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Camas congregation gathers donations for typhoon survivors in the Philippines

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Mark Lockwood, a volunteer, sorts through toy donations in a warehouse at River Rock Church, in Camas. The items, as well as clothing and shoes for men, women and children, will soon be sent to people affected by Typhoon Haiyan, in the Philippines. Donations of bedding, hand sanitizer, bandages, diapers, school supplies, pots, pans and tarps, are accepted at River Rock through Saturday, Dec. 7. "The storm was an act of nature," said Tony Williamson, a pastor. "We want our response to be an act of God."

Mark Lockwood, a volunteer, sorts through toy donations in a warehouse at River Rock Church, in Camas. The items, as well as clothing and shoes for men, women and children, will soon be sent to people affected by Typhoon Haiyan, in the Philippines. Donations of bedding, hand sanitizer, bandages, diapers, school supplies, pots, pans and tarps, are accepted at River Rock through Saturday, Dec. 7. "The storm was an act of nature," said Tony Williamson, a pastor. "We want our response to be an act of God."

T-shirts, to help with relief efforts in the Philippines, are available to purchase for $20 each in the lobby of River Rock Church, 3520 N.E. Third Ave., Camas. Quantity discounts are available. Cash contributions will purchase food, rebuilding materials and school and medical supplies.

T-shirts, to help with relief efforts in the Philippines, are available to purchase for $20 each in the lobby of River Rock Church, 3520 N.E. Third Ave., Camas. Quantity discounts are available. Cash contributions will purchase food, rebuilding materials and school and medical supplies.

Mark Lockwood braved temperatures in the high 40s Thursday, while sorting donations of assorted goods that will soon be on their way to the Philippines.Lockwood, a volunteer, was dressed in several layers of clothing in the River Rock Church warehouse, as he separated contributions of clothing, shoes, bedding, toys, medical and school supplies, pots, pans and tarps.

According to the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, more than 3.3 million people were displaced by Typhoon Haiyan on Nov. 8. More than 5,200 people are reported dead, 25,615 were injured and 1,613 are missing.

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