Sister 2 Sister Newsletter Issue 2005
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Sister 2 Sister Newsletter
September 2005
Connecting Christian Women Worldwide
Help with the Disaster Relief
As you are well aware Hurricane Katrina has left an unbeleivable amount
of wreckage emtional and material.
If you want to help I recommend that you and your congregation use the
following organization Chruches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort, Inc.
Here is some information:
How Our Effort Works
The Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort immediately responds to
any major disaster in the continental United States by sending
truckloads of emergency food, water, cleaning, and other supplies to
disaster victims. We are a non-profit corporation, tax-exempt - state
taxes and federal income tax under section 501(a) of the Internal
Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501(c)(3). Only
eleven employees are paid in the entire organization. Unpaid volunteers
are the secret to success of our organization.
Our History
The Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Effort unofficially began
operations in 1990. Since 1991, the organization has distributed more
than $35 million in emergency food and supplies to disaster victims in
35 states.
In 1994, the non-profit organization was incorporated and a large
warehouse facility was purchased. Growth has been remarkable. For
instance, in 1996 we shipped $1.1 million in aid. In 1997, more than
$1.7 million in aid was shipped. In 1998, more than $4.1 million in
emergency supplies were distributed. Major disasters in 1999 caused us
to respond with more than $4.5 million in aid for disaster victims. In
2001 we shipped more than $5.1 million in aid, and in 2002 we sent more
than $4.9 million in aid.
Volunteers
Volunteers are the heart of this organization. The executive director
and members of the board of directors and advisory board are all
volunteers and receive no compensation. We also have volunteers working
daily sorting and pre-packing relief supplies. When we load a truck, it
is not unusual to see 300 volunteers show up to help.
Youth groups and Sunday school classes from throughout the Southeast
have enjoyed working a day or two before seeing the Grand Ole Opry and
other Nashville atractions.
Who Supports Us?
The Disaster Relief Effort is voluntarily supported by Churches of
Christ, individuals, churches, corporations, and other non-profit
agencies nationwide. In 2001, 1041 congregations in 38 states and 2668
individuals or families from 39 states supported us financially. In
addition, 37 leading corporations from across the country donated
substantial amounts of product.
What Are the Advantages?
Ready immediately to respond to emergencies with organized preparation,
distribution, and follow-up
On-site review of assistance
Local churches help to distribute food, supplies, and funds
Workable system for distribution to victims
Who Gets Help?
Strict guidelines apply to type of disaster
Advance team goes immediately to survey the situation
Advance team aids in setting up distribution centers in disaster areas
Advance team follows up to see that all areas are covered
All cases are checked out, not an individual benevolent fund
Anyone at site can receive assistance regardless of race, color, or
creed
We are Cost Effective
More than 85% of every donated dollar goes directly to disaster
victims, 86.82% to be precise. Expenses such as salaries, utilities,
supplies, maintenance, depreciation, truck rentals, etc. amounted to
only 13.18%. We are proud of this remarkable record and acknowledge
that without our many volunteers this could not be possible.
Distribution of Supplies
Churches of Christ Disaster Relief only works through the local Church
of Christ in the community or town where the disaster has occurred. If
there is no Church of Christ in the town, Disaster Relief will contact
the nearest town that has a Church of Christ and ask for help. Supplies
will be distributed by this congregation "in the name of the Lord" to
anyone who has been affected by the disaster regardless of race, color,
creed, or religion.
http://disasterrelief.faithsite.com/content.asp?CID=36939
A Thank you From Elzabeth in India
Elizabeth Rani made a wonderfully touching effort to say thank you. I
have posted the quilt Elizabeth made with the sewing machines and
embroidery machine that we sent to them.
See the quilt at:
http://glendathomas.com/elizabeth2.html
Your donation is going to help real people. And they are so thankful.
NEW CD Available - "Above all Things, Love" by Glenda M Thomas
This CD features a lesson I presentedto the sisters in Rochester New
York August 24, 2005.
To order please send:
Send $10 and $1 shipping ($11 total) for each CD
Glenda M. Thomas
3624 Oakmonte Blvd
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
Attention: CD Order
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