UNITED CHURCH EMERGENCY RESPONSE
To Earthquake in Haiti
Whenever there is a disaster in any country the United Church of Canada respond with immediate gifts of money. An initial $20,000 was given for relief in Haiti with $140,000 added at a later date.
What can we do as individuals:
1. Prayers
2. Donate to the Haitian Appeal……
Benefits * money eligible for tax receipts
* no administrative fees
* donation matched by CIDA (Canadian
International Development Agency)
3. U.C.C. always works through partners who have long
been active in the country………partners in Haiti:
· ACT – action by churches together
· Methodist Church
· Karl Leveque Cultural Institute
How to donate : cheque made out to Grace United Church with memo "Haitian Appeal"
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