10/05/2021
Amber Booth, GPPC deacon, and Pastor Rick are heading to the border with a group from Youth Front. We are leaving Friday morning and returning Monday afternoon. Our destination is Ciudad Anuña where many of the Haitian refugees have gathered. We will be visiting the refugees but we will also be meeting with United Nations personnel to discuss needs and ways to partner for relief and support.
This trip was quickly organized and we don't want to go there empty handed. If you can help in any of the ways listed below, please do so. There are specific items needed as well as cash donations. If you can get any of the supplies, let me know so that we can arrange a pick up.
Donations:
We are looking for both cash donations and goods as requested by Maribel Saucedo, Coordinator of Migrant Centers and Haitian Refugees for Ciudad Acuña.
Cash donations are most flexible allowing us to get exactly what locals define as the most urgent and necessary. Also, cash helps us avoid import taxes which are not insignificant. However, locals have said that many items cannot be sourced locally, so physical goods are needed.
Cash donations can be made to Youthfront https://youthfront.com/donate/one-time-donation-gift/here or via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4RNP297F3GH6E designated “Donation to Missional Journey”. They are tax-deductible. We will take those donations in the form of cash with us to purchase supplies or distribute as we see most needed.
Highest Priority Needs:
Camping tents
Sleeping mats or cots
Sleeping bags
Blankets
Bed sheets
Winter wear (coats, hats, gloves)
Towels
Portable heaters
Small propane stoves
Bars of soap
Feminine pads
Diapers (all sizes)
Sandals/flip flops- adults
Socks (NEW)- kids and adults
Underwear (NEW)- kids and adults small and medium
Table games, cards, simple kids’ activities (non-English friendly)
Please keep this effort in your prayers.
