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By now, we all know that on Tuesday, Jan 12th 2010 a violent earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 hit Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Aftershocks continue to rock the country and hamper rescue and relief efforts. This country is the poorest country in the western hemisphere. The earthquake has killed thousands and left a population of 3 million people without access to potable water, food, medical care and electricity.

Here are some suggestions on how you can help financially:

Samaritan’s Purse: a charity eligible for the 50 million dollar matching program by the Canadian Government
To donate online: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/Giving/Haiti_Donation/
By phone: 1-800-663-6500 1-403-250-6565
Mail: Samaritan’s Purse Canada,
20 Hopewell Way NE Calgary, Alberta T3J 5H5
canada@samaritan.org

Our denomination, C&MA Canada, does not currently have a missions post in Haiti. The Global Ministries office of Alliance Compassion participates in relief efforts through Christian Relief and Development agencies, a charity eligible for the 50 million dollar matching program by the Canadian Government.
Cheques payable to: Global Emergency Response Fund on our offering envelopes or
Website: www.camcan.org by clicking on “Donate Now” on this home page

CDIA – Coram Deo International Aid of Canadian Reformed Church has a Christian School and medical missions established there years ago. The school was feeding over 300 students including orphans prior to the quake which has levelled the school altogether. CDIA is a charity that is eligible for the 50 million dollar matching program by the Canadian Government
Donate online: http://www.cdiacanada.com/
Or by mail: 27 Legend Court PO Box 10033 Ancaster, Ontario L9K 1P2

World Vision Canada: a charity eligible for the 50 million dollar matching program by the Canadian Government
Online: www.worldvision.ca
Phone: 1- 866-595-5550

Red Cross of Canada: a charity eligible for the 50 million dollar matching program by the Canadian Government
Online: www.redcross.caa
Phone: 1-800-418-1111
Mail: Canadian Red Cross
5700 Cancross Court, Mississauga, ON L5R 3E9

There are things happening around our hometown of Orangeville that you can support, as well.
The staff at Orangeville Christian School are holding a fundraising pancake breakfast this Saturday, January 23 from 8am to 10am. Admission is by donation and the proceeds will go to the relief effort. O.C.S. is located on Veteran's Way, just south of 5 sideroad on the west side of Orangeville. For more info, they can be reached at (519) 941-3381.
Living Faith Lutheran Church and Professional Cleaning Services have teamed up to collect needed supplies to be shipped out in a container to Haiti on January 27th. For more info about what they need or how to participate, Living Faith Lutheran Church can be reached at (519) 941-8297 or Cliff at Professional Cleaning Services at (519) 942-0387.

And, above all, please pray. Pray for the people of Haiti who have been devastated by this earthquake. Pray for the people who have already arrived in Haiti to help with rescue efforts, medical services, and basic survival. Pray that the much needed supplies will get through. Pray for coordination between relief organizations. Just pray.

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