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The Joe Salave'a Foundation is a non-profit
501(c)(3) organization. It was originally established
in 2001 to raise money to support and promote youth development
programs with a mission to Empower,
Educate, and Encourage the youth by providing educational
opportunities, sports clinics, and complimentary programs.
The foundation is able to achieve its mission through
financial contributions from local and off-island businesses
and individuals.
Recent Developments after
the Tsunami of 2009 that left many villages in Samoa grieving
and in rubble has pressed this foundation back into service
as a relief effort for those who have been hardest hit.
Here is a letter from
Joe regarding the Tsunami:
I want to Thank all of you for your prayers and continued
support. Any natural disaster is devastating and unpreventable.
In times like this, we find solace in family, friends,
community, and faith. There is no profound word, rhyme,
or phrase to comfort those who have lost loved ones. But
the power of prayer and support will go a long way to
recovery. Lets continue to pray for the families affected
by this disaster.
Love, The Salave'as (Joe, Josie, Katalina, & Fatuimoana)
I can be reach by mail:
Attn. Coach Joe Salave'a
1393 South 7th Street
San Jose, CA. 95112
408-924-1275
DONATIONS FOR RELIEF ARE BEING CHANNELED THROUGH:
San Jose State for the Samoan Relief Effort:
Make checks out to Associated Students, Inc SJSU
Memo line: Samoa Tsunami Recovery Fund
Please fill out the memo line for
the money to go to the right account. They can specify
Samoa Tsunami Recovery Fund and it will go to the relief
fund that will be split evenly amongst the families directly
affected.
AS Tax ID is # 94-1156305
MAIL TO:
Maribel Martínez
Cesar Chavez Community Action Center
San Jose State University
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0129
Office: (408) 924-4143
Cell: (408) 309-6035
Fax: (408) 924-6220
mmartinez@as.sjsu.edu
www.as.sjsu.edu
“Never underestimate the power of a few committed
people to change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing
that ever has.”
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