Shelter Donations

 

Your donations are needed in the PG County and DC areas, view the list of items needed...

SERVING SHELTERS AND THE ELDERLY IN THE PG & DC AREAS

 

Questions? Contact Gloria Bouknight via e-mail at zion@zionchurchonline.com

 

Japan Earthquake Relief

 

The American Red Cross International Relief Fund is stationed in the affected areas. Text 'REDCROSS' to 90999 from your cell phone to donate $10 to the Red Cross or go to http://www.redcross.org and donate to Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami.

 

The Salvation Army has been in Japan since 1895 and is currently providing emergency assistance to those in need. To contribute, text 'JAPAN' or 'QUAKE' to 80888 to make a $10 donation or go to https://donate.salvationarmyusa.org.

 

Global Giving is taking donations that go toward several charities that have sent emergency relief workers to the pacific area. You can go to www.globalgiving.org and click on 'Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund'.

 

The International Medical Corps are putting together relief teams that will bring supplies to those most in need. You can text 'MED' to 80888 from any mobile phone to give $10 or go to their website at http://www.internationalmedicalcorps.org.

 

You can access other organizations and charities that are providing assistance through Network for Good by going to http://www.networkforgood.org.

 

Haiti Relief Efforts

 

Although Zion Church will begin sending funds directly to designated organizations in the coming weeks to assist with short-term and long-term relief, we recognize that it is important to offer our members and attenders additional alternatives. We have compiled a list of organizations that have mobilized to offer support to Haiti. Beside each organization's name, you will find their website. We encourage you to utilize their website to assist you in making an informed decision.

 

Organizations

 

    Bright Hope International:

 

    CARE: www.care.org

    International Red Cross: www.icrc.org/eng

    World Vision: www.worldvision.org

    Yele Haiti Foundation: www.yele.org

 

 

Additional Information on Haiti Relief Efforts:

 

White House updates and further information can be found at www.whitehouse.gov/haitiearthquake.

 

*Please remember to protect yourself and your resources.*

 

Unfortunately, during times of tragedy, scams and fraud begin to rise. Visit the FBI website to discover tips on how to prevent fraud and scams in charitable giving www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/escams.htm.