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Rubble. Destruction. Chaos. That’s the scene many in Turkey are experiencing right now. Some have lost their homes, others their businesses, others have lost loved ones. It’s moments like these that those of us on the outside can be paralyzed, feeling helpless when looking in on such a disparaging situation, not knowing what we can do.
But there is hope.
We see people from all over the world joining together to help rescue people, find shelter for others, deliver food and water. We watch as children are reunited with their parents, friendships are formed in the midst of loneliness and uncertainty, and we witness God’s power work within the crisis as needs are met, and prayers are said all over the world.
That is what gives those within the devastation hope. That is what gives us hope. And, the needs in Turkey, paired with that hope is what moves us to action.
Are you ready to help?
Midwest Mission is preparing to send disaster relief supplies through our partner, North Star Foundation.
Earlier this week, Inna, from North Star, reached out with requests for specific needs. North Star has a preexisting relationship with the Turkish Consulate, allowing shipments to enter Turkey. After the earthquakes, North Star immediately began to collect supplies, and they set up donation drop-offs in Boston where they are located.
Donations began coming in, but they realized something.
It would be convenient if the hygiene supplies - like shampoo, toothbrushes, towels, etc. - were packaged together in bags for easy distribution. At the moment, they are getting the individual pieces that they would later have to put into Ziploc bags.
Inna was on the phone telling Brad Walton, Operations Manager, this and the light bulbs going off in his head were almost visible!
Midwest Mission Personal Dignity Kits are exactly what they are needing.
And so, we need to prepare upwards of 20,000 Personal Dignity Kits so we have what is needed to send to Turkey, as well as Ukraine and the other countries where we consistently send help.
What can you do?
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You can donate! Monetary donations allow us to quickly buy supplies in bulk, and buy what is being requested by Turkey. Donate here.
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You can also buy items for the Personal Dignity Kit from our Amazon shopping list and have it delivered to Midwest Mission. To see the list, click here.
- You can pray! Disaster Relief is both a marathon and a sprint. There are years of recovery to come in Turkey. Pray for the people who are in crisis, pray for the people who are responding, and pray for God’s hand in the process so that the people who are in need will receive life-saving supplies.
This is the first request for the first shipment - and there will be more.
Turkey was hit by these earthquakes, but they are also facing the bone chilling winter temperatures, a lack of food and water, and a lack of basic necessities. This is another disaster in and of itself. Your donations and prayer will help Midwest Mission send Personal Dignity Kits, and to be ready for when we are called upon for more shipments.
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