Be There.  Be Hope.  In Haiti.

Tragedy struck the already-beleaguered nation of Haiti on
January 12. The magnitude-7 earthquake effectively flattened
the capital city of Port-au-Prince, affecting an estimated 3
million people and killing untold tens of thousands.

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is already
responding. “UMCOR has always had a strong presence in
Haiti,” UMCOR executive Tom Hazelwood said. “With this
tragedy, we’ll just be redoubling our efforts, and we’ll be calling
on people across the country to help us.”

HOW CAN I HELP?

Below are four ways you can help the people of Haiti.

*Give Generously
You may send your check to the church or donate online.  If you choose to send your check here, please make the check out to FUMC and note "UMCOR Haiti Emergency" in the memo line. You can make a gift online by clicking here.100% your gift to the Haiti Emergency will
go to help the people of Haiti.

*Send Birthing, Layette, & School Kits
If you can imagine giving birth or caring for an infant in makeshift camps or even in shelters, the need for Birthing and Layette Kits becomes obvious.  For older children, school has been disrupted and classes are now being held outdoors or in whatever shelter can be found.  School supplies are a high priority for establishing some sense of normalcy in the children's lives.

You can find instructions on how to prepare these kits by clicking the links on the left side of this page.

As the kits are prepared, please be sure to include at least $1 per kit for shipping costs. Bring your completed kits to FUMC before March 22 so they may be picked up by volunteers from the Conference.

Jesus had a special place in his heart for children.  He admonished his followers to care for the widows and orphans.  In this Lenten Season, may we open our hearts to mothers and children, many of whom have become widows and orphans as a result of these recent disasters, and who are living in very difficult circumstances.

*Send Health Kits
UMCOR is shipping health kits to provide basic necessities to
people who have lost everything. Instructions for assembling
and shipping health kits can be found by clicking here.

*Prepare to Volunteer
There is be a great need for volunteers to help rebuild.
Those wishing to volunteer should contact their
jurisdictional United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM)
coordinator about opportunities. Click here for more information.