We are extremely sad that Turkey has been hit by devastating earthquakes reaching magnitudes of 7.7. More than 1.500 casualties have been reported but the number is expected to increase much more.
Madison Association of Turkish Students of the UW-Madison shared an email with us on necessary immediate donation list, as they received it from the Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Please look carefully, donate if possible, by bringing items to the address indicated on the attached flyer. Alternative drop-off address for donations is: 915 University Bay Drive, Madison, WI 53705. Bring items by midnight tonight.
Immediately needed items are:
BLANKETS; TENTS; SLEEPING BAGS; POCKET WARMERS; WINTER CLOTHING (JACKETS, GLOVES, HEADGEAR); OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS FOR FLU, COLD AND PAIN KILLERS.
Financial donation is also possible. Kindly follow the information below, provided by the Turkish Embassy.