Feijoada Fundraiser for Mariana / Rio Doce Region

Central Lutheran ChurchSeattle, WA, USAJanuary 2, 2016

Seattle Help for Mariana

Program11:45 - Doors Open12:00 PM – Lunch Served12:45 PM - Start1PM – Eduardo Mendonça & Ted Bohn2 PM – Program End

MenuFeijoadaCollard GreensGuaranáPão de QueijoDesserts

Seattle Help for Mariana – Map of area

Seattle Help for Mariana - facts

Nov 5, 2015 – Fundão and Santarém dams breachedDams operated by mining company SamarcoWave of Toxic Mud 2.5 meters (8.3 feet) high released into the Rio Doce

Minas Gerais (MG) and Espírito Santo (ES) states affected3.2 M population along the Rio DoceGovernador Valadares – pop 278,000

Casualties – at least 4 dead, 22 missing, over 600 homelessNov 23, 2015 - reached Atlantic Ocean

300 miles (500 km) downstream

Seattle Help for Mariana

http://www.samarco.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Actions-Report-15.12.15.pdf

Seattle Help for Mariana

Seattle Help for Mariana

Seattle Help for Mariana - beneficiaries

Municipality of ALPERCATA (MG) Population 7,000 Neighboring municipalities -

Governador Valadares, Tumiritinga, Capitão Andrade, Engenheiro Caldas, Fernandes Tourinho, Sobrália.

Supporting Agency Baptist Convention of Minas Gerais World Vision International

Main Needs: Drinking Water Mattresses Kitchen Supplies (bowls, pots,

cutlery) Linens, clothing Hygiene Kits Food Parcels Cookers, Refrigerators

Seattle Help for Mariana – Tax Deductible DonationsPayPal to HelpMariana@brazilcenter.orgCredit Card Donation at www.brazilcenter.orgMail in donation to

Brazil CenterPO Box 2242Kirkland, WA 98083-2242

Sponsors

Solange & Chris SpanierSpanier’s Cozinha

Eduardo Mendonça – Brazil Center

Ana Paula Mendonça – Brazil Center

Silvana’s Bakery ClassesJoão Boff – Café KitandaCentral Lutheran Church

Social Justice and AdvocacyBrazil Center Volunteers