Donations have been pouring for victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan, which swept through the Phillippines earlier this month.  Susan Gamboa, who is coordinating relief efforts in Hays, told Hays Post that she is amazed at the number of donations that have come in, and was in awe at the sheer volume (as well as the quality) of items being left as donations at the Hadley Center.

Gamboa says her garage, which is being used to store items before being shipped out, is full of clothes, blankets, shoes, toys and other items.  She said that with the volume of donations, she’ll need to rent a trailer before taking the good to Missouri to be shipped out.  The donations will be sent to three churches in the Phillippines, where the items will be distributed directly to those in need.

Right now, she’s busy organizing items by type and age to ensure those in need can quickly find the most useful items once the parcels arrive in the country.

Gamboa added that support has come from individuals and organizations alike.  Tre’ Giles, an FHSU student with the Global Leadership Project, raised $65 dollars on campus to be used for shipping of the goods.  Hays Medical Center donated quite a few blankets to be sent over.  Quite a few community members donated starched/pressed shirts, which Gamboa says will mean more to locals than some people realize.
The Hadley Center has said they had advertised they would accept donations in their mail room through Friday, November 22nd, but Gamboa said she is happy to continue to collect donations and send them out.  Anyone wishing to donate goods or funds can contact Susan Gamboa at 206-979-2897.