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GR pitches in with Haiti relief groups
Non-perishable items, monetary donations needed
Updated: Thursday, 14 Jan 2010, 1:31 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 13 Jan 2010, 12:31 PM EST
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - When the earthquake hit Haiti late Tuesday afternoon, the people from Rays of Hope sprang into action.
The Grand Rapids-based organization has provided medical supplies and support to the country for years. Now, many of its staff are still unaccounted for in the devastated region.
The non-profit group, in its 10th year, is collecting supplies for earthquake victims. Nonperishable food items include beans, rice, canned goods, cooking oil, powdered milk, canned milk, peanut butter, salt, over-the-counter medical supplies, bandages, wraps, sheets, blankets, toothbrushes, toothpaste, washcloths and towels.
"We need oil, and rice," said Kim Sorrelle of Rays of Hope. "We need beans. The dry beans, powered milk and canned milk. We need canned meats, peanut butter. Those are the food items that will go such a long way and really help people."
People are encouraged to drop off the items for Rays of Hope at 446 Grandville Ave., loading dock #6, in Grand Rapids. For more information, call (616) 206-7948.
Monetary donations can also be dropped off at the site. Officials said to call first and not to leave money at the dock.
Mailed donations can be sent to: Rays of Hope for Haiti, 946 Burton SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507. Donations are tax-deductible.
The Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids is also coordinating efforts. They understand parishioners are eager to help, but are asking that all donations be made throughout Catholic Relief Services, its international organization with offices on the ground in Haiti.
"We try to channel our efforts through them, so in that way we have people who are expert in the field that know how to deal with a crisis," Bishop Walter Hurley told 24 Hour News 8.
The Diocese is taking up a special collection at all services this weekend that will be sent to Catholic Relief Services.
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