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Elmbrook remains committed not only to meeting immediate, physical needs of the people of Haiti, but also to providing long-term, mutli-level care on an ongoing basis. In the days following the January earthquake in Port-au-Prince, the Elmbrook congregation sent $80,000 to World Relief to aid in the immediate response to the disaster. Since that time, Elmbrook has sent a grief and trauma team to work with World Relief leaders on the ground, as well as two medical teams. A construction team and several non-medical teams will be sent in the coming months to assist with recovery on a number of levels.
Elmbrook's disability ministry also coordinated a drive in March, collecting a variety of vital supplies:
-372 sets of crutches
-228 walkers
-204 canes
-95 braces: legs, neck, back, hand, food, leg, etc.
-5 artificial limbs
-25 wheelchairs*
-Lots of adaptive care items (shower chairs, portable commodes, etc.)*
-22 cases of Ensure
-Three doctors brought good size quantities of medical supplies
-Multiple boxes of toiletries
-Multiple boxes of canned food, dry milk, baby formula, etc.
We are currently partnering with World Relief, Cure International, and Samaritan's Purse in relief efforts and non-medical teams from Elmbrook will continue to form in the coming months. Two construction teams are currently forming for the spring and a non-medical team will be sent June 14-20. Before being considered for a SEND team, training is required, and there are a number of considerations to make. Read this list of requirements from teams that have recently returned from Haiti. Click here for a list of team member requirements. If interested in joining a SEND team to Haiti, sign up for mandatory SEND team training and then contact Mary Ann Lee.
To make a cash donation to support ongoing relief efforts, write "Haiti" in the memo line of your offering check.
I'm interested in joining a SEND Team to Haiti
Blog from Medical Team 1
Summary from Team 1
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