Haiti Earthquake

January 14, 2010

As most everyone knows by now a massive, 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti near the capital of Port-au-Prince on Tuesday, January 12th. The damage to buildings is extensive and the number of deaths is estimated, by the American Red Cross, to be upwards of 50,000. World Vision, a Christian humanitarian charity organization, is on the ground rushing emergency supplies to survivors of this catastrophe.

“We would be very concerned about a quake of this magnitude anywhere in the world, but it is especially devastating in Haiti, where people are acutely vulnerable because of poor infrastructure and extreme poverty,” said Edward Brown, World Vision’s relief director in the United States.

I believe it is times like these that the church can step up and show the love of Christ in a big way. It is our Christian duty to help in this time of need. Any gift you are able to make now will help distribute life-saving relief supplies – including food, clean water, blankets, and tents — to children and families devastated by the earthquake and aftershocks in Haiti.

Here are a few sites and contacts to help you find a way to give:

State Department - Text 90999 to give $10.

American Red Cross - 1-800-RED-CROSS

World Vision - Donate Online Now!

Baptist World Aid

Compassion International

Smaritan's Purse

Hands and Feet

Posted 1/14/2010 in Stephen Gray | 1 Comment - Add Comment

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     You need to add the Baptist World Alliance to your list. They have already sent $10,000 and plan to send more as funds come in. www.bwanet.org