Community Corner

Help Push Typhoon Relief Over The Top

A Brooklyn man's connection to his family halfway around the world.

The typhoon that swept through the Philippines earlier this year spread damage far and wide, with an impact felt even here in Brooklyn.

Now, through GoFundMe, a local resident is putting together donations to help mitigate the damage felt by one family that has truly struggled in the aftermath of that powerful storm.

Brooklyn resident Eric Lau is collecting donations — and is near his $5,000 fundraising goal — to help his extended family rebuild their devastated home near Burauen, Leyte in the Phillipines.

Donating through their campaign is just one way you can help during the season of giving.

To learn more, check out the campaign here.


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