Salvadoreans United of Minnesota working together with the Justice Mission of Chicago to bring Humanitarian Aid to El Salvador

The Salvadoreans United in Minnesota group -SUM-is conducting a humanitarian campaign to send material support to communities in El Salvador affected by storm Ida.

Salvadoran authorities say at least 192 people were killed by floods and landslides that swept through the country last week.
El Salvador's Civil Protection agency said in a statement that 89 of the victims were killed in the state of San Vicente, where days of heavy rains caused mud and boulders to sweep down the side of the Chichontepec volcano before dawn a week ago.
The agency said Sunday that dozens more remain missing. It stated that more than 14,000 Salvadoran have been affected by the floods and mudslides that were indirectly linked to Hurricane Ida's passage through the region. (http://www.speroforum.com/a/22340/Hurricane-devastation-in-El-Salvador

We are  urging all organizations and individuals in Minnesota to join us in this campaign.  We are accepting clothing in decent condition, canned and non-perishable foods, medical supplies and monetary help.

 Salvadoreans residing in Minnesota and Chicago are joining efforts to send a caravan of material aid including two mobile clinics. Your financial support is crucial to pay for gas, food and return airfares  for the volunteer drivers.

Friday November 20th, a truck will leave Minneapolis for Chicago with most of the materials collected. Tuesday November 23rd a caravan of trucks including two mobile clinics will leave Chicago for  El Salvador. Father Jose Landaverde, one of the lead organizers and member of the Justice Mission, estimates that the Caravan will arrive in EL Salvador December 3rd.

For more information contact   Ana Miranda at 612.822.3315
Your tax deductible contribution can be made out to Salvadorenos Unidos en Minnesota.