name: Tzu Chi Foundation -> Tzu Chi Foundation (HQ)

notes: Date: 2008/11/18 Tzu Chi volunteers ease the evacuees’ minds and discuss relief plans As of 9 AM on November 17, the 28,889-acre Triangle Fire was 40% contained with a total of 155 residences destroyed and another 104 damaged. The Tea Fire, which destroyed 111 houses, was 95% contained and the Sayre Fire was 40% contained with 615 homes destroyed. On November 16, 13 Tzu Chi volunteers from the Northwest Los Angeles region visited the shelter in Sylmar High. The volunteers performed sign language songs for a deaf couple. The wife pointed at a picture on Los Angeles Times showing the ruins of the mobile home park. Their home was totally destroyed, and they are staying with a friend for now. Tears began to well up in her eyes. The volunteers patted on her shoulder and comforted her. On the same day, Tzu Chi volunteers from Orange County visited the shelter in Katella High where the evacuees from the Sayre Fire stayed. While providing assistance at Katella High, the American Red Cross asked Tzu Chi to support the other three shelters in the area as well. Tzu Chi immediately mobilized its volunteers and arranged for resources to provide the additional support needed. At the shelter in Valencia High, an old lady patted her chest and continued to ask for a doctor even after she had just been checked by a doctor and no problem was detected. A Tzu Chi volunteer quickly went over to her, took her by the hand, offered her a drink of water, and chatted with her. The old lady gradually calmed down after the volunteer chatted with her. For this, her husband was very grateful. On the same day, local Tzu Chi volunteers encountered city council member Wen P. Chang when they visited the shelter in Diamond Bar High. Mr. Chang was very familiar with Tzu Chi and immediately helped the volunteers to set up a service station. Diamond Bar Mayor Jack Tanaka went over to Tzu Chi’s service station, shook hands with the volunteers and thanked them for their support. The volunteers provided a total of 156 blankets to the evacuees in Diamond Bar High on the 16th and 17th, as well as served a Chinese-style lunch to 100-plus evacuees and staff on November 17. On the 18th, ten volunteers distributed cash cards and/or blankets to the fire survivors in Brea Community Center. Starting on the 19th, the city of Sylmar will open a One Stop Help Center to provide various services to the fire survivors. Tzu Chi will set up a station there to provide assistance. William Keh, CEO of Tzu Chi Foundation U.S.A., once again urges the public to conserve water and power. He asks everyone to pray sincerely for full containment of the wildfires as soon as possible. Public donations to Tzu Chi will go a long way to assist the fire victims. The donation hotline is 1-888-989-8244. For more information, please contact Tzu Chi USA at (909)447-7799 or visit www.us.tzuchi.org -> 2011 JAPAN EARTHQUAKE, Tsunami BLOG - http://www.us.tzuchi.org/usa/home.nsf/fd4adc073f7366fe88256fa70060285a/cd3873edb70de70e882578550026eabc?OpenDocument Japan record at: http://www.citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/7756 ========= Date: 2008/11/18 Tzu Chi volunteers ease the evacuees’ minds and discuss relief plans As of 9 AM on November 17, the 28,889-acre Triangle Fire was 40% contained with a total of 155 residences destroyed and another 104 damaged. The Tea Fire, which destroyed 111 houses, was 95% contained and the Sayre Fire was 40% contained with 615 homes destroyed. On November 16, 13 Tzu Chi volunteers from the Northwest Los Angeles region visited the shelter in Sylmar High. The volunteers performed sign language songs for a deaf couple. The wife pointed at a picture on Los Angeles Times showing the ruins of the mobile home park. Their home was totally destroyed, and they are staying with a friend for now. Tears began to well up in her eyes. The volunteers patted on her shoulder and comforted her. On the same day, Tzu Chi volunteers from Orange County visited the shelter in Katella High where the evacuees from the Sayre Fire stayed. While providing assistance at Katella High, the American Red Cross asked Tzu Chi to support the other three shelters in the area as well. Tzu Chi immediately mobilized its volunteers and arranged for resources to provide the additional support needed. At the shelter in Valencia High, an old lady patted her chest and continued to ask for a doctor even after she had just been checked by a doctor and no problem was detected. A Tzu Chi volunteer quickly went over to her, took her by the hand, offered her a drink of water, and chatted with her. The old lady gradually calmed down after the volunteer chatted with her. For this, her husband was very grateful. On the same day, local Tzu Chi volunteers encountered city council member Wen P. Chang when they visited the shelter in Diamond Bar High. Mr. Chang was very familiar with Tzu Chi and immediately helped the volunteers to set up a service station. Diamond Bar Mayor Jack Tanaka went over to Tzu Chi’s service station, shook hands with the volunteers and thanked them for their support. The volunteers provided a total of 156 blankets to the evacuees in Diamond Bar High on the 16th and 17th, as well as served a Chinese-style lunch to 100-plus evacuees and staff on November 17. On the 18th, ten volunteers distributed cash cards and/or blankets to the fire survivors in Brea Community Center. Starting on the 19th, the city of Sylmar will open a One Stop Help Center to provide various services to the fire survivors. Tzu Chi will set up a station there to provide assistance. William Keh, CEO of Tzu Chi Foundation U.S.A., once again urges the public to conserve water and power. He asks everyone to pray sincerely for full containment of the wildfires as soon as possible. Public donations to Tzu Chi will go a long way to assist the fire victims. The donation hotline is 1-888-989-8244. For more information, please contact Tzu Chi USA at (909)447-7799 or visit www.us.tzuchi.org

address: TAIWAN BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION, U.S.A. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 1100 S. Valley Center Ave. -> TAIWAN BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION, U.S.A. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 1100 S. Valley Center Ave.
website: http://www.tzuchi.org/global/ -> http://www.us.tzuchi.org/

address: TAIWAN BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION, U.S.A. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 1100 S. Valley Center Ave. -> TAIWAN BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION, U.S.A. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 1100 S. Valley Center Ave.
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address: TAIWAN BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION, U.S.A. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 1100 S. Valley Center Ave. -> TAIWAN BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION, U.S.A. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 1100 S. Valley Center Ave.

parish: San Diego -> Los Angeles
town: -> San Dimas
main_phone: -> (909)447-7799
address: -> TAIWAN BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION, U.S.A. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 1100 S. Valley Center Ave.
zip: 00000 -> 91773

name: Tzu Chi Foundation (SoCal Wildfires) -> Tzu Chi Foundation
notes: Per VOAD Services Offered for SoCal Wildfires: Food, Blankets & Stationary (to agencies), Cash Debit Cards, Medical and Dental Services in Shelters FROM THE WEBSITE: 10/26/07 Tzu Chi Volunteers first assisted the people at the shelter with the daily necessities such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, towels and soaps. Tzu Chi volunteers then quickly entered the evacuees' personal information into a database that would make it easier for them to be located by friends and family. Tzu Chi volunteers helped the evacuees settle down with blanket and pillow in the foldout bed and accompanied them to relieve their anxiety. Many Boy Scouts dressed up as Donald Duck to entertain the children at the center. The music and dancing was able to relieve the atmosphere of uncertainty and anxiety; and shift the evacuees' minds from the thought, "When can we go home"? Many people evacuated in a rush and were unable to bring a change of clothes. Because of this, people around the neighborhood quickly collected clothes and socks for the fire victims. Many Tzu Chi volunteers undertook the duty of cleaning and replenishing supplies such as bread and water for the victims. One lady, who wishes to remain anonymous, went to different stores to purchase blankets and pillows right after she heard the news. She went to the store three times and carried thirty blankets and pillows to the center for the victims. "I cannot bear the fact that all these people who are facing tremendous pressure still cannot have a fair place to rest", she said. Her compassion and willingness to give moved many volunteers at the center. Many representatives from different religious groups all came to pray and provide spiritual consolation. San Diego Tzu Chi volunteers also formed a wildfire relief team. The Tzu Chi volunteers provided dinner, blankets, and baby food to the victims at the Poway Community Center. Tzu Chi volunteers worked vigorously to continue providing more materials and meals for the victims. -> Date: 2008/11/18 Tzu Chi volunteers ease the evacuees’ minds and discuss relief plans As of 9 AM on November 17, the 28,889-acre Triangle Fire was 40% contained with a total of 155 residences destroyed and another 104 damaged. The Tea Fire, which destroyed 111 houses, was 95% contained and the Sayre Fire was 40% contained with 615 homes destroyed. On November 16, 13 Tzu Chi volunteers from the Northwest Los Angeles region visited the shelter in Sylmar High. The volunteers performed sign language songs for a deaf couple. The wife pointed at a picture on Los Angeles Times showing the ruins of the mobile home park. Their home was totally destroyed, and they are staying with a friend for now. Tears began to well up in her eyes. The volunteers patted on her shoulder and comforted her. On the same day, Tzu Chi volunteers from Orange County visited the shelter in Katella High where the evacuees from the Sayre Fire stayed. While providing assistance at Katella High, the American Red Cross asked Tzu Chi to support the other three shelters in the area as well. Tzu Chi immediately mobilized its volunteers and arranged for resources to provide the additional support needed. At the shelter in Valencia High, an old lady patted her chest and continued to ask for a doctor even after she had just been checked by a doctor and no problem was detected. A Tzu Chi volunteer quickly went over to her, took her by the hand, offered her a drink of water, and chatted with her. The old lady gradually calmed down after the volunteer chatted with her. For this, her husband was very grateful. On the same day, local Tzu Chi volunteers encountered city council member Wen P. Chang when they visited the shelter in Diamond Bar High. Mr. Chang was very familiar with Tzu Chi and immediately helped the volunteers to set up a service station. Diamond Bar Mayor Jack Tanaka went over to Tzu Chi’s service station, shook hands with the volunteers and thanked them for their support. The volunteers provided a total of 156 blankets to the evacuees in Diamond Bar High on the 16th and 17th, as well as served a Chinese-style lunch to 100-plus evacuees and staff on November 17. On the 18th, ten volunteers distributed cash cards and/or blankets to the fire survivors in Brea Community Center. Starting on the 19th, the city of Sylmar will open a One Stop Help Center to provide various services to the fire survivors. Tzu Chi will set up a station there to provide assistance. William Keh, CEO of Tzu Chi Foundation U.S.A., once again urges the public to conserve water and power. He asks everyone to pray sincerely for full containment of the wildfires as soon as possible. Public donations to Tzu Chi will go a long way to assist the fire victims. The donation hotline is 1-888-989-8244. For more information, please contact Tzu Chi USA at (909)447-7799 or visit www.us.tzuchi.org
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website: -> http://www.tzuchi.org/global/
eligibility: Impacted by SoCal Wildfires -> Impacted by SoCal Wildfires 11/08
cat_notes: -> Old notes removed 11/26/08 LTel: Per VOAD Services Offered for SoCal Wildfires: Food, Blankets & Stationary (to agencies), Cash Debit Cards, Medical and Dental Services in Shelters FROM THE WEBSITE: 10/26/07 Tzu Chi Volunteers first assisted the people at the shelter with the daily necessities such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, towels and soaps. Tzu Chi volunteers then quickly entered the evacuees' personal information into a database that would make it easier for them to be located by friends and family. Tzu Chi volunteers helped the evacuees settle down with blanket and pillow in the foldout bed and accompanied them to relieve their anxiety. Many Boy Scouts dressed up as Donald Duck to entertain the children at the center. The music and dancing was able to relieve the atmosphere of uncertainty and anxiety; and shift the evacuees' minds from the thought, "When can we go home"? Many people evacuated in a rush and were unable to bring a change of clothes. Because of this, people around the neighborhood quickly collected clothes and socks for the fire victims. Many Tzu Chi volunteers undertook the duty of cleaning and replenishing supplies such as bread and water for the victims. One lady, who wishes to remain anonymous, went to different stores to purchase blankets and pillows right after she heard the news. She went to the store three times and carried thirty blankets and pillows to the center for the victims. "I cannot bear the fact that all these people who are facing tremendous pressure still cannot have a fair place to rest", she said. Her compassion and willingness to give moved many volunteers at the center. Many representatives from different religious groups all came to pray and provide spiritual consolation. San Diego Tzu Chi volunteers also formed a wildfire relief team. The Tzu Chi volunteers provided dinner, blankets, and baby food to the victims at the Poway Community Center. Tzu Chi volunteers worked vigorously to continue providing more materials and meals for the victims.
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areas_served: -> Southern California Wildfires Regions

notes: Per VOAD Services Offered for SoCal Wildfires: Food, Blankets & Stationary (to agencies), Cash Debit Cards, Medical and Dental Services in Shelters -> Per VOAD Services Offered for SoCal Wildfires: Food, Blankets & Stationary (to agencies), Cash Debit Cards, Medical and Dental Services in Shelters FROM THE WEBSITE: 10/26/07 Tzu Chi Volunteers first assisted the people at the shelter with the daily necessities such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, towels and soaps. Tzu Chi volunteers then quickly entered the evacuees' personal information into a database that would make it easier for them to be located by friends and family. Tzu Chi volunteers helped the evacuees settle down with blanket and pillow in the foldout bed and accompanied them to relieve their anxiety. Many Boy Scouts dressed up as Donald Duck to entertain the children at the center. The music and dancing was able to relieve the atmosphere of uncertainty and anxiety; and shift the evacuees' minds from the thought, "When can we go home"? Many people evacuated in a rush and were unable to bring a change of clothes. Because of this, people around the neighborhood quickly collected clothes and socks for the fire victims. Many Tzu Chi volunteers undertook the duty of cleaning and replenishing supplies such as bread and water for the victims. One lady, who wishes to remain anonymous, went to different stores to purchase blankets and pillows right after she heard the news. She went to the store three times and carried thirty blankets and pillows to the center for the victims. "I cannot bear the fact that all these people who are facing tremendous pressure still cannot have a fair place to rest", she said. Her compassion and willingness to give moved many volunteers at the center. Many representatives from different religious groups all came to pray and provide spiritual consolation. San Diego Tzu Chi volunteers also formed a wildfire relief team. The Tzu Chi volunteers provided dinner, blankets, and baby food to the victims at the Poway Community Center. Tzu Chi volunteers worked vigorously to continue providing more materials and meals for the victims.