Where to Call for Information
The Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles has been receiving partial lists of victims reported by the main hospitals of Guadalajara in the wake of Wednesday’s explosions. Those wishing information on victims should call one of these numbers (all area codes 213): 351-6810, Ext. 13; 351-6828; 351-6823, Ext. 27; 351-6820; 351-6840, Ext. 42; 351-6815; 351-6837, Ext. 38.
The consulate suggests that those wishing to make donations send checks through the following fund: Fund for the Guadalajara Survivors, California Commerce Bank, P.O. Box 30886, Los Angeles, Calif. 90030.
The Catholic Diocese of Orange is also collecting donations. It will forward checks to Guadalajara through Catholic Relief Services. Send to Msgr. John Urell, 2811 E. Villareal Drive, Orange, Calif. 92667.
St. Boniface Catholic Church has established a “Guadalajara Relief Center.” The address is 120 N. Janss St., Anaheim, Calif. 92805.
The American Red Cross is also taking cash donations. The contributions may be made to any Red Cross chapter or mailed to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013.
Another organization is coordinating relief efforts in the Los Angeles area: the “Comite de Beneficiencia Mexicana,” 2900 Privada Pedro Infante, Los Angeles, Calif. 90063, telephone 213-269-3002.
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