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Melissa Crutchfield (right) of the United Methodist Committee on ReliefOffering is UMCOR's 'Backbone'

Eight days after the January earthquake in Haiti, Melissa Crutchfield led a small team to the island to start assessing emergency needs for the United Methodist Committee on Relief.

 

Attorney Thomas J. Mills (left) helps Haitian clients at Justice for Our Neighbors’ New York clinic.UMCOR Helps Haitians stay in the U.S.:

He lost his wife, his home and his job when the Jan. 12 earthquake hit Haiti. The man identified only as “Bernard” also found himself alone with an infant daughter.

 

UMCOR HaitiMarch 4 Weekly Haiti Update 

Read about how UMCOR is responding to the needs of people in Haiti following the January 12 earthquake.

 

Noel Zierne (left) prays during worship at St. Martin Methodist Church in Port-au-PrinceHaitians Mourn Losses from Quake

The people of Haiti took three days of remembrance, Feb. 12 to 14, to mourn their losses, including family and friends as well as their homes and livelihoods.

 

Some 3United Methodists Keep Focus on Haiti:

The overwhelming response to assist the people of Haiti is an inspiration across The United Methodist Church.

 

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