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Help for those affected by the tragedy in Beirut
2020-08-12Dear OCMHA families,
On August 4, 2020, two large explosions in Beirut shocked the world and shook the lives of the Lebanese people, including members of our OCMHA community. This tragedy left in its wake over 200 people dead, thousands injured and over 300,000 homeless. These losses are compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, and an economic crisis that has badly affected Lebanon in recent years.
We are thinking about the members of our OCMHA community who have tight ties to Lebanon. We hope your friends and families are safe and well. Please know that you have our support and we wish your families and friends strength to recover from this horrible event.
Government of Canada donation information can be found at: https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/issues_development-enjeux_developpement/response_conflict-reponse_conflits/crisis-crises/lebanon-liban.aspx?lang=eng
Of note (as outlined on the Government of Canada website), donations made to The Humanitarian Coalition between Aug 4 and 24, 2020 will be matched by the Government of Canada https://www.humanitariancoalition.ca/crisis-in-lebanon
Also, donations can be made to the Red Cross at the following link: https://donate.redcross.ca/page/65325/donate/1?_ga=2.153717691.2021007529.1596755235-759393373.1596755235
Sincerely,
David Loehr
President, OCMHA
Sincerely,
David Loehr
President, OCMHA