As many of us are aware of current natural disasters that have affected Asia in the last couple weeks - both the cyclone in Myanmar and the earthquake in China - and are concerned about ways to help out with the relief effort for the victims, my friend Niki sent me an email regarding the company she works for Cultural Homestay Int'l, and what they're doing to help the situation in China.

CHI, which is an organization that helps students studying abroad find places to stay, also has partners in China situated very close to where the earthquake happened and is accepting donations to give to the Chinese Red Cross, between now and May 31st. Whatever amount of money is donated, the company will match. By sending in to CHI, you will be, in effect, doubling your donations.

Please mail checks payable to CHI and mail to:
c/o: Tina
Cultural Homestay International
104 Butterfield Rd., San Anselmo, CA 94960

Our prayers and thoughts go out to the victims and their families.