We Match Donations for Typhoon Victims

We ( Root International Peace Corps and Chao Foundation ) are now accepting donations from US individuals or corporations for the benefits of Taiwanese victims from Typhoon Morakot. All donations will be applied to joint relief effort with Taiwan Root Medical Peace Corps.

Individual donation made through www.eastvilagers.org will be matched dollar for dollar from the Ping & Amy Chao Family Foundation. Now 2 (Your Employer and Chao Foundation) for 1 Matching ! Spread the words.

If individual has employer matching program, he or she can get $2 (Employer+Chao Foundation) for $1 matching. Otherwise, he or she can get $1 (Chao Foundation) for $1 matching. Deadline-wise, donations for emergency relief should be asap. But, the need for aftermath will last at least weeks. EV and RIPC will announce the deadline for donations when it is set.

Ways to Give

If you’d like to give, you can send a check, wire money, or do an online transaction.  If you are sending in a check or wiring money, please email admin@eastvillagers.org to let us know about your donation through East Villagers and how much for matching donation from the Chao Foundation.  If you pay by paypal, your information will be automatically updated on East Villagers. Root International Peace Corps is registered in the State of California and classified by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our tax ID is #20-5363742. You may choose to make your tax deductible donations as follows:

By Check

Please send check in U.S. dollars, payable to:

Root International Peace Corps

800 High Street, Suite 408
Palo Alto, CA   94301
Phone:  (650) 323-2148
FAX:     (650) 323-2179

By Wire

Beneficiary Bank :

Bank of the West ( San Marino Branch), 2395 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108

**ABA Number : 121100782

Beneficiary Name : Root International Peace Corps.

Beneficiary Account : 718034671

Please write “East Villagers” in the note.

By Credit Card or PayPal
We encourage you to give by check or wire to maximize your donation. Using Paypal is free for the donor but 2-3% + a transaction fee will be deducted by Paypal from your donation to us. Fill out the Paypal Donation form above to make a donation via Paypal or Credit Card.  Thank you for your support!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us, admin@eastvillagers.org.

Please check this News Article for Taiwan Root Typhoon Relief Mission Updates: http://www.eastvillagers.org/article.php?article_id=29

Main Photo via REUTERS/Rio de Castro