Haitian Disaster Relief

A major earthquake measuring 7.0 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Haiti Tuesday evening shortly before 5 P.M. Eastern Standard Time. The initial quake lasted about a minute, followed by strong 5.9 and 5.5 aftershocks. The epicenter of Haiti's earthquake was six miles west of Carrefour, just outside the capital city of Port-au-Prince.

"There are many injured all over the city, major buildings, three and four stories, are down. ... Neighbors who work for the United Nations report many injured, people carrying wounded through the streets." ~ Bill Dawson, Nazarene French Field Strategy Coordinator

The population in the capital area is approximately two million people, living in dense urban communities, and they continue to experience significant aftershocks. Catastrophic casualties and damage are expected, as Haiti's weak infrastructure is not prepared for this kind of disaster.

Here’s what we can do to help:

Hope Community Church has partnered with ISOH/Impact (www.isohimpact.org), a local Christian disaster relief organization. We are collecting the following items at Hope Community Church (5650 Starr Ave. Oregon, Ohio). This list is not exhaustive and we may update it occasionally as we learn of new needs.


• Medical supplies and equipment
• Bug repellent, cleaning supplies
• Canned fruits, vegetables & meats, manual can openers
• Rice
• Blankets
• Cots
• Clothes
• Diapers, disposable hand wipes
• Flashlights with batteries
• Large plastic garbage bags, plastic plates
• Laundry detergent
• Purchased bottled water
• Toiletries & toilet paper
• Tents, tarps and ropes

Please bring your items to Hope Community Church as soon as possible! As the trailer fills, we will take it to ISOH/Impact, bring it back to the church and fill it again! The need is great! Please help!!!

Stay updated about Nazarene efforts in Haiti at www.ncnnews.org