Crosswalk.com: Food for the Hungry and the City of Phoenix announced Jan. 7 a historic partnership that will provide emergency relief and long-term development aid for survivors of last month's devastating tsunami. Named "Rising to Help," the joint venture combines the strengths of both groups to help tens of thousands of survivors in Indonesia's Aceh Province.
Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon challenged other U.S. cities to adopt reconstruction projects in the devastated region.
Food for the Hungry has strategic partnerships around the world, but this is the first large-scale initiative where a U.S. city is mobilizing citizens to reach out to those devastated by the recent disaster. Officials believe this focused effort will provide greater impact and allow Phoenicians more opportunities to connect with relief efforts rather than just making cash contributions.
