Haiti Relief

ELCA RESPONSE TO HAITI NEEDS:

The ELCA, through the Lutheran World Federation, is already responding to the critical needs of survivors in Haiti. Thankfully, the LWF offices and staff on the island were spared in the earthquake, making it possible for work to begin immediately. Staff there will focus their immediate efforts on issues of water safety and sanitation, assisting with medical triage, and providing emergency sheltering for the many who are now homeless. The ELCA has long-standing relationships in Haiti through several organizations and the Lutheran Church in Haiti.

In anticipation of your generous gifts, ELCA Disaster Response has authorized $250,000 for immediate relief assistance in Haiti, with the possibility for an additional $500,000 as the full scope of this disaster continues to become clear. Your gifts are needed now to make this type of rapid response possible.

· Check or money orders to the address below
· Credit card by phone: 800.638.3522
· or online at www.elca.org/haitiearthquake

ELCA Int'l Disaster Response
Attn: Haiti Earthquake Relief
PO Box 71764
Chicago, IL 60694-1764
write "Haiti Earthquake Relief" on your check's memo line.

Additional Help for Haiti. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is also launching a national $3 million “Helping Haiti” effort at www.Thrivent.com/helping Haiti.

Thrivent will contribute $1, up to $1 million, for every $2 members make by March 31 to the following: Lutheran World Relief, ELCA Disaster Response. Donations can be made to the above Website or by calling 800-236-3736 between 7 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday. When prompted, say “directory” and enter ext. 83003