Fairhope, Alabama
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TAIWANESE AMERICANS' PHILANTHROPY
The Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of North America (Gainesville, Georgia branch) is donating 10 thousand masks (made in Taiwan) to Fairhope; they are to be distributed through local charities, and other service organizations to those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
The island of Taiwan has been particularly successful in fighting the pandemic, according to news reports.
The Fairhope city council officially accepted the gift during its last meeting; Fairhope police will be giving out some to citizens needing them as well, according to mayor Wilson.
According to a recent NBC news report:
Update: Changes were made to this post's title for clarity.
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| Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia |
The Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of North America (Gainesville, Georgia branch) is donating 10 thousand masks (made in Taiwan) to Fairhope; they are to be distributed through local charities, and other service organizations to those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
The island of Taiwan has been particularly successful in fighting the pandemic, according to news reports.
The Fairhope city council officially accepted the gift during its last meeting; Fairhope police will be giving out some to citizens needing them as well, according to mayor Wilson.
According to a recent NBC news report:
"As the U.S. battles the coronavirus, Taiwanese
Americans are among those stepping up to donate lunches, money and
medical supplies. Their philanthropy comes
as Taiwan — the self-ruled democratic island that China claims as its
own — receives worldwide praise for containing the coronavirus ... Taiwan has set about donating millions of face masks to
the U.S., European countries and its diplomatic allies, and chronicling
its efforts under hashtags like #TaiwanCanHelp and #TaiwanIsHelping."
The effort was begun in March in New York by Taiwanese immigrant/businessman James Chaung, according to the reports.
Mayor Wilson: "I want to thank Fairhope resident Pei Lin Ishawood for helping fundraise for 10,000 disposable masks generously donated for the City of Fairhope.
As a member of Gainesville, Georgia, chapter of the Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce of North America, she was instrumental in raising funds to donate supplies to multiple cities and groups.
We are so grateful for this effort that started in April. The City will distribute the masks to Rotary Youth Club, Ecumenical Ministries, the Fairhope Police Department, members of the James P. Nix Center as well as to Fairhope East Elementary, Fairhope West Elementary, J. Larry Newton, Fairhope Middle School and Fairhope High School."
The Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia has a Facebook page - here.
The effort was begun in March in New York by Taiwanese immigrant/businessman James Chaung, according to the reports.
Mayor Wilson: "I want to thank Fairhope resident Pei Lin Ishawood for helping fundraise for 10,000 disposable masks generously donated for the City of Fairhope.
As a member of Gainesville, Georgia, chapter of the Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce of North America, she was instrumental in raising funds to donate supplies to multiple cities and groups.
We are so grateful for this effort that started in April. The City will distribute the masks to Rotary Youth Club, Ecumenical Ministries, the Fairhope Police Department, members of the James P. Nix Center as well as to Fairhope East Elementary, Fairhope West Elementary, J. Larry Newton, Fairhope Middle School and Fairhope High School."
The Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia has a Facebook page - here.
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