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February 2010 Calendar

United Church of Christ Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund and Response Frequently asked Questions 1. What is the United Church of Christ doing in Haiti? One Great Hour of Sharing and Haiti Earthquake Relief funds are being used to help with basic humanitarian relief in providing temporary shelter, food and health assistance. Funds are also being used to provide water and sanitation engineers, and equipment to construct water purification systems. Resources for building latrines are also being provided, as the sanitation situation is critical. The UCC will be supporting communities in the long struggle to rebuild from this disaster - the worst earthquake to strike Haiti in 200 years. Since the earthquake, the UCC has reached out to its partners in Haiti to coordinate a swift response. Funds have been dispersed to several partners including Church World Service, ACT Alliance, IMA World Health and Global Ministries (CONASPEH and House of Hope). 2. How do I make a donation to help the people in Haiti? To assist those suffering in the aftermath of the earthquake, make an online contribution to United Church of Christ - Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.. Please mail checks to UCC; 700 Prospect Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44115. Write "Haiti" in the memo line of all checks. How much of my donation will be used in the relief effort? 100% of gifts received for UCC Haiti Earthquake relief will be used for relief and rehabilitation initiatives. The administrative costs related to receiving and processing gifts is covered by UCC members' generous contributions to Our Churches Wider Mission (OCWM). My company offers matching gifts. Will my gift to UCC Haiti Earthquake Relief fund qualify for this program? Yes, the United Church of Christ is a federally recognized, tax exempt organization pursuant to section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our tax ID number is 34-1927041. Receipts will be issued for charitable contributions made to the United Church of Christ for disaster-related or other mission work. How much money has the United Church of Christ raised for Haiti? In the wake of this disaster, the response of UCC members and friends has been overwhelming. As a result of this generosity, new gifts are received daily. As of Monday, January 25, 2010, over $500,000 has been received. Please be assured that your contributions are being used to meet both immediate needs in Haiti and will be utilized for long-term recovery initiatives HOLY HUMOR SUNDAY COMING UP Our delightful service of levity and laughs will be Sunday February 14 at both churches. The pastor will bring material to share, and hopes you will too! There will be slots for folks to share from the congregation. If you'd rather pass your jokes to the pastor, that's fine too. The themes this year are church and love, since it's Valentine's Day as well.

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