We’ve all been shocked by the devastation in the Philippines as a result of the enormous and destructive Typhoon Haiyan - believed to be the most powerful storm ever to make landfall.
ShelterBox Canada, a registered charity, is assembling funds from donations that will be matched by the Canadian Federal Government until December 8th, for humanitarian aid shipments of temporary shelters and other essential goods.

A Global Gift catalogue is also available on their website, where you can order holiday gifts starting from $20.00 All Global Gift donations received by December 8th 2013 will be going towards Typhoon Haiyan relief and will be matched by the Canadian Government.  Start a new holiday tradition!
** Special Note:  this date has been extended now to December 23rd 2013 **
Go to www.shelterboxcanada.org or phone toll-free 1-855-875-4661 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm Eastern Time) to donate quickly and easily online:

 

 

Ever wondered what's actually in a Shelter Box?  Here's a graphic showing typical contents:

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