Tzu Chi disaster relief volunteers always bow in respect when handing blankets to disaster victims, who "teach us to appreciate what we have," said volunteer Sherry Shih.
The Buddhist nonprofit group has grown to more than 5 million supporters worldwide with chapters in 30 countries since its inception in Taiwan 42 years ago. With almost 10,000 supporters in the San Francisco Bay Area, the organization is looking for volunteers in Santa Cruz to establish a local chapter.

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