United Church Launches Emergency Appeal for Haiti

TORONTO , Jan. 15 /CNW/ - The United Church of Canada has announced that it is launching an emergency appeal asking its congregations for donations designated for earthquake relief and reconstruction in Haiti .

Individuals are invited to contribute to the United Church's Haiti Appeal either through their local congregation or directly to The United Church of Canada's national office, 3250 Bloor St. West, Suite 300, Toronto , ON M8X 2Y4. Cheques should be made payable to The United Church of Canada and marked " Haiti Appeal." Online donations can be made at www.united-church.ca. Choose "Emergency Response" and specify " Haiti Appeal."

Information about the United Church's Haiti Appeal has been posted on the United Church's website (www.united-church.ca) and will be updated as new information becomes available.

For further information: Mary-Frances Denis, Program Coordinator, Media and Public Relations, The United Church of Canada, Tel: [phone] ext. 2016, Toll-free: 1-800-268-3781 ext. 2016, Cell: [phone], E-mail: [email protected]