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We are united in solidarity with
our brothers and sisters in Haiti, who have suffered
much due to the devastating earthquake. We offer them not only our prayers
but our financial support to help them rebuild their lives. We who
believe in the Lord Jesus and have been personally touched by His caring
presence in our lives are now given an opportunity to make Him
present through our care for others. There are countless victims
of this horrible tragedy – lives lost, those still missing, people left
homeless, children orphaned, material possessions gone and people left
hungry trying to fight off disease. We must help! We will help!
Archbishop Henry J. Mansell has
given permission for voluntary special collections to be taken up for the
victims of the earthquake in all parishes of the Archdiocese of Hartford.
The Office of Radio & Television and WJMJ Radio are also accepting
donations that will be combined into one check and
forwarded directly to Catholic Relief Services on behalf of the
generosity of the supporters of the Office of Radio & Television and
WJMJ Radio.
Please give! You may
donate in any of the following ways:
please
CLICK HERE to donate directly to Catholic Relief Services; give
during your local parish's special collection; or you can send your contribution
to the Office of Radio & Television/WJMJ Radio:
Haiti Earthquake Relief
Office of Radio & Television/WJMJ Radio
15
Peach Orchard Road
Prospect, CT 06712-1052
Please make your check or money order
payable to “ORTV” and include “Haiti” on the memo line of your
check. If you wish to make your contribution via credit card
please call our office at (860) 242-8800 or (203) 758-7367 or toll-free
1-877-342-5956.
Catholic Relief Services' Haiti
earthquake
relief efforts address both emergency and long-term recovery needs in the
most devastated areas. CRS' assistance focuses on water purification and sanitation,
shelter, distribution of essential food and nonfood items, medical care,
trauma counseling, psycho-social support, and the rebuilding of
communities to restore livelihoods.
CRS has had a significant
presence in Haiti for more
than 55 years, providing both emergency and long-term development
assistance. The official international humanitarian organization of the
U.S. Catholic community, CRS provides assistance to people in 99 countries
and territories based on need, regardless of race, creed or nationality.
“I was hungry and you gave me
food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink.” I was a victim of the
earthquake
disaster and you helped me rebuild my life. [Read Matthew 26:31-46] |
