What You Can Do to Help in Haiti

My thoughts have been with the people of Haiti this week, devastated by an earthquake of magnitude 7.0. With 9 million residents, Haiti has been called the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. A report by one news company said that 75 percent of the population lives on less than $2 a day. Its resources for rescue and relief efforts are almost non-existent.

Knowing how best to help is always a challenge following a disaster of this kind. We are fortunate to know of two wonderful Christian agencies that have been active in Haiti for many years and are set to deliver aid.

I encourage you to make a donation for Haiti relief through one of the following avenues.

Global Partners (label your donation with the code “WM07-0005” and the description “Haiti Relief”)

Global partners is the world mission agency of The Wesleyan Church. Your contribution will help to relieve 106 congregations affected by the quake and will provide medical supplies for a Christian hospital serving those afflicted in Haiti.

World Hope International (select “Disaster Response – Haiti” from the drop-down menu)

World Hope is an Christian relief and development agency, founded under the direction of The Wesleyan Church, that has been active in Haiti for many years. Your contributions will be used to fund disaster relief in that country.

Let's be generous.

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