Love In Action

Master is always deeply concerned when disasters occur in any part of the world. Upon hearing news of such events, She immediately provides financial assistance and sends relief teams. Through such efforts, Her unconditional love and support are conveyed to those affected, thus reducing their suffering while helping them to rebuild their lives.

In recognition of the selfless actions of governments, organizations and relief workers around the globe, Master expresses Her gratitude as follows: "Thank you, all the international help that brings care and necessities to afflicted victims. Thank you all the relief workers for taking time and forsaking your own comfort, even traveling great distance on unfavorable roads and conditions to bring love and assistance to people in a time of need. May Heaven bless you abundantly for your generosity and noble sacrifice."

2024年03月19日, 週二

    Warmth in Winter Relief Work Around the World


    Expenditures by Supreme Master Ching Hai and Her International Association for Warmth in Winter Relief Work Around the World from December 2012 to March 2013

    Country

    Description

    Amount

    Appendix

       

    Local Currency

    USD

     

     USA

    New York City: Long thermal undergarments, hats, gloves, socks, blankets, plastic bags and transportation

     

    3,392.85

    W1

    Details

    Washington, DC: Blankets, clothes, socks, gloves, hats and vegan food

     

    2,543

    W2

    Details

    Michigan: Contribution to Brother Al Mascia, Order of Friars Minor (OFM), co-founder of Song and Spirit Institute for Peace, for cold weather items for homeless individuals

     

    10,000

    W3

    Details

    San Jose, California: Blankets, sleeping bags, tents, jackets, hats, gloves, socks, plastic bags, vegan food and beverages

     

    13,407.84

    W4

    Details

    New Jersey: Vegan food, solar garden lights and cords, clothes, wheel barrow, six box stoves, one generator and drinking water

     

    4,157.70

    W5

    Details

    Texas: Sleeping bags, gift cards, bath towels and groceries

     

    7,121.16

    W6

    Details

    Florida: Blankets, jackets, socks, hygienic products, warm hats, gloves, undergarments, T-shirts, hoodies and toys

     

    11,292.30

    W7

    Details

    Oregon: Sleeping bags, heavy duty jackets, undergarments, pants, socks, hats, gloves, a tent, a tarp, a travel backpack, bags, shipping supplies and fees, and transportation

     

    33,762

    W8

    Details

    Boston: Blankets, socks, gift bags, “Be Vegan Make Peace” stickers and transportation

     

    10,100.18

    W9

    Details

    Los Angeles, California: Blankets, men’s jackets, children’s jackets, socks, gloves, sweaters, toothpaste, toothbrushes, bags, scarves, hats, towels and windbreaker jackets

     

    19,227.06

    W10

    Details

    Chicago, Illinois: Blankets, hats, scarves, zip-up hooded sweatshirts, sweatpants, toys and vegan food

     

    3,243.13

    W11

    Details

    Arkansas: Blankets, warm coats, plastic bags, sleeping bags, gloves, socks, hats, winter undergarments and warming packets; toys, art supplies and other requested items for Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter; cashier’s check to LifeSource International

     

    10,139.11

    W12

    Details

    Arizona: Fleece jackets, sleeping bags and socks

     

    4,768.44

    W13

    Details

    Baltimore, Maryland: Hats, gloves, socks and blankets for shelters for homeless individuals (INNterim Housing Corporation, Manna House, Health Care for the Homeless, the Bea Gaddy Family Center, My Sister’s Place Women’s Center, Beans and Bread and Sarah’s Hope at Hannah More);
    Washington DC : Hats, gloves, socks and blankets for the Community for Creative Non-Violence shelter

     

    10,060

    W14

    Details

    Indiana: Blankets, jackets, socks, batteries and flashlights

     

    2,572.19

    W15

    Details

    Colorado: Blankets, socks and hygienic products; gifts for workers at Denver Rescue Mission

     

    4,915.17

    W16

    Details

     

    Austin, Texas: 20 Blankets and 40 sleeping bags

     

    650.98

    W16A

    Details

    Bulgaria

    Fruits, chocolates, jackets, undergarments, sport trousers, socks, T-shirts, animal shelter contribution and others

    BGN 1,956

    1,318

    W17

    Details

    Czech Republic

    Blankets and giving hot meals 3-4 days a week from Loving Hut (Supported by Association member)

     

    0

     

    France and Italy

    Cash, blankets, clothing and sleeping bags

    EUR 605.43

    798.24

    W18

    Details

    France

    Blankets, sleeping bags, floor mats, long undergarments, gloves, socks, fleece, transportation and accommodations

    EUR 10,772.41

    14,206

    W19

    Details

    Germany

    Blankets, warm shirts and jogging pants, undergarments, socks and plastic bags

    EUR 955 

    1,260

    W20

    Details

    Costa Rica

    Blankets, warm clothing, knitted garments, shawls and plastic bags

    CRC 440,000

    805

    W21

    Details

    Canada

    Vancouver: Jackets, pants, T-shirts, hats, socks, blankets, hand warmers, emergency blankets and others

    CAD 8,683.44

    8,455.64

    W22

    Details

     

    Montreal: Hats and pajamas

    CAD 5,996.54

    6,044.99

    W23

    Details

     

    Calgary, Alberta: Contribution to Food for Peace Society of Calgary; sleeping bags and gloves for homeless individuals

    CAD 595.99

    603.53

    W24

    Details

    Austria

    Funds to help with the heating costs for those in need; cash contributions to Vinzenzgemeinschaft Eggenburg in Graz; Verein für Obdachlose Innsbruck;
    B37 charity in Linz; Caritas Salzburg; and Gruft, Caritas Wien in Vienna; clothing contribution to Juno, a night shelter for homeless youth in Klagenfurt

    EUR 8,288.81

    10,928.50

    W25

    Details

    Pakistan

    Blankets

     

    29,740

    W26

    Details

    Norway

    Blankets

    NOK 1,450.00

    261.07

    W27

    Details

    Poland

    Contribution to Chrześcijańskie Stowarzyszenie Dobroczynne (Christian Charity Association) for vegan winter shoes

    PLN 9,370

    3,059

    W28

    Details

    Georgia and Armenia

    Georgia: Vegan food and supplies (shoes, pants, hats, stationery, warm clothes, physiotherapy instruments, massage bed and detergent powder, etc.) for disadvantaged children, adults and vulnerable families as well as cash assistance for chemotherapy
    Armenia: Vegan food and supplies (shoes, clothes, pants and umbrellas) for disadvantaged families and children as well as cash assistance to students in need; cash assistance to a family in need and individuals with disabilities; vegan food for local people assisting the relief team, and transportation

     

    30,000

    W29

    Details

    Spain

    Funds for the Red Cross of Marbella for 24 sleeping bags and bed mats; funds for the Charity Association of València for blankets; contribution to church in Madrid to purchase washing machine for those who are homeless; sleeping bags, gloves, hats, socks, scarfs and undergarments for those most in need 

    EUR 3,547.02

    4,676.62

    W30

    Details

    Slovenia

    Shelter for Homeless Individuals-Ljubljana: Winter jerseys, warm undergarments, gloves, socks, caps and pants; Shelter for Homeless Individuals-Maribor: Winter jerseys, warm shirts, cardigans, trousers, gloves, socks and warm undergarments; Catholic Charity-Vincencijeve Zvezde Dobrote: Shoes for homeless individuals

    EUR 1,500

    1,977.70

    W31

    Details

    Âu Lạc

    Blankets, warm jackets, jeans, sugar, rice cakes, seasoning, cooking oil, soy sauce, cash assistance to residents and travel expenses in the northern region

    VND 178,185,000

     8,567

    W32

    Details

    Thailand

    Warm blankets and pajamas

    THB 78,780

    2,626

    W33

    Details

    Japan

    Gunma and Saitama Prefecture: Vegan snacks, candy, sweet treats, fruit, sweet buns, winter jackets, long coats, winter caps, gloves, warm socks, mufflers, undergarments, plastic bags, ribbons, medicine, hygienic masks, pocket warmers and travel expenses

     JPY 284,621 

    2,808.64

    W34

    Details

    South Korea

    600 blankets, vegan food, warm sleeping bags, winter gloves, winter hats, hot packs and gasoline

    KRW 9,952,800

    9,385

    W35

    Details

    Nepal

    Salyan and Palpa District: Blankets, mattresses and transportation for those in need and travel expenses for the relief team

    NPR  307,150

    3,530

    W36

    Details

    Kathmandu District: Blankets

    NPR 9,000

    103

    W37

    Details

    Sri Lanka

    Winter jerseys, warm caps for residents of extremely cold areas, and bed sheets for homeless people in other areas; dry rations for monks and flood victims in Thanthirimale; transportation, hotel charges, gasoline and labor

    LKR 192,920

    1,522.05

    W38

    Details

    India

    Sleeping bags, jackets, shawls and blankets

    INR 1,241,813

    23,744

    W39

    Details

    Formosa

    Contributed cash, vegan food, winter clothes and supplies, hygiene items and gifts to disadvantaged individuals, animals and various charitable organizations in Keelung, Hualian, Taichung, Chiayi,
    Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung and Taoyuan

     TWD 504,252

    17,298

    W40

    Details

    China

     

    Contributed cash, vegan food, winter clothes and supplies to disadvantaged individuals, temples and charitable organizations in Jilin
    Province, Qinghai Province, Hubei Province, Xinjiang Province, and Yunnan Province; contributed building materials and dog medicine to Loving Home stray dog shelter in Shanxi Province

    RMB 221,788

    35,646

    W41

    Details

     

    Hong Kong and Sichuan Province: Blankets, winter coats, scarves, trousers, undergarments, socks and vegan cookies

    HKD 11,780

    1,516

    W42

    Details

       

    TOTAL

    US$372.233.09

     

     

    Receipts