Brethren are asked not to make unsolicited donations.

A Church World Service staffperson issued a request this week to members of churches involved with the relief agency, not to send in donations of unsolicited goods--meaning clothing and other items that have not been requested by relief agencies. Such donations only confuse and complicate the hurricane relief efforts, CWS staff said in a conference call with leaders of denominations in the National Council of Churches.

Stan Noffsinger, general secretary of the General Board, echoed the request. He pointed out that at this time it is most helpful to follow the suggestions issued by the Emergency Response/Service Ministries staff asking for donations to the Emergency Disaster Fund and donations of Gift of the Heart Kits (see www.churchworldservice.org for instructions to assemble and send kits).

Source: 09/08/2005 Newsline
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