San Jose, CA (PRWEB) November 21, 2013 -- Working with Anakbayan Silicon Valley (ABSV), a youth and student organization that advocates for the rights and welfare of Filipino youth, GreenMouse, Inc. will provide an ABSV designated drop-off area for collecting electronic waste at 529 Race Street, San Jose. Money generated from the recycling of the electronic waste will be donated to ABSV. Monetary donations can also be made at this event.
“With the help of NAFCON, who works with on-the-ground organizations to make sure relief and aid go directly to where it’s needed – the urban poor and rural areas that already have weak infrastructures – we can contribute to the relief efforts. This is an important fundraiser for ABSV members. We have friends and family in the Philippines who need our help,” said Amelia Vergel de Dios, ABSV Event Organizer.
About GreenMouse, Inc.
GreenMouse, Inc. was founded in 2005 with the purpose of creating jobs for disadvantaged young adults and to provide electronic waste recycling services and fundraising events to the community. GreenMouse trains and hires at-risk young adults and high school students. The company partners with the City of San Jose and its work2future program and Rebekah Children’s Services and its wraparound program to foster job development. For more information, visit http://www.greenmouse.com.
About ABSV
ABSV is a member organization of the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON), who has an ongoing campaign for natural disaster relief and works with trusted grassroots organizations in the Philippines. ABSV ensures that all monetary donations will go toward aid for communities affected by Typhoon Haiyan. For more information, visit their website at http://www.anakbayansv.com.
About NAFCON
NAFCON is a national multi-issue alliance of Filipino organizations and individuals in the United States serving to protect the rights and welfare of Filipinos by fighting for social, economic, and racial justice and equality. At present, NAFCON members encompass over 23 cities in the United States. For more information, visit their website at http://www.nafconusa.org.
Evelyn O'Donnell, Green Mouse Recycling, http://www.greenmouse.com/making-a-difference.html, +1 (408) 464-9999, [email protected]
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