The Church Responds to Haiti

“The response of the church has been remarkable and generous,” said Bishop Joel Martinez, interim general secretary of the General Board of Global Ministries. This ongoing support will allow UMCOR “to be there in Haiti for the long haul,” Bishop Martinez underscored. Please continue to be in prayer with the people of Haiti and know that your support is critical.
As of February 26, 2010: Nearly $13 million has been received for UMCOR Haiti Relief
A number of conference treasurers have indicated that they are processing church offerings that will be forwarded to UMCOR in the next few weeks.
UMCOR has begun implementation of a five-year work plan that contemplates three phases of assistance to Haiti: emergency, recovery and rehabilitation.
This week’s highlights include:
Anthony Jones, Emergency Consultant in Haiti, is working with the UN through cluster meetings to organize UMCOR activities in relation to other organizations in Haiti.
To subsidize the Methodist Guest House in Haiti until volunteers can begin staying there, UMCOR is providing two months salary to the guest house staff.
UMCOR is working with Haitian Artisans for Peace International (HAPI) to provide immediate infrastructure improvements, including water and sanitation, to meet the needs of displaced rural families in Mizak.