Somebody Cares Houston - International - (DROP OFF LOCATIONS FOR HAITI)

CURRENT NEEDS:
HOLIDAY 2010
The Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays are quickly approaching. We receive many requests for assistance from families in need during this season. In order to meet the needs around the country, which are tremendous this year, we are collecting the following items:

Houston
New toys (unwrapped)
New clothing, shoes, jackets
Gift cards (Grocery stores, Discount and Department stores, fuel)
Cash donations
Items needed by November 17th for Thanksgiving outreach and December 10th for Christmas outreach.
To donate gifts in kid or gift cards please contact Vickie at 713.621.1498 or somebodycares @somebodycares.org. Cash donations may be given on-line or through the mail.

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Haiti Aid Continues:

Please consider sponsoring a Home of Hope ($1200) for one of the following families. You can sponsor them individually or join with family, friends, co-workers, or a church or civic group. And thank you for caring!

http://www.somebodycares.org/pages.asp?pageid=96894

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February 12, 2010

It has been a month since the devastating quake hit Haiti. Numerous teams from the Somebody Cares ministry network have provided critical resources and live saving care to survivors over the last four weeks. It is clear to everyone that relief and rebuilding efforts will go on for years. Somebody Cares is committed to immediate relief and long term recovery efforts to help survivors rebuild their lives. SCI is currently focused on four primary areas of assistance.

Food: Somebody Cares procures food both in Haiti and abroad to meet the pressing nutritional needs of survivors. Distributions have and will continue to take place to orphans, through church networks, and to select communities as opportunities arise.

Medical Care: Somebody Cares medical teams continue to provide life saving care as well as medicines and medical supplies to thousands of Haitians needing medical attention since the Quake. In addition Somebody Cares teams improve sanitation in tent cities, were possible, by digging latrines and educating the population on good hygiene practices to prevent the spread of deadly disease.

Shelter/Housing: In the short term Somebody Cares has distributed tarps and canopies so Haitians have better protection from the elements while planning for long term repair and rebuilding with the counsel of structural engineers and other specialists.

Trauma Counseling: Somebody Cares is also providing trauma counseling to Haitians who have suffered severe loss as well as planning training for Haitian pastors so they can better care for members of their communities who have been traumatized by the quake and its aftermath.

Together we are making a difference. There is so much to be done, we value your partnership in rescuing and rebuilding lives. Let Haitians know that Somebody Cares, please donate today!!

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Current Needs

OFFICIAL SOMEBODY CARES INTERNATIONAL DROP OFF LOCATIONS FOR HAITI RELIEF IN HOUSTON

Northeast:
Grace Church of Humble
7224 N Sam Houston Parkway E
Humble, TX 77396
Call 281-411-1111 for Hours

Southwest: Together We Stand Christian Church
1432 Texas Parkway
Missouri City, TX 77489
Drop off hours: Tues/Fri. 9:30-4:00 PM
Wed/Thurs also 7-9 PM

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NEW NEEDS

Aid is urgently needed for quake survivors and Somebody Cares is responding - Financial donations for Haiti Relief is currently the greatest need

For those wishing to donate goods for Haitian Relief and Recovery through Somebody Cares we want to say thank you and would like to ask for your cooperation as we gather and ship resources to the hardest hit areas of Haiti.

The following items have been requested for shipment to Haiti. It would be best if each church adopt ONE type of item and send us uniform pallets rather than mixed loads.

DETAILS LISTED AT:
http://www.somebodycares.org/pages.asp?pageid=84377

BEST PACKING & SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED!!

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Haiti Record at:
https://ccc.haghy.com/shelters/5473