Haiti Response
•100% of your donation will go directly to relief efforts--no administrative costs are withheld.
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Ready to get involved? Many people have asked how they can get involved. We are currently working to send medical teams to Haiti. We are partnering with other organizations for resource these teams. You can read more about this team need and our response in Haiti here.
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Many of us are asking: “What can I
do?” We may feel helpless because we are so far removed geographically
from Haiti, an island nation located 300 miles south of the tip of Florida. Yet,
there is so much we can do:
1) Pray. Pray for those still trapped in the rubble. Pray for those who have lost everything. Pray for families that still do not know the status of their loved ones. Pray for those who are grieving. Pray for the relief workers for strength and safety.
2) Be aware of the magnitude of the situation. Many estimates place the death toll as high as 200,000. The Katrina death toll was around 4,000. United Methodist Early Response teams were on the ground several weeks after Katrina. Due to the enormity of this disaster it will take significantly longer for volunteer teams to be allowed in the destruction area. According to Barbara Tripp, an UMCOR consultant, volunteers are encouraged to wait until conditions are safe for entry and the mission is defined. UMCOR is regrouping in the Dominican Republic at present in preparation for their long term volunteer response. Once the emergency phase has passed, we will be ready for action. As soon as we are aware of volunteer opportunities, we will inform you.
3) Respond as you are able. Fairhope UMC and UMCOR are continuing to mobilize their resources in cooperation with their partners. There are several avenues through which you can help.
1) Pray. Pray for those still trapped in the rubble. Pray for those who have lost everything. Pray for families that still do not know the status of their loved ones. Pray for those who are grieving. Pray for the relief workers for strength and safety.
2) Be aware of the magnitude of the situation. Many estimates place the death toll as high as 200,000. The Katrina death toll was around 4,000. United Methodist Early Response teams were on the ground several weeks after Katrina. Due to the enormity of this disaster it will take significantly longer for volunteer teams to be allowed in the destruction area. According to Barbara Tripp, an UMCOR consultant, volunteers are encouraged to wait until conditions are safe for entry and the mission is defined. UMCOR is regrouping in the Dominican Republic at present in preparation for their long term volunteer response. Once the emergency phase has passed, we will be ready for action. As soon as we are aware of volunteer opportunities, we will inform you.
3) Respond as you are able. Fairhope UMC and UMCOR are continuing to mobilize their resources in cooperation with their partners. There are several avenues through which you can help.
4) Please DO NOT plan to send Clothes…instead, have a local yard sale and give the proceeds to the UMCOR advance or to help sponsor a team.
If you have any questions, you may contact Rob Haynes at 928-1148 or rob.haynes@fairhopeumc.org
Thank you for your efforts.
You are helping to make a difference in people's lives.
