Please be respectful of missionary requests...they are there and know what is needed. After 9-11-01 in NYC we got so much stuff we didn't need(because people didn't listen to our requests) and it went to waste! Please try and help in the exact ways these folks and others DOWN THERE are suggesting.
Thanks,
Lisa
From Missionaries Troy and Tara Livesay in Haiti:
You are asking what you can do ... we are going to need Diesel, Water, Food ... things you cannot really easily do. SO - give money. The two organizations Troy and I work with and for both need help and are both reputable. The giant organizations are fine too if that is what you prefer. Money is the number one need (and ability to purchase the supplies) and MEDICAL PERSONNEL. Coming down if you are not willing to risk and get in and clean out horrific wounds would just tax an already taxed place. Medical professionals should contact organizations with the ability to coordinate efforts and try to get here. It won't help to have more non-medical people to feed and house. Hope that does not sound harsh - but it is truth.
Troy and Tara Livesay
Follow news and suggestions on:
http://www.livesayhaiti.blogspot.com/
Some organiations that will use your monies for relief efforts:
In Alabama
Alabama State Board of Missions
http://www.alsbom.org/
WMU FOUNDATION
http://www.wmufoundation.com/
A note from WMU Foundation President David George: “We are collecting funds to assist our brothers and sisters in Haiti. Please send your generous contribution to: WMU Foundation, WMU HEART FUND – Haiti, 100 Missionary Ridge, Birmingham, AL 35242
OTHERS:
Haiti Missions
http://www.haiti-relief.org/
American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org/
From your cell phone TEXT:
haiti" to 90999
(this is American Red Cross)
