LINKS FOR HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF

Hurricane Katrina Relief - What We Can Do

It is said that crisis exposes the best and the worst of humanity. We have been encouraged by stories and images of heroism and sacrifice. We have had our hearts broken at the sight of crushed homes, crying children, dead bodies, and the images of desperation. We have been angered by violence and looting. The media have displayed the examples of the best and worst of humanity.

What can we do? We can pray. Prayer is real. Prayer is what God expects of us! Prayer is how we cooperate with what He is doing in the universe and in the hearts and minds of people. But God also expects us to put hands and feet and money to our prayers. As the Epistle of James says:

Jam 2:15-16 ESV If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled," without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that?

Monetary Donations

The most efficient way to help is to give money through reputable agencies, agencies who will share the Gospel as they distribute help. These agencies can leverage the purchase and distribution of necessary items. We have listed five Christian agencies. Donations can be made on-line to these agencies:

 

http://www.anglicancommunionnetwork.org
The ACN has launched a fund to support parishes on the front line of response to the disaster -- those whose towns and churches will receive the flow of refugees from the storm. The ACN website now has a PayPal link for the most rapid response. Checks payable to the Anglican Communion Network and designated for the Katrina Relief Fund may be sent to the ACN office, 535 Smithfield Street, Suite 910, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
 
http://www.samaritanspurse.org
 Samaritan's Purse Disaster Relief teams have begun operations in the vicinity of Mobile, Alabama, an area battered by high winds, torrential rains, and an estimated 12-foot storm surge that shoved the Mobile River over its banks. Our teams will work westward into devastated areas of Mississippi and Louisiana as conditions permit.  Our Disaster Relief teams work in partnership with local churches to ensure that spiritual needs are met, too. Teams share the love of Jesus Christ, pray with residents, and present them with a Bible when the work is completed.  (828) 262-1980 |  PO Box 3000  |  Boone, NC 28607   
 
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org
The Salvation Army is currently providing services to storm victims and first responders in the Gulf Coast states.  Financial contributions are greatly needed, and provide The Salvation Army with the funds to purchase what storm victims need. They also allow The Salvation Army to assess the unique needs of individuals and families, as well as put money back into the economy of those communities affected by the disaster.  Visit your local Wal-Mart or Sam's Club to donate to The Salvation Army's Hurricane Katrina relief effort or call
1-800-SAL-ARMY
The destruction along the Gulf Coast is staggering. Your help is needed to send emergency supplies and other essential goods to children and families in need.
http://www.worldvision.org  to children and families in need.
World Vision has begun shipping emergency supplies and other essential items to children and families devastated by Hurricane Katrina.  Because the supplies have been donated, your financial gifts will make a greater impact. And you will provide top-quality goods for people urgently in need of help.  Please join us in praying for children and families along the Gulf Coast in these trying days.  1-888-511-6548 : P.O. Box 9716 Federal Way, WA 98063-9716
 

 http://www.missionlogistics.org
Mission Harvest Ministries

Donations of Items - 2 Different Ways All Souls Will Help

We all have a normal desire to contribute what we ourselves have held in our hands or purchased. So All Souls will be assisting the Anglican Communion Network to collect “Disaster Relief Kits” and Mission Harvest Ministries to collect general items. Please bring your contributions (from either list below) to the reception area of the All Souls office in the education building. Disaster Relief Kits for the Anglican Communion Network: Fill one or more 1-gallon size Ziploc bag(s) with the following new, unused items:

  • 1 new wash cloth

  • 1 new hand towel

  • 1 new bar of soap

  • 1 new comb

  • 1 new fingernail clipper

  • 1 new pack of dental floss

  • 1 new toothbrush

  • 1 small travel size tube of toothpaste

  • 1 small travel size shampoo

  • 1 small packet of tissue

  • 1 small package of adhesive bandages
     

Items Accepted by Mission Harvest Ministries for Relief:

Non-perishable food, such as canned meats, soups, crackers, cookies, canned juices, bottled water, large trash bags, rubber gloves, disposable surgical gloves, diapers, bleach, bug spray, wasp and Hornet spray, baby powder, tarps, Hammers and nails Hand sanitizer gel, Alcohol for wound cleaning, baby wipes, Styrofoam ice chests Paper products: paper plates, cups, paper towels, toilet paper, plastic utensils, etc. Batteries. Flashlights, lanterns. Blankets, sleeping bags and Cards or letters of support. What you would normally need if your house was suddenly taken away or damaged beyond use.

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