CHATSWORTH : 5 Schools Share $15,000 Donation
A Chatsworth-based division of a Japanese electronics manufacturer presented $15,000 to five Chatsworth public schools Friday for earthquake relief.
The Sanyo Fisher (USA) Corp. presented the gift, which was donated by workers from the corporation’s parent company in Japan, to representatives of Germain Street Elementary, Superior Street Elementary, Chatsworth Park Elementary, Ernest Lawrence Middle School and Chatsworth High School. In addition, Sanyo Fisher donated $5,000 to the Chatsworth Chamber of Commerce to help rebuilding efforts in the business community.
“Being from an earthquake-prone country, the workers in Japan are familiar with the devastation and damage it can cause,” said Paul W. D’Arcy, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Sanyo Fisher. “They were looking for something local in Chatsworth that could revive hope and give support.”
Linda Pacheco, principal of Germain Street Elementary, said the donation will help to fill the gaps in FEMA funding, including preparedness for future quakes. She said the school will purchase an outdoor storage container--for emergency supplies of food and water--to replace the one blocked by structural damage during the quake.
“I’m delighted,” Pacheco said. “We were depending on the PTA to give money to us a little at a time. Now we have it. No more year to year.”
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