Haiti Relief A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck Haiti just before 5pm on Tuesday, January 12th, approximately 10 miles southwest of Port-au-Prince. As we watch the images of suffering, we are overwhelmed in knowing how to respond.  This site was developed to provide information on how individuals, small groups, and churches can help contribute to the Haiti Relief efforts.  Check back frequently, as information may be updated from day to day.   We can’t say thank you enough for the amazing response from our members, our churches, and our community for their response to help our friends living in the midst of crisis in Haiti and the many that are responding to meet their needs.  This is church truly being church!  Funds are being dispersed on a regular basis through ministries that the Presbytery and our churches support.  Let’s continue to make a difference – help us help them!  Thanks be to God for each of you and continued prayers for all people in Haiti and those around the world responding!

We Pray for Haiti      Bruce Reyes-Chow, Gradye Parsons and Linda Valentine God of compassion, please watch over the people of Haiti and weave out of these terrible happenings wonders of goodness and grace... continue prayer... Help Pack Supplies for Haiti We're packaging supplies on Saturday, March 6, 10am-2pm at the Presbytery office.  If willing to help package these relief supplies, contact debbie.wilkinson@presbyofcharlotte.org, or 704-535-9999, ext. 213 to let her know of your intention. [Added 2/19] >> Relief Effort Update - February 3, 2010 (Updated 2/10 with pictures) >> Transporting Supplies (Added 2/17) - The Trailer Ministry of the Global/National Missions/Disaster Response Team delivered 42,000 pounds of supplies (medical and surgical supplies, shelters, food, water, and other needed items) to Miami, to be shipped to Haiti, from Haitian Heritage & Friends of Haiti here in Charlotte.  Story told in pictures!  Also see video from News 14 Carolina.

PRAY Pray for the people of Haiti.   Pray for the mission teams currently in Haiti and the many that will be arriving in the days ahead. Pray for all of the people throughout God's world that feel led respond in so many ways.

*SEND FUNDS (UPDATED 2/3/10) The Presbytery of Charlotte has begun an emergency relief fund for Haiti, working with the Presbytery's Global National Missions/Disaster Relief Team and their connections in Haiti through International Services of Hope; OFCB Ministries with Charlotte First and South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Churches and missionaries connected with Huntersville Presbyterian Church, Outreach Foundation (Haiti Outreach Ministries), as well as our other congregations who partner with ministries in Haiti. Financial contributions are still the primary need.  Make checks payable to "Presbytery of Charlotte" and indicate "Haiti Relief" on all checks submitted.  Drop financial donations off at the Presbytery Office, or mail to: Haiti Relief Effort, Presbytery of Charlotte, 5700 Executive Center Drive, Charlotte, NC 28212.

DONATE SUPPLIES Medical Supplies (UPDATED 2/26) In addition to monetary donations, there is a continuing need for specific medical supplies. See the flyer for details.  The next area of need will be for prosthetic supplies - if you have a contact to provide these supplies, please contact Debbie (704-535-9999, ext. 213 or debbie.wilkinson@presbyofcharlotte.org). *These supplies are a separate collection from disaster kits, and will be distributed to Haiti. Disaster Kits  & Other Supplies  (UPDATED 2/26) Disaster Kits are a tangible way for youth and other church groups to provide response long-term. (No deadline - collection sites will be open indefinitely, and kits/supplies will be delivered regularly over an extended period of time.) See the latest list of disaster kits & supplies needed. (UPDATED 2/26)  NOTE: (UPDATED 3/2) Supplies, such as clean-up buckets, from previous lists are still needed.  We continue to update the list as high-priority needs come in from our ministries in Haiti. Collection Sites: Click here. (UPDATE 2/1) *Disaster kits will be distributed through Haiti Outreach Ministries; Rick & Debbie Hutchinson, through Huntersville Presbyterian Church; OFCB Ministries, through First Presbyterian & South Mecklenburg Presbyterian in Charlotte; ISOH-IMPACT; and other organizations.

VOLUNTEER & GO TO HAITI (UPDATED 2/17) Medical and mission teams are needed in Haiti, but the challenges at the present time are primarily safety and transportation issues.  The Presbytery of Charlotte is partnering with Outreach Foundation (Haiti Outreach Ministries) to provide opportunity for the people with varying skill sets wanting to provide relief to the people of Haiti.  Soon to follow will be a form for individuals to fill out if they would like to travel to Haiti.  Commercial flights, housing, food, and security will determine when these trips are able to begin.   See photos from Haiti Outreach Ministries on the three-days of mourning, prayer and fasting during the church services on Sunday 2/14. There were over 2000 at Cite Soleil, more than 1200 at Blanchard and more than 800 at Repatriote!  More photos. Contact Debbie Wilkinson at  704-535-9999, ext. 213, or email at: debbie.wilkinson@presbyofcharlotte.org for more information.