By Kathleen Strozza | President, UNICO
With the Abruzzo Region in Southern Italy still suffering earthquake aftershocks, UNICO National and its 130 Chapters are reacting with a broad vision and plan to help those in this devastated area. More than 40,000 were left homeless and over 27,000 students of the University of L’Aquila have been displaced.
Building on its previous experiences, UNICO has harnessed the energies of its dedicated members to raise funds and take a lead position in providing relief for disaster victims in the Abruzzo region.
The initial funds collected have been used for distributing food, blankets, hygiene items and clothes.
UNICO is now in the second phase of Earthquake relief, to residents of the province of L’Aquila, in the Abruzzo region. Our objective is to raise all that we possibly can, to assist the victims and help them rebuild their lives and community. We thank those who have already contributed, but more needs to be done. We certainly encourage all members of the public to join us in the humanitarian effort. No donation would be considered too large or too small. Together we can provide much needed assistance, for those so badly in need.
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