The Bhutanese Tornado Release Fund, initiated by the Bhutanese Society of Western Massachusetts, Inc, has distributed the donated funds to the tornado victims today amidst a special function.
According to Hari Khanal, the Society distributed US dollar 5,058, which was collected from various organizations and individuals, to the victims.
Khanal further informed BNS that each of the 14 tornado Bhutanese families received at least US dollar 344. At least 14 Bhutanese resettled in West Springfield were badly affected by a powerful tornado that hit the city on June 1.
Benu Chhetri, one of the tornado victims, after receiving the financial support, said that he was very excited to receive such support and solidarity from people from all walks of life. “We will also extend our helping hands in any such difficult situations,” added Chhetri.
Below follows the details of the donors:
– Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), Needham, MA (USD 1000)
– Organization of Bhutanese Communities in America, Inc (USD 600)
– Anne S. Awad (USD 500)
– Bhutanese Community of MA, Worcester (USD 300)
– Sewa, Connecticut Chapter (USD 1,001)
– Newton Balbihar Farmingham, MA (USD 420)
– Individual Bhutanese from Westfield and Springfield, MA (USD 795)
– Individual Bhutanese from Lymn, MA (USD 105)
Meanwhile, the VHP, New Hampshire distributed utensils, clothes, among other items to the victims during the function.
Reported by Shankar Gautam from Springfield, MA for BNS.
