In reponse to South Carolina Baptists desire to help with the disaster in Haiti, Cliff Satterwhite, Director, Disaster Relief Group, has offerered the following suggestions. Satterwhite says South Carolina Baptists can respond to Haiti in three immediate ways. Click one this article to read more about how your association, church, or you can help.
♦ Follow Disaster Relief updates through the SCBC website, and include Haiti in regular church prayer ministry.
♦ Register for South Carolina Disaster Relief Training, Friday-Saturday, March 5-6, Anderson University, Anderson, South Carolina. Those interested in Haiti volunteerism can attend a special, embedded, training event on Saturday, March 6 as part of the Disaster Relief Training. Online registration is available through the SCBC website. Interested volunteers may also call the Disaster Relief Group at (803) 765-0030.
♦ Donations may be mailed to South Carolina Baptist Convention, Disaster Relief Fund, 190 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, South Carolina 29210. Donations may be designated for Haiti, and 100 percent of funds will be used in Haiti relief.
♦ Woman's Missionary Union will request a grant from the HEART (Humanitarian Emergency Aid for Rebuilding Tomorrow) Fund, held by the WMU Foundation, to assist our Baptist sisters in this part of the world as they seek to help others and begin rebuilding. 100% of the money received for the HEART Fund goes directly to meet the needs of the people affected. To donate, go to www.wmufoundation.com or send a check to the WMU Foundation, 100 Missionary Ridge, Birmingham, AL 35242, and note “HEART Fund” on the check. The challenges in Haiti are immense and recovery efforts will be challenging. WMU® is committed to providing assistance in whatever way is needed in the coming months and years. Join us today as we pray, reach out to those from Haiti in our midst, and prepare to assist with rebuilding with financial gifts through the HEART Fund.
