Catriona Gray has raised PhP 1 million for families in Smokey Mountain area

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray expressed her gratitude for everyone who helped her raise PhP 1 million for the families residing in Smokey Mountain, Tondo, Manila.

Catriona thanked her followers via an Instagram post uploaded on April 1.

She wrote, “I can't keep the smile from my face. THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who joined in donating towards helping feed the families of Smokey Mountain, Manila! Together we've raised $20,000.

“Currently we've distributed to 790 families and are in the process, in partnership with @youngfocusph staff and other local NGOs, of feeding another 1000 families this coming Friday! Because of your generosity almost 2,000 Filipino families will not go hungry and be able to stay home to protect their families health as well as their own!”

The beauty queen also assured she isn't done yet with helping despite the early success of her donation drive.

She encouraged more help, saying, “Let's continue to reach more families in this time of need. One 15kg bag of rice costs only $11US or Php550. Any little bit of kindness is very much appreciated! All bank and donation info can be found on www.youngfocus.org/rice. Thank you SO much!”

Catriona started the call for donations to aid families residing in the Smokey Mountain area in this time of the COVID-19 crisis.

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