Nepal Earthquake Relief

The aftermath of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake has left the people of Nepal mourning, hurting, and in dire need of The official death toll in Nepal has eclipsed 5,200. This sad accounting is expected to go much higher as emergency workers begin reaching remote communities. The United Nations reports early estimates of 1.4 million survivors in need of emergency food assistance.

Rotary District 6650, under the leadership of District Governor Phil Mariola, is determined to lend a hand to Nepal. Please consider a financial contribution to support emergency relief efforts in Nepal. Rotary District 6650 is immediately partnering with the effective and commendable agency Shelter Box (www.shelterbox.org; Article on ShelterBox relationship with Rotary) to get needed supplies and shelter where it is most needed. As the need in Nepal is fluid, representatives of Rotary District 6650 continue to seek additional agencies with which to partner for other serious needs such as clean water, food, blankets, and more. So long as Rotarian support of Nepal relief continues, Rotary District 6650 will wire funds to the agencies we trust will perform the greatest good.

The Salem Rotary Foundation in Rotary District 6650 has offered to act as the central collection and transfer point for Nepal relief contributions.

Make your check out to:               The Salem Rotary Foundation

                                                      Nepal Relief

                                                     The Salem Rotary Foundation, PO Box 1244, Salem, OH 44460