SALT LAKE CITY — An anonymous donor from the Muslim community of Salt Lake City has pledged to donate up to $100,000 in matching funds to help victims of the typhoon in the Philippines.
Islamic Society of Greater Salt Lake president Aden Batar says the donor will match funds donated to the society until the goal is reached. Donors don’t have to be Muslims.
The money will then be given to the Humanitarian Services department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Batar says they trust the LDS church will get the funds to the victims.
Batar didn’t say how much money has been donated yet, but said they haven’t reached the goal and will continue taking donations through the holidays.
Donations can be made at Zions Bank locations or at the website: http://www.utahmuslims.com.
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