Feijoada Fundraiser for Mariana / Rio Doce Region Central Lutheran Church Seattle, WA, USA January 2, 2016
Feijoada Fundraiser for Mariana / Rio Doce Region
Central Lutheran ChurchSeattle, WA, USAJanuary 2, 2016
Seattle Help for Mariana
Program11:45 - Doors Open12:00 PM – Lunch Served12:45 PM - Start1PM – Eduardo Mendonça & Ted Bohn2 PM – Program End
MenuFeijoadaCollard GreensGuaranáPão de QueijoDesserts
Seattle Help for Mariana – Map of area
Seattle Help for Mariana - facts
Nov 5, 2015 – Fundão and Santarém dams breachedDams operated by mining company SamarcoWave of Toxic Mud 2.5 meters (8.3 feet) high released into the Rio Doce
Minas Gerais (MG) and Espírito Santo (ES) states affected3.2 M population along the Rio DoceGovernador Valadares – pop 278,000
Casualties – at least 4 dead, 22 missing, over 600 homelessNov 23, 2015 - reached Atlantic Ocean
300 miles (500 km) downstream
Seattle Help for Mariana
http://www.samarco.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Actions-Report-15.12.15.pdf
Seattle Help for Mariana
Seattle Help for Mariana
Seattle Help for Mariana - beneficiaries
Municipality of ALPERCATA (MG) Population 7,000 Neighboring municipalities -
Governador Valadares, Tumiritinga, Capitão Andrade, Engenheiro Caldas, Fernandes Tourinho, Sobrália.
Supporting Agency Baptist Convention of Minas Gerais World Vision International
Main Needs: Drinking Water Mattresses Kitchen Supplies (bowls, pots,
cutlery) Linens, clothing Hygiene Kits Food Parcels Cookers, Refrigerators
Seattle Help for Mariana – Tax Deductible DonationsPayPal to [email protected] Card Donation at www.brazilcenter.orgMail in donation to
Brazil CenterPO Box 2242Kirkland, WA 98083-2242
Sponsors
Solange & Chris SpanierSpanier’s Cozinha
Eduardo Mendonça – Brazil Center
Ana Paula Mendonça – Brazil Center
Silvana’s Bakery ClassesJoão Boff – Café KitandaCentral Lutheran Church
Social Justice and AdvocacyBrazil Center Volunteers