as school supplies, building supplies, and cleaning items.

HOW TO HELP:
Call 888-56-CHILD or visit www.worldvision.org


World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty. We serve the world’s poor — regardless of a person’s religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. For more information, please visit www.worldvision.org/press.