Circuit Writer

CWS is helping to meet emergency needs in the aftermath of the devastating Jan. 12 earthquake.  Within 24 hours after the quake, CWS and its partners began providing basic supplies, prepositioned in the Dominican Republic.  It is working with partners to provide water, food, temporary shelter and health assistance.  Having worked in partnership in Haiti since 1954, CWS will also help to support communities in the long struggle to rebuild.

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The following is the contents of an email update from Week of Compassion concerning disaster response in the wake of the earthquake in Haiti.  I wanted to post this and pass it along for anyone who does not subscribe to the Week of Compassion newsletter.

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Since Haiti was struck by a massive 7.0 Earthquake on January 12^th, North American Disciples congregations have responded out of faith, hope, and a radical sense of generosity.