Dear Partners!

Restoring Hope Ministries has launched "Operation HOPE for Haiti" in an effort to help in the earthquake relief efforts. We have an awesome opportunity and responsibility to show the love of God to these hurting people.

^"But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?" 1 John 3:17

RHM is collecting urgent medical supplies and will be shipping them to Love A Child. Love A Child was named among CNN's top 20 Relief Organizations and has been treating thousands of injured people. Their supplies are almost gone. I'm looking for volunteers to place a collection box in your work place, church, or business. Ask friends and family members to join with you and fill a small box.

My employer, Paul Zackin of Zackin Publications in Oxford, CT has graciously agreed to pay the shipping costs to get the boxes of what I collect to Love A Child's warehouse in Florida. I will be collecting items over the next 3 or 4 weeks.

Please consider helping with this urgent need! These injured lives are totally dependant on the mercy and aid of strangers. All I need is partners like you to collect the items to be shipped. Please email me at restoring_hope@sbcglobal.net to let me know you are joining with us.

Below is a list of the things RHM is taking at this time. Some of you may know someone in the medical field who can help supply these things. Items below in red will be joined with a Bristol CT Ministry sending a container.

Antifungal Cream, Lindane, Vaseline
Antibiotics (Ampicillin, Amoxicillin, Tetracycline)
Adult/Child: Fever, pain, cough & anti-diarrhea meds
All general surgical supplies (gowns, gloves, needles, sponges, etc)
Gauze Bandages, Squares, Ace Bandages
Alcohol Pads, Band Aids & Medical Tape
Saline Solution & Hydrogen Peroxide
Disposable Diapers
Soap (liquid)
Blankets, sheets, hygiene items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, etc)
Baby formula
Any type of dehydration drink for infants and children
New clothes and new shoes

Click the links below for fliers and posters to help you in your collecting. If you would like to donate monetarily I encourage you to go strait to the Love A Child Inc.

Send A Donation to "Love A Child Inc."

"Operation HOPE for Haiti" poster for hanging in a business or handing out

Read the "Love A Child's" Journal and see what they are doing

Thank you in advance for helping with this endeavor.

Cheryl Botelho, director