Episcopal Relief and Development bulletin inserts address Haiti crisis

January 14, 2010 [Episcopal News Service] Episcopal Relief and Development has released a set of bulletin inserts addressing the crisis in Haiti as that country and its Episcopal diocese struggle with the after-effects of the earthquake that devastated the island nation on Jan. 12.

The inserts, which may be downloaded here, detail some of the losses the nation and the Diocese of Haiti have sustained and ERD's immediate efforts to assist.

According to the text, "Episcopal Relief and Development has disbursed emergency funding to the Diocese of Haiti to help meet critical needs such as food, water and shelter for those affected. As communication improves and recovery plans develop, we will continue to provide updates. We are standing ready to support the country's ongoing recovery and rebuilding efforts in the days to come."

The inserts are black-and-white, one-sided, and are available in a full-sheet and half-sheet versions in English and Spanish.

To contribute to ERD's Haiti fund, click here or send contributions to Episcopal Relief and Development, P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058, or donate by using a credit card by calling 1.800.334.7626, ext. 5129.