RELIEF CARAVAN FROM SAN DIEGO REACHES QUAKE EPICENTER

April 11, 2010 (San Diego) -- Yesterday, volunteers from San Diego were met with gratitude by earthquake survivors , delivering food, water, tents, toys and hope for thousands left homeless near the epicenter in Mexico—including a one-day-old infant christened “America.”

“Thanks to all that have so generously donated and supported Border Angels so we can help the Mexicali Valley/Calexico earthquake victims,” said Enrique Morones, founder of the organization. “Yesterday we had eight truckloads of supplies we personally delivered to our indigenous brethren in Cucapa, La Mision, La Playa and surrounding areas in the epicenter area of the quake in Baja, Mexico.”

More help is needed, he emphasized, adding that another caravan will depart Saturday. “There is still a tremendous need for supplies, food, water, blankets, jackets, non perishable food and especially sleeping bags/tents. Tax deductible donations may be made online at www.borderangels.org , or drop off non-monetary supplies at any of the sites listed below.

CHULA VISTA (main drop off location)
Unitarian Universalist
970 Broadway # 104
Chula Vista (619) 258-0169 MAR

LEMON GROVE
St Phillips Church
Contact Isabel 619 739-5508

CLAIREMONT
Fast Keys & Engraving
8052 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego (858) 278-1323 Lori

SAN DIEGO
5 Star Bus Tours
1050 Kettner Blvd
San Diego (619) 232-5040/520-3490

VISTA
Unitarian Universalist
1600 Buena Vista Dr
Vista (760) 741-4317