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Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Final Accurate Update on Relief Efforts in the Inland Empire
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005 - FINAL Update
Dear Friends~
I want to update you with the most accurate information as to what the Inland Valley area of San Bernardino County is doing towards the Hurricane Relief Effort. Some of the information that I have provided on previous emails has not been accurate, thus I will refer you to the facts below that were gained from the Training Meeting that occurred last night. Please fwd this on to others who might have received a prior email from me. Thanks.
There are several organizations / ministries that are doing a great work in stepping in to assist in the Relief effort.
1. AMERICAN RED CROSS - INLAND VALLEY CHAPTER
209 East "I" Street
Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 986-6651
web: www.inlandvalleyredcross.org
If you have extra time and want to volunteer at your local American Red Cross, go to their website at: http://www.redcross.org and put in your zip code, this will then take you to the information about the chapter within your region and you can then contact your local chapter and find out about areas you can serve in.
2. OPERATION HOMECOMING
Loveland Church
16888 Baseline
Fontana, CA 92336
Office (800) 974-9147
Loveland Church in Fontana has stepped into a major role of support through the organization called "Operation Homecoming". Their vision is to help the evacuees that are coming into the Southland (including those coming into the Inland Valley region) to find housing, to provide for their practical needs and to bring the love and comfort of God. They will be used in assisting with long term needs (whereas the Red Cross is involved with immediate needs). Operation Homecoming has many needs: 1)People to provide housing (a process of screening and training will happen for those who are opening up their homes 2) Items/appliances/furniture for these homes 3) New clothing 4) Financial Donations. You can contact Greg and Valerie Johnson (the coordinators of this ministry) at the number above. They also are putting together a website at: www.operationhomecomingusa.org but it is not fully functional at this time. Greg's email is: wisemenlovegod@yahoo.com if you have resources to offer.
3. KIDCARE INTERNATIONAL
Drop Off Center at CBM Systems
1599 Monte Vista Ave.
Claremont, CA
(909) 624-6101
www.kidcare.org
This organization is receiving NEW items of clothing, blankets and non-perishable food items that will be sent to the Gulf Coast Region. Whereas Operation Homecoming (listed above) is mostly receiving items for evacuees coming into the Southland, Kidcare is receiving items to send out. Call their office or visit their website for more information, to understand what their present needs are and to find out what the best time is to drop off supplies.
4. PRAYER
It has been an experience to try and step into trying to communicate (often with partial or inaccurate facts, my deepest apologies) regarding meeting the needs of those affected by this national crisis. If you do not feel led to do anything above, I would ask that you please pray for the following needs:
1) That the love of Christ will be revealed in attitude and action to all those who have been affected by this crisis.
2) For strength, comfort and encouragement to those who have stepped into the crisis to give aid or relief.
3) For strengthening of the Disaster Relief Systems, both nationally and locally, for the many organizations to be led by God in the revising and strengthening of existing structures so that the overall system can be improved upon for the present crisis and those to come.
4) For the glory of God, salvation of men and hope to arise in these seasons of crisis and rebuilding.
Well friends, thank you for all that you have done in trying to communicate the need outward and also in stepping in to meet the need. It is my hope that this communication will assist in providing you with more accurate details of how you can be involved; please contact the organizations above for direct questions. If there are other details that I think might be helpful, I will post them on my web / blog site. You can check this site as desired: www.prayercommandpost.blogspot.com
May the Lord bless you and keep you in His perfect peace as you love and serve Him daily.
Together for His glory,
Lynn Heatley
www.prayercommandpost.org
Dear Friends~
I want to update you with the most accurate information as to what the Inland Valley area of San Bernardino County is doing towards the Hurricane Relief Effort. Some of the information that I have provided on previous emails has not been accurate, thus I will refer you to the facts below that were gained from the Training Meeting that occurred last night. Please fwd this on to others who might have received a prior email from me. Thanks.
There are several organizations / ministries that are doing a great work in stepping in to assist in the Relief effort.
1. AMERICAN RED CROSS - INLAND VALLEY CHAPTER
209 East "I" Street
Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 986-6651
web: www.inlandvalleyredcross.org
If you have extra time and want to volunteer at your local American Red Cross, go to their website at: http://www.redcross.org and put in your zip code, this will then take you to the information about the chapter within your region and you can then contact your local chapter and find out about areas you can serve in.
2. OPERATION HOMECOMING
Loveland Church
16888 Baseline
Fontana, CA 92336
Office (800) 974-9147
Loveland Church in Fontana has stepped into a major role of support through the organization called "Operation Homecoming". Their vision is to help the evacuees that are coming into the Southland (including those coming into the Inland Valley region) to find housing, to provide for their practical needs and to bring the love and comfort of God. They will be used in assisting with long term needs (whereas the Red Cross is involved with immediate needs). Operation Homecoming has many needs: 1)People to provide housing (a process of screening and training will happen for those who are opening up their homes 2) Items/appliances/furniture for these homes 3) New clothing 4) Financial Donations. You can contact Greg and Valerie Johnson (the coordinators of this ministry) at the number above. They also are putting together a website at: www.operationhomecomingusa.org but it is not fully functional at this time. Greg's email is: wisemenlovegod@yahoo.com if you have resources to offer.
3. KIDCARE INTERNATIONAL
Drop Off Center at CBM Systems
1599 Monte Vista Ave.
Claremont, CA
(909) 624-6101
www.kidcare.org
This organization is receiving NEW items of clothing, blankets and non-perishable food items that will be sent to the Gulf Coast Region. Whereas Operation Homecoming (listed above) is mostly receiving items for evacuees coming into the Southland, Kidcare is receiving items to send out. Call their office or visit their website for more information, to understand what their present needs are and to find out what the best time is to drop off supplies.
4. PRAYER
It has been an experience to try and step into trying to communicate (often with partial or inaccurate facts, my deepest apologies) regarding meeting the needs of those affected by this national crisis. If you do not feel led to do anything above, I would ask that you please pray for the following needs:
1) That the love of Christ will be revealed in attitude and action to all those who have been affected by this crisis.
2) For strength, comfort and encouragement to those who have stepped into the crisis to give aid or relief.
3) For strengthening of the Disaster Relief Systems, both nationally and locally, for the many organizations to be led by God in the revising and strengthening of existing structures so that the overall system can be improved upon for the present crisis and those to come.
4) For the glory of God, salvation of men and hope to arise in these seasons of crisis and rebuilding.
Well friends, thank you for all that you have done in trying to communicate the need outward and also in stepping in to meet the need. It is my hope that this communication will assist in providing you with more accurate details of how you can be involved; please contact the organizations above for direct questions. If there are other details that I think might be helpful, I will post them on my web / blog site. You can check this site as desired: www.prayercommandpost.blogspot.com
May the Lord bless you and keep you in His perfect peace as you love and serve Him daily.
Together for His glory,
Lynn Heatley
www.prayercommandpost.org
