Scores of earthquake refugees are already pouring into the Cap Haitian vicinity. All of them are homeless, and many are injured, orphaned, jobless, etc.

The purpose of HCM Haiti Relief is to minister to the pressing needs of Haitian refugees now streaming out of southern Haiti into the north.

The IMMEDIATE need for the next few weeks is MONEY. We need to get food and water into the hands of these people and money is the only way to do it quickly. Fortunately, Haitian Christian Ministries has the transactional mechanisms and accountability measures already in place to make sure ALL donations are used effectively and go directly to meet these desperate needs.

After a few weeks we will likely need to shift our relief efforts. We will then begin asking individuals and churches to collect rice, beans, other dry goods, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes. Displaced individuals and families will need these basic items in order to function at a basic level. Please be sure to follow our blog so you can continue to help meet the changing needs for these victims.

Here are some easy ways to help:

1. PRAY: Pray for God's children who are suffering through this tragedy, and pray for His hand to work in Haiti over the next several years of rebuilding.

2. DONATE: Donations may be accepted through the HCM forwarding agents by check or online. It's easy to give immediately through our secure PayPal® system. Or you can give via snail mail.

Click here to give online:

Mail here to give by check: Haitian Christian Ministries c/o Steve & Shelley Hari 2210 Woodfield Road Bloomington, IL 61704 309-661-2896 hcminorg@msn.com **Please note your donation "Haiti Relief Fund" in the memo.

3. STAY ENGAGED: Click here to see our blog updating supporters of relief work through HCM. Don't forget to provide your email address so we can keep you informed as developments materialize on the ground in Haiti, and as needs change.