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Haitian Quake Relief
January 25, 2010 • By WebMaster

Haitian Quake Relief

Working with our Somebody Cares Caribbean chapter and it's network of churches, we are getting firsthand accounts of the situation and needs. The infra-structure in the Haitian capital is overwhelmed by the destruction. The scope of human suffering is unfathomable. But the Church is a beacon of hope and integrity in the midst of the chaos and pain.


For those wishing to donate goods for Haitian Relief and Recovery through Somebody Cares we want to say thank you and would like to ask for your cooperation as we gather and ship resources to the hardest hit areas of Haiti.
The following items have been requested for shipment to Haiti.  It would be best if each church adopt ONE type of item and send us uniform pallets rather than mixed loads.
  • Baby formula (dry/powder)
  • Baby wipes
  • Baby bottles
  • Diapers
  • Baby clothes
  • Toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush)
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Vitamins
  • First Aid kits
  • Socks
  • Blankets
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Flashlights
  • Batteries
  • Candles
  • Flip-flops (new)
  • T-shirts (new)
  • Pants (new)
  • Lightweight jackets (new)
  • Non-perishable food items NOT in cans (or cans with pull tops)
  • Generators of all sizes- gas or diesel
  • Dust masks

  • Working with SC Caribbean to determine the best response strategy; FUNDING IS URGENTLY NEEDED for shipping and initial response efforts. Additional resource and team needs will be posted in as soon as we have details.

  • Mobilizing people to pray for the quake survivors and relief workers.


To best facilitate the receipt and shipping of those goods to Haiti, we ask that you adhere to the following guidelines:

All goods need to be on standard 42” PALLETS and SHRINK WRAPPED if possible
LABEL with DETAILED ACCURATE INVENTORY on the outside of boxes/pallets contents of ALL items on the pallet large, legible print-
If entire pallet is uniform tell us quantity and brief description on label
If multiple items are on the pallet ALL items need to be listed
Food items MUST BE NON-PERISHABLE, UN-OPENED AND NOT EXPIRED
Sort items on pallets into like items- No food with clothing, etc.
NEW CLOTHING ONLY-Sorted by size/type (boys pants-Size 8)
NO PRESCRIPTION MEDS- Please call our office if you have these items; we DO HAVE partners that can receive/ship these items
NO PERISHABLE ITEMS OF ANY KIND

Please email Vickie@somebodycares.org or call at 713-621-1498 with list of items available and their condition (new- used) for shipping location and to set up delivery time.

Save lives with Somebody Cares by donating on-line today!


 DONATE SECURELY NOW!

OFFICIAL SOMEBODY CARES INTERNATIONAL

DROP OFF LOCATIONS FOR HAITI RELIE

Northeast:

Grace Church of Humble

7224 N Sam Houston Parkway E

Humble, TX 77396

Call 281-411-1111 for Hours


Southwest:

Together We Stand Christian Church

1432 Texas Parkway

Missouri City, TX 77489

Drop off hours: Tues/Fri. 9:30-4:00 PM

Wed/Thurs also 7-9 PM


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