Catastrophic earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria on Monday, February 6, followed by a series of aftershock, killing more than 11,000 people and leaving tens of thousands injured. Survivors are still being pulled from the rubble.
Many of our Fenway Health staff members, patients, clients, supporters, and community members are from and/or have relatives and friends in Syria and Turkey. We stand with our Fenway family near and far, and send thoughts of strength and healing to all those affected.
As noted in a recent Boston Globe article, local community members in Boston are working to help those affected, at times struggling to contact relatives or send money for support. The article goes on to share that Turkish embassies and consulates in the United States are working to provide aid to individuals in Turkey by collecting cash donations and cold-weather supplies, such as blankets, jackets, or heat warmers and that Embassy officials are also working with Turkish Airlines to transport donated aid items.
Support may also be provided through nonprofit organizations such as Islamic Relief and Karam Foundation.