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OEBB HURRICANE LAURA RELIEF- SEPT. 4th, 2020
LAKE CHARLES- LOUISIANA
UPDATE: OEBB HURRICANE DISATER RELIEF PART II:
RELIEF VISION CLINIC FOR LAKE CHARLES- OCT 17TH -TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED.
With new Hurricane Delta to the area. The power is out again. The area also have more damage due to flooding mud water so the clean up process is long, probably for 2 weeks.
OEBB is temporarily suspend the Oct 17th vision clinic.
We will resume the relief trip to Lake Charles about 2-3 weeks later once the power in area is back and the facility got clean up and ready.
Thank you so much for everyone's patience and please keep Lake Charles in your thoughts and prayers!
OEBB HURRICANE LAURA RELIEF- SEPT. 4th, 2020- LAKE CHARLES- LOUISIANA
It has been such a humbling experience for all of us who have been involved in this year Hurricane Laura Relief, amidst the phases of covid-19.
We couldn’t have done it without the tremendous trust and hearts from our families, friends, extended friends and newly made friends.
COVID-19 AND 2020 PHILIPPINES VISION & EDUCATION MISSION TRIP UPDATE: Cancelled.
Due to concerns for air travel and the health of the doctors, volunteers, and students; OEBB will temporarily suspend the vision mission trip to Palawan, Philippines, that was initially scheduled for June 2020.
Regarding the existing OEBB scholarship/sponsorship program, OEBB will remotely continue our support for the awarded scholarship/sponsorship students from Long An & Quang Ngai- Vietnam.
Additional plans are considered to aid the children from poverty families in Palawan, Puerto Princesa- Philippines, with school supplies.
We will continue with more updates as Covid-19 unfolds in the upcoming months.
COMMUNITY GIVE BACK COVID-19 RELIEF PROJECT:
COVID RELIEF- PERSONAL HYGIENE KIT GIVE AWAY
Saturday, Aug 1st, 2020 from 10am-12pm.
Corner 8th street and Trinity near Homeless Shelter Downtown Austin.
COVID RELIEF- FREE FACESHIELD TO PROTECT COMMUNITY DURING RE-OPENING PROCESS
(On going while supplies last)
As businesses are opening again, the need to stay safe and protected from Covid-19 is essential. Clear Vision Optometry- Austin Texas has partnered with OEBB in giving out face shields at no cost for clinics or businesses who are still in need of extra protection upon returning to work.
▶️ Any request for these protective face shields, please email us at openeyesbb@gmail.com.
OEBB COVID RELIEF- GROCERY FOR FAMILY IN NEED:
Covid Grocery Relief Application is now closed.
La aplicación Covid Grocery Relief ahora está cerrada.
We have exhausted our budget of $10,000 for Covid- Relief Grocery for Family in Need Project.
Hemos agotado nuestra presupuesto de de $ 10,000 para Covid Relief- Abarrotes para familias necesitadas
We will continue to process all the grocery requests that already been submitted to OEBB, with grocery delivery is pending on market availability and may arrive after April 25th, 2020.
Thank you for your understanding.
Gracias por su comprensión
And please continue to practice good hygiene and social distancing during the outbreak.
THANK YOU ALL DONORS AND SPONSORS WHO SUPPORTED THIS COMMUNITY RELIEF PROJECT
We are proud to credit the success of these programs to you- our contributors, volunteers, and members.
Community Give-back: Hurricane Laura Relief, Covid Relief Projects, Fun Field Fest 2019
Prevent Blindness Vision Care Program
School Support: Scholarship/Sponsorship for Disadvantaged Children, School supply Support, Bike-for-kids Program
Transformative Gratitude: Youth activities
100% of donated funds to OEBB are used solely to support OEBB programs. Our administrators do not get paid.
The annual membership due will go to help OEBB in sustaining our general operation. (Ie. Website maintenance, shipping..)
If you’d like to be involved and support us, please be a member and donate.