Haiti Earthquake Relief: THE GLOBAL ORPHAN PROJECT

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Our little church and people around the world are grieving for Haiti. Grace Chapel is very invested with these people, who are the poorest in the Western Hemisphere. We have a sister church down there, and also support an orphanage. Last night there was a prayer vigil held for the victims of the earthquake that struck earlier this week. We send people every few months to Haiti to support these people with medical aid, support, and love.

Friends of ours, Ben & Renee, professional photographers with strong love for Haiti as well, have poured their hearts out in the photos they've captured of the Haitian surroundings and mostly, the people, children, that live there in dire poverty. It seems the poorest of the poor never get relief from tragedy. I will link over to their post on Haiti; "Pray for Haiti, Send Aid if You Can".

The GLOBAL ORPHAN PROJECT is one that they have encouraged to send through, since 100% donations that usually go to orphans are now 100% going to the Haitian emergency aid relief. You can't get closer than that!

Here is the official statement of The GLOBAL ORPHAN PROJECT.

If you know us personally, here is our pastor, Mike Hsu's blog updates of our friends in Haiti, updated morning and night.

Please keep these people in your hearts.

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