Ash spewn thousands of feet in the air, the threat of deadly magma, and thousands of families displaced by nature's forces.

That is the scene in the Philippine province of Batangas where the Taal volcano has become active once again.

While the threat of a major eruption looms over the area, hazardous ash coats surfaces around the region. The danger in the area prompted the evacuation of everyone in a 15-kilometre radius to the volcano.

Those displaced by the volcano have been driven from their homes to crowded evacuation sites, while some find shelter by staying with people in the surrounding areas.

A Swift Current fundraiser is hoping to support those trapped in a potentially deadly situation by raising funds, medicine, and clothing.

Hosted by the Filipino Community of Swift Current and Area, this Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. will see the community invited into the Newcomer Welcome Centre for a come-and-go fundraiser event.

Rhigan Abarquez, the president of the Filipino Community of Swift Current and Area, said that they wanted to help bring Swift Current together to support his home country.

His family is still situated in the Batangas province, just past the 15-kilometre evacuation zone, but still well within danger's grasp.

While ash falls around his family, earthquakes also shake the area for long periods.

"They have their stuff packed in case they need to evacuate, they're ready to go, but life must go on."

While his family prepares for the worst and hopes for the best, Abarquez has sleepless nights in Swift Current while thinking of his loved ones.

His sister has assisted around 22 families with their evacuations from the evacuation zone.

In the event of an eruption, Taal, which is surrounded by a body of water, would send deadly steam into the surrounding areas.

While away from their homes, many people are left with little more than the clothes on their backs.

"They fled their homes with just themselves, they didn't have anything with them because they were advised right away to evacuate because it was unsafe for them."

"People are in need of help because they are not allowed to go back yet. Philvolcs, a government department in the Philipines that monitors the activity of the volcano, said it might take weeks or even months before it actually erupts."

"We are kind of worried what if no one is able to provide assistance by that time, so if we gather enough funds this Friday, January 24 at the Newcomer Welcome Centre, then we'll be able to identify families really in need of help from now until their rehabilitation stage."

Abarquez said that at least 12,000 families have left the evacuation zone.

He said that since announcing the fundraiser, the community has shown support towards the cause.

Collection booths for food and other personal items will also be located in Me Mart, and A&R Asian Food Store & Cafe.