Haiti Earthquake Relief

NOTICE: The last day to make health kits will be 3/13 as part of the Great Day of Service.

We have all seen the devastation in Haiti and felt the need to help. Along side of your financial donations UMCOR is asking churches for health kits. Home for many in Haiti in the months to come will be tent cities and needs for the health kits will be crucial.

The last day to make health kits will be 3/13 as part of the Great Day of Service.

Click here for the items that you can purchase and bring to make kits. Some supplies will be available and you may make a donation next Wednesday if you prefer not to buy materials. Please note they are very specific about the items and will not be able to accept additions or derivatives from this list.

Join your church family as we Love our Neighbors in Haiti and offer our love and assistance.

Health Kits are a vital need during this time of relief. This is a wonderful way for Sunday school classes, youth groups, children’s groups, United Methodist Women and Men groups to work together in ministry with the people of Haiti. The exact contents of a Health Kit are listed below. Shipping instructions, printable labels, and more instructions and details can be found at the UMCOR web site. Thank you for your generosity in being the body of Christ in a time of need.

Health Kit Items Value: $12 per kit
Place these items inside a sealed one-gallon plastic bag.

• 1 hand towel (15" x 25" up to 17" x 27", No kitchen towels)
• 1 washcloth
• 1 comb (large and sturdy, not pocket-sized)
• 1 nail file or fingernail clippers (no emery boards or toenail clippers)
• 1 bath-size bar of soap (3 oz. and up)
• 1 toothbrush (single brushes only in original wrapper, No child-size brushes)
• 6 adhesive plastic strip sterile bandages
• $1.00 to purchase toothpaste
  (NOTE: UMCOR Sager Brown is now purchasing toothpaste in bulk to be added to health kits before shipping to ensure that the product does not expire before they are sent.)

Important Kit Assembly Information

• All items included in kits must be NEW items.
• Strict rules govern product entry into international countries, it is important that kits contain only the requested items-nothing more.
• Do NOT include any personal notes, money or additional materials in the kits. These things must be painstakingly removed and will delay the shipment.