Watsonville Buddhist Temple Flood Relief Fund

Hours after the Temple’s New Year's Eve Service, flood waters from the Salsipuedes Creek overflowed its banks and started to flood portions of Watsonville.

Flood Waters lapped at our Temple front door but miraculously did not enter the temple. Unfortunately, the temple storage areas, garage, parsonage and basement area did not fare as well and flood waters submerged and damaged those areas.

The temple put out a call for help and an army of temple members and community members answered its call.

Volunteers came out to sandbag, sweep out mud and flood waters and clean but the damage had been done.

The temple continues to rebuild, repair and clean; however, each day continues to reveal new flood damage with repair costs exceeding $50,000.

This account has been established to help cover costs for:

• Replacement of damaged infrastructure including electrical, ducting and gas lines.

• Drying out the basement and storage areas to prevent mold and mildew

• Replacement of drywall in damaged areas

• Repairs to Leaks in the Roof

The Watsonville Buddhist Temple will continue to be a sanctuary of Buddhist thoughts and teaching where everyone is welcomed regardless of race, faith or beliefs. Our Cultural Events and food festivals continue to unite our community together. We hope that you would consider donating to the temple fundraiser to help repair the damage caused by the flood waters.

Thank You

Donations can also be sent to the

Watsonville Buddhist Temple,

423 Bridge St, Watsonville, CA 95076

Attn: Flood Relief Fund