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Due to COVID-19, many organizations no longer provide free tax filing services, rendering low-income taxpayers helpless. In light of this, Tzu Chi volunteers across the United States stepped up to help the influx of applicants.
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On September 6, 2022, under the afternoon sun in California’s Silicon Valley, Tzu Chi volunteers Michelle Wong and Leslie Shieh welcomed Slava and his family to their dental clinic. Escaping conflict in Ukraine, comedian Slava and his wife, Tosha, found safety in the United States after a long journey accompanied by their two young children, Amir and Arina. Slava had been experiencing a toothache, but at that time, they could not afford the cost of expensive dental procedures. Slava’s wife, Tosha, searched for help via the internet, and Tzu Chi promptly reached out to provide the family with free dental care and living assistance.
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Upon witnessing the effects of Hurricane Ian in Florida, Tzu Chi volunteers from the Southern Regional office and additional United States regional offices swiftly gathered in Florida to provide their love and relief. Together, they assessed the situation on site and began a six-day, seven-session distribution effort as of October 15, 2022. The latest and largest event was held on November 5 in Lee County’s Fort Myers community. With both hands outstretched and heads bowed in reverence, Tzu Chi volunteers delivered cash cards, eco-blankets, and essential supplies to survivors.
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Tzu Chi USA first brought disaster relief to Collier County, Florida, after Hurricane Irma in 2017. Then, in September 2022, Hurricane Ian struck southwestern Florida again, and Tzu Chi volunteers returned to the area to provide aid. With the bonds formed here five years ago and the help of Collier County Commissioner Penny Taylor, the Tzu Chi team could quickly complete a disaster assessment and other preparations for several Hurricane Ian relief distributions. Tzu Chi USA held its fourth distribution at the Naples Botanical Garden on October 23.
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In August 2022, Tzu Chi Boston Alumni Yang Qu started a fruit and vegetable distribution at Taitung Village, Boston, to support the disadvantaged. Every two weeks, Tzu Chi volunteers come to Taitung Village; October 1 was the fifth distribution.
Master's Teachings
Teachings by Dharma Master Cheng Yen Translated by Dharma as Water Development Department, Tzu Chi USA Recently, I have been encouraging everyone to take an inventory of their lives and look back at what they have done in this lifetime. As I look back on my own life, I find that my greatest accomplishment— and […]
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Businesses donated 10,000 zippered bags to contain medical kits for Haiti earthquake survivors and Afghan refugees that Tzu Chi USA assembles with the help of community volunteers. Photo/Shu Li Lo Written by Mei Chen Chien, Shu Li Lo, Yung Chung Tseng Translated by H.B. Qin Edited by Ida Eva Zielinska In September 2021, at Tzu […]
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The Tzu Chi USA team in El Monte, California, poses for a photo during the 2021 Tzu Chi International Medical Association (TIMA) Convention. Photo/Shuli Luo Written by Rujing Zheng, Shuli Luo Translated by Mark Wan Edited by Ida Eva Zielinska The 25th Tzu Chi International Medical Association (TIMA) Convention, co-hosted by Tzu Chi USA and […]