Responding to the Haitian Earthquake

A concert to benefit the orphans of Haiti will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, in the English Chapel.

The event will include singing, a reading of the Haitian slave rebellion, prayer, and performances by the ONU Men's Chorus and University Singers.

This special event is being organized by Georgette Roby, a senior in music performance from Oak Harbor, Ohio, who was adopted as a baby from a Haitian orphanage, Dennis Kratzer, professor of music, and Dr. Sarah Waters, visiting assistant professor of music.

A free will offering will be taken to benefit orphans in Haiti.

Come, enjoy these special performances and help the orphans of Haiti.

Shawnee United Methodist Church is collecting relief kits to be distributed in Haiti.
HOW TO MAKE A RELIEF KIT:
In a one-gallon baggie place the following new items:
1 hand towel
1 wash cloth
1 large comb
1 pair of fingernail clippers
1 bath soap (larger than 3 oz)
1 adult toothbrush and
6 adhesive plastic bandages.
Please add $1 for toothpaste in a separate envelope.
Bring your kits to Shawnee United Methodist Church, call the church office at 419 991–4806 or contact Mary A. Wilkin at ext. 2089

"Among those who have died are Rev. Sam Dixon, top executive of our own United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and Rev. Clint Rabb, head of our denomination's Volunteers in Mission (VIM) program. Their families, the General Board of Global Ministries, and we, are crushed in spirit." Listen to Bishop Bruce Ough's Response http://wosite.brickriver.com/page.asp?PKValue=2045 (cut and past above link if necessary)

On Monday, February 1st WONB-FM, ONU3-TV and College Broadcasters, Inc. are participating in “Broadcasters for Haiti Day.” Throughout the day, WONB’s programming and PSAs will inform you of ways you can get involved in the Haiti relief efforts. From 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM, WONB-FM and C-B-I members will be broadcasting live from Viva Maria Pizza and Pasta in Ada and collecting donations to help the Haitians devastated by the recent earthquake. Then, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, both WONB-FM and ONU3-TV will broadcast live outside the dining hall in McIntosh Center and donations will be accepted. When you stop by either collection site, you’ll be able to make a donation to one of three charities, Habitat for Humanity, Doctors Without Borders or the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti. Please help WONB, ONU3-TV, and C-B-I help the people of Haiti on February 1st.

Just wanted to share a few of my emails from my step sister, who has worked in Haiti for 3 years as a photographer for the UN and has returned/is currently in Haiti with the UN. Please keep her as well as the other care givers in your thoughts. Peace. Mon, January 18, 2010 1:53:38 AM Subject: I'm fine! It's a total hell hole here and might as well be at war in terms of sleeping arrangements, no where to even pitch a tent! Sleeping on the floor of my office, just finished working and heading into bed now. I'm fine though, just hot, mosquitos everywhere, lots of dirt and dust and people who are miserable. My un colleagues are NOT ok, I repeat they should all be evacuated and new staff flown in. They are traumatized. They pulled two guys out of the UN today, one of them while the SG was here so shot that. So exhausted I will sleep fine on a floor, have my mat and sleeping bag. Nighty night and will give you much more of an update tomorrow. LOVE YOU ALL! Sent: Wed, January 20, 2010 7:51:38 AM Subject: Earthquake Hi All I'm fine. We had a 6.1 earthquake this am but I am fine. I was sleeping in my tent with a colleague and she and I panicked fumbling with the zipper on the door but by the time we got out of the tent it was over. Pretty disturbing way to wake up! This is exactly why we are all sleeping outside. Not sure what's going on outside of Logbase right now but about to head out. The epicenter was in Petit Goave which is south of PAP so hopefully damage is minimal both here and there but somehow doubt that. Anyway just wanted to let you all know that I'm fine.

EPT is setting up a fundraiser for items to send down to Haiti. The Department is collecting any items that we can to send down to help those affected by the earthquake. We will be collecting anything from bottled water to clothes to shoes to food. This is not just limited to the department, if you would like to help items can be dropped off in the main lobby.

Beginning Thursday, Amnesty International will be collecting shoes and gently-worn clothing to send to those in Haiti who need assistance. We will also be collecting donations in Mac the week of January 25th to be sent to the Red Cross.

WONB 94.9FM is broadcasting public service announcements, in partnership with the National Association of Broadcasters, urging listeners to help with the Haiti relief efforts. WONB will also participate in “Broadcasters for Haiti Day” on Monday, February 1st. On that day, portions of programming and all public service announcements aired will be devoted to urging listeners to take action and help the people of Haiti.

ONU3-TV is running Public Service Announcements in cooperation with the National Association of Broadcasters. NAB is designating Monday, February 1, 2010 as "Broadcasters for Haiti Day" and participating stations will dedicate airtime in an effort to raise funds. Our PSAs tell people where they can give to help the people of Haiti. On 3-TV News, we continue to update the progress of the rescue and rebuild efforts in Haiti.

As many of you know, my husband's brother & sister-in-law have an orphanage in Port-au-Prince. We received word this morning that the U.S. Embassy will probably begin releasing approximately 100 of their children to come to the states beginning today. We need coats & blankets to get these children from the airport to Union Chapel where their families will pick them up. Used items can really be a blessing!!! We just ask that they be clean. We need coats for infants through small adults. Items can be dropped off in the Office of Career Services or call 2760 to arrange for pick-up. Thank you!