Italy Disaster Relief
War, natural disaster, or famine can each leave the people at the center feeling hopeless to continue.
CrossWorld's teams serve all around the world, and are at times "first responders" to immediate needs on the ground. Our standing Disaster, Relief, and Refugee Fund helps to bring aid quickly.
The victims of the April 6 earthquake in Italy is one place where CrossWorld staff is on the ground giving aid and help. Gifts to our standing fund will be designated toward relief in Italy in the coming months.
Here are several needs identified by our team serving there:
1. The evangelical church of Aquila needs help to be a source of humanitarian aid for the earthquake victims in the surrounding area. They need resources to provide practical help to relieve the suffering of the community, as well as Bibles and Christian literature.
2. Many of the Christians living in Aquila have lost their home and all that was in it. Others have lost their business and need help starting over. Others have lost their jobs and need financial help until the economy in the area can start up again.
3. The church building was located in the historical center of Aquila which has been virtually destroyed. A new meeting place is needed and this could be the right moment to request land from the city to build a multi-purpose building to serve not only the Christians, but also the community. Pray for the provision to go forward with a much needed Center for Family Counseling, activities for the youth and children, sports ministries, and all the normal ministries of the church.
Whether it is the earthquake in Italy in 2009, hurricanes in Haiti in 2008, medical needs in the Congo last December, or the Tsunami in Indonesia in 2006, through the generous help of CrossWorld donors, we are able to help meet immediate needs.
Funds are administered by CrossWorld staff on location and reports are made to each respective International Director.
Periodic updates are published in CrossWorld Currents, CrossWorld Today newsletter, and the website.
The CrossWorld Challenge: One of the difficult aspects of administering relief is doing it in a way that does not result in dependency. Our team members seek to meet urgent needs and minister to people for the long-haul. This fund allows for more rapid response, so the team on the ground can begin helping right away. Your financial partnership helps us bring the message of the cross, the hope of the world.
Disaster, Relief, and Refugee Fund (Project #091003)
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