Through the Rays of Hope ministry in Grand Rapids, MI, the Churches of God now has an easier shipping method for sending smaller items to Haiti. The process is simple:
· Purchase a 5-gallon bucket (about $4) with lid from Lowes, Menards, or Home Depot
· Fill the pail with items (suggested list below)
· Complete an Avery-like shipping label and stick it on each pail
· Transport the pails to Rays of Hope in Grand Rapids
· Pay just $10 to Rays of Hope for each pail.
Rays of Hope ships by sea container directly to their warehouse in Port-au-Prince. They take care of all international paperwork, customs declaration, and other particulars associated with shipping. Our Project Help staff then picks up the pails at no extra cost.
Go to http://raysofhopeforhaiti.com for shipping information under the tab “Get Involved.”
On Labels: write “Ship to Project Help-Haiti Agent Steve Mossburg 509-3-805-3491 Edgard Miliace 509-3-720-3912
Suggested items to be packed (and listed separately on the “manifest packing slip” found on the website) include: school supplies; backpacks; medical supplies; hygiene kits; baby, children, or adult clothes; tools; towels and linens; etc.
Rays of Hope ministry also welcomes volunteers to assist at their warehouse. Contact information is found on their website.
