Please post if your congregation is collecting kits and/or quilts for Haiti relief and please indicate if you welcome contributions and/or partnerships with other congregations and individuals.
Include the following items in each health kit:
One hand towel, dark color recommended
One washcloth, dark color recommended
One bath-size bar (4 to 5 oz.) of soap, any brand, in its original wrapping
One adult-size toothbrush in its original packaging
One sturdy comb, remove packaging
One metal nail file or nail clippers with file attached, remove packaging (do not substitute cardboard emery boards for the file)
Six Band-Aids® (or similar brand), preferably 1/2" to 3/4"; secure together with a rubber band
DO NOT INCLUDE TOOTHPASTE AT THIS TIME
Do not add other items or leave out any of the items listed. All items should be new and in good condition. Wrap smaller items in the washcloth; wrap washcloth and remaining items in the towel and tie securely with ribbons or yarn. Do not enclose the kit or any of its contents in plastic bags.
For more information visit www.lutheranworldrelief.org.
For information on collection sites in our area, please contact me at jmenzo@libertylutheran.org
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Hi Julie
ReplyDeleteThe members of Holy Trinity Abington began a campaign to make Health kits as soon as we heard of the urgent need .We hope to have some by Feb 1 to send to Windsor Md via Little Zion Telford.We will continue to collect through the Spring.
The Women of the ELCA throughout the SEPA synod are being asked to make Health Kits as a Special service project .All the information is in our newsletter The Voice being mailed out this week.
ReplyDeleteHi Julie.
ReplyDeleteThis is Pr. Dyan Lawlor at Upper Dublin Lutheran church, Ambler...We are gathering a work crew to go down to Haiti in the next 6 months whenever the ELCA is ready for us? We have 8 from one Sunday of asking..already..and have NO idea how to get into someone's list of workers...I hear GLoria Dei Huntington Valley also wants to go with crew...so I'm telling folks out in Synod..we're on board !!!!
Secondly, we are also hosting a benefit concert for Haiti on Feb. 28 at 3-5pm at Upper Dublin LC...monies going to Handicap International...a company that makes articial limbs..for victims losing legs and arms...Beth Dzwil, one of our members is getting a lineup of musicians, ballet dancers, speakers and powerpoint to make this a great draw and success! Dyan Lawlor
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansdale, is collecting Health Kit supplies and the youth have been sorting and assembling them. We hope to get others involved in assembling them. Main Street Diner in Lansdale is also a drop off spot for Health Kit supplies.
ReplyDeleteSt. Matthew's Chester Springs has raised and donated something over $2,000 to date. We have held a couple live texting events during worship to donate to LWR via text messaging. Our School is also making health kits.
ReplyDeleteLiving God Lutheran Church in Honey Brook is on board! We're announcing the drive for the health kits on Sunday, 2/1 and will assemble them by late February.
ReplyDeleteLana Wolfe