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Thirteen volunteers from the Tzu Chi Southern Region traveled to Pine Island, Florida, the area hardest hit by Hurricane Ian, to care for survivors who are still living in damaged homes.
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On February 26, 2023, Tzu Chi New York hosted a vision mobile service at the NYPD Community Center at 127 Penn in Brooklyn, New York. Fifteen patients in total, regardless of insurance status, received prescription glasses in same-day service — 100% free. The opportunity was made possible thanks to a link with the NYPD Community Affairs Bureau.
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On February 2, 2023, Tzu Chi Northeast volunteers were invited to craft an all-vegetarian feast at the Lunar New Year Gala at New York City Mayor Eric Adams' home, Gracie Mansion. This groundbreaking collaboration marked Tzu Chi USA's first-ever visit to the prestigious residence.
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On February 23, 2023, Tzu Chi USA National Headquarters volunteers traveled to Ventura County in southern California to distribute disaster relief for residents affected by the winter storms.
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On International Women’s day, Tzu Chi was honored to host a panel dedicated to improving women’s lives in the modern, digital world. Digitalization: Opportunities for All brought to the forefront three women, Elise Anne DeVido, Caitlyn McCurn, and Keshia Mahmood, to present potential technical solutions to problems plaguing women. Explore with us the different tools women’s rights advocates are using around the world to empower women and girls to live up to their fullest potential, and become their own biggest advocates.
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From March 5–7, 2023, Tzu Chi visited the town of Nurdağı in Turkey’s Gaziantep Province for a three-day disaster relief distribution. The magnitude 7.8 and 7.5 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake Sequence struck near Nurdağı, Turkey, on February 6, and led to a tragic loss of life, many injuries, and the destruction of beloved homes. It is estimated that the Tzu Chi relief distributions will help a total of 8,000 disaster survivors.
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On January 9, 2023, a winter storm caused severe flooding in Planada, Merced County, central California. On February 11, Tzu Chi Northwest volunteers performed a second distribution to help affected communities.
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The “San Gabriel Valley Consortium on Homelessness” in southern California resumed its in-person annual conference at the Tzu Chi USA Headquarters campus this year. Nearly 200 participants from all walks of life gathered to discuss housing planning and affordable housing policies in the San Gabriel Valley, in hopes of helping those in need in the area.
