Rays of Hope for Haiti’s Action Plan
Below is a list of specific needs and actions associated with the current food crisis in Haiti. This list is presented as an aid to assist with developing a family or group project. However, the Holy Spirit might be leading you to do something “off the list.” What a wonderful blessing this is too! We welcome and thank you for all your prayers and support during this critical time. May you, your family, friends, and Church be encouraged as we work together in this mission for our brothers and sisters in Haiti.
God bless and encourage you always.
Pray for the people of Haiti. Especially those who lead others in their spiritual direction. This crisis has been devastating within the Church, and many clergy are worn from the constant need of hunger they face everyday. All that I have spoke to are completely out of resources to meet the immediate need.
Financial gift to Rays of Hope for Haiti to assist with the immediate need. In order to purchase food (in Haiti). This is necessary because the crisis is immediate. These communities, many centered around a Parish or church, are facing death and disease daily. Those leading the faith communities are worn and need our physical support too!
Plan for the Haiti Sea Container. As mentioned the cost of a sea container to Haiti is expensive, and ever rising because of the cost of fuel, but Rays of Hope for Haiti has been in this specific ministry for ten years. We have the knowledge and ability to effectively transport relief supplies to Haiti at this critical time. However we lack the funds and the food. Here are some ideas:
The P.A.I.L. Project– We have empty 5 gallon buckets in our warehouse waiting to be filled with food supplies for Haitian families. Each bucket (donated by local businesses) costs us $10 to ship to Haiti. Can you help us to fill these buckets and ship them to Haiti. We can provide you with the buckets. They need to be rinsed out before use. Then they are ready to be filled with food items! Most commonly used food items include dry beans, rice, canned meat, canned tomatoes, canned milk, and cooking or vegetable oil. Please feel free to include a short note or card in the bucket to help make it personal.
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Bag and a Buck– The donation of a bag of rice (or beans) and one dollar for each bag has a tremendous impact for communities in Haiti. This works well for church or group events, as the donations are brought and presented on a predetermined day as a show of unity with the poor in Haiti. Rays of Hope for Haiti would be happy to help work with you in order to share this outreach opportunity with your organization or church.
Travel with us to Haiti– We will be putting together teams to help with the medical needs and housing needs of Haitians after the devasting earthquake. Please email Kim at ksorrelle@gmail.com if you are interested in receiving information as it becomes available.