Earthquakes have caused severe devastation in Turkey and Syria. Through its global partners in that part of the world, the Middle East Council of Churches, the ACT Alliance, the Humanitarian Coalition and also the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, the United Church Disaster Relief Fund is able to offer immediate support to those affected. Urgent needs include emergency shelter, blankets, mattresses, clean water, food and hygiene items. If you would like to contribute to this relief effort, donations to the United Church of Canada Disaster Relief Fund can be put to work immediately by contributing directly online, or donate by phone: 1-800-268-3781, or by mail:
The United Church of Canada Philanthropy Unit – Emergency Response
3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 200. Toronto, ON M8X 2Y4
