The joint fundraising efforts of four Filipino associations led by Aida Champagne has raised over $8,000 over the last couple weeks and is expected to grow with their upcoming social on Friday, November 29th.
The Manitoba Filipino Street Festival, Filipino Seniors Group of Winnipeg, Pangansinan Group of Manitoba and Tribo Sugbo are combining efforts to raise money for relief operations as a result of the Bohol earthquake and Super Typhoon Haiyan.
Donations collected are being directed to HOPE Worldwide Philippines.