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*** UCC Disaster Alert ***
Haiti Earthquake
A 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti just before 5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 with major damage and loss of life feared. Striking 10 miles west of the capital city of Port-au-Prince, with a population of over 2 million, the shallow quake has been followed by several significant aftershocks.
The earthquake appears to be devastating. One Great Hour of Sharing(OGHS) funds are being rushed to our Haitian partners to support their initial emergency response. As damage assessments are made and plans for relief, recovery and rehabilitation are developed, additional OGHS funds will be shared with our partners. We anticipate the need for substantial designated gifts.
How to Help:
1. Pray for the people of Haiti their leaders and emergency and humanitarian aid workers.
2. To assist impacted families, you may:
Send gifts payable to your congregation marked for "OGHS - Haitian Relief" with the request they be sent through your Conference office on to Wider Church Ministries.
OR
Send gifts, made out to Wider Church Ministries and marked in the memo portion "OGHS - Haitian Relief" to Wider Church Ministries; 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115.
OR
Make a secure online donation below.
Make a secure online donation to the OGHS International Disaster Relief
For more information, please visit the UCC Haiti Earthquake Appeal page.
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