05/11/2020
The wake of Typhoon Rolly left our family and friends in Bicol with little to nothing. Since then, we have seen an immense outpouring of prayers, acts of kindness and well wishes from all over the world.
Unfortunately, for one of our dear friends, Alma Alvarez Benedicto, she and her family lost their home a few hours ago to a huge fire. Thankfully, there were no casualties. She and her family have nothing but the clothes on their backs. Nonetheless, they are still grateful to have each other despite the loss of their beloved home.
We are reaching out to each of you at this time of need to help Alma and her family recover from this devastating incident. Any amount will help. No amount is too small to provide comfort for her and her family at this time of grief.
Alma is a good friend and whether it’s been decades ago or just recently that she’s kept in touch with you, she has positively touched your life with her warm and vibrant heart.
For those that are willing to send in financial assistance from the US and other countries, please reach out to Doreen Arevalo Lopez to coordinate.
Or you may directly send to Almz Alvarez:
Alma Alvarez-Benedicto
BPI savings account 1516226776
Legazpi Branch
Cell no 09778078989
Or coordinate with Micoy Ortega at 09516692378
Thank you so much for your help and your prayers
Photo by: Ricorter
Text by: Madeleine D Balin