Primer Group employee-volunteers heeded the call of communities and colleagues affected by the #TaalEruption2020.
Last Saturday, January 18, 2020, KaPrimers took time off their rest days to provide relief goods to around 200 families, including those from San Nicolas, Batangas, one of Primer Group’s adopted communities as part of its corporate social responsibility. Distribution of donations was done in partnership with Red Cross Philippines Batangas chapter.
Employee volunteers also visited colleagues from Batangas and Cavite who were affected by the ash fall.
From initiating a donation drive, gathering goods, collecting cash, sorting and repacking items, to visiting and distributing the reliefs, KaPrimers demonstrated passion and commitment not only to their work but also to the society they thrive in.
Donations from KaPrimers and partner organizations
Thanks to all KaPrimers who donated and helped made this relief operations possible.
These efforts were done to help those who were affected by the eruption of the Taal Volcano last January 12, 2020. Over 30,000 Filipinos have been affected and were forced to flee their homes due to the intense unrest of the Taal Volcano.
The volcano is currently at Alert Level 4, indicating that hazardous eruption is underway within hours or days. Moreover, Barangay Alas-as is currently among the barangays susceptible to base surge, or clouds of hot gases, ash, and rocks traveling horizontally at speeds of more than 80 kilometers per hour, according to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
COLLECTION OF DONATIONS IS STILL ONGOING!
For those who are interested to donate, you may still do so.
DONATE IN KIND:
Donations shall be sent out to evacuees and areas affected through our partner organization Philippine Red Cross Batangas.
For water donations, we encourage everyone to give gallons instead of water bottles to help reduce plastic waster.
For those donating clothes, please make sure to donate clothing items that are usable and comfortable for evacuees.
You may check out their outreach efforts through their social media page (https://www.facebook.com/phredcross.batangas/) or through their contact details +63 917 135 6219/ +63 917 773 4912.
DONATE IN CASH
Cash donations will be deposited to Philippine Red Cross Batangas chapter through our Employee Volunteer Group.
You may coordinate with our Corporate Social Responsibility team through core@primergrp.com or local 1203 for further queries and assistance regarding Primer Group’s cash and in-kind donations.