The Haiti crisis has ignited a new awareness and passion for the urgency of clean, safe water. January 29 a missionary in the Dominican who is helping to take supplies into Haiti said, “This is an acute need! There’s not even bad water in many cases. We are trucking in water (an 8-9 hour drive), and it’s a huge effort just to get the smallest bit.” Another reported, “Frankly, we need water more than we need medical supplies.”
Many helped make this happen but especially Healing Hands International.
Now we need money to go directly to drilling expenses (fuel, casing, bits, pumps, etc.) so that we can get as many wells as possible providing clean water this spring when the need is greatest. We
are actively working on getting a shipping container of pumps directly from the manufacturer in India purchased and shipped to Haiti. These pumps are the critical piece for the ongoing delivery of clean water. We can get a limited supply of pumps in Haiti for about $1,000 each but if we buy in quantity directly from the manufacturer we hope to get the price significantly reduced.
Your gifts and prayers, and your willingness to contact others with this urgent and immediate need is vital. Clear Blue is a very lean operation, all volunteer. The gifts going directly to the needs, Please help us keep a steady stream of money going so there is no delay in the life-giving resource.
WORLD WATER DAY March 22, 2010
As World Water Day approaches, the needs around the rest of the world are just as urgent. We have requests from various African countries and India right now that we are trying to raise funds to meet. YOU and your organization can make the world a different place for precious people in need! We are getting ready to mail packets of ideas and resources for this day. If you would like to get one, please send your request and your mailing address to us here at Clear Blue.
Haiti Relief Donations Qualify for Immediate Tax Relief People who give to charities providing earthquake relief in Haiti can claim these donations on the tax return they are completing this season, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Taxpayers who itemize deductions on their 2009 return qualify for this special tax relief provision, enacted Jan. 22. Only cash contributions made to these charities after Jan. 11, 2010, and before March 1, 2010, are eligible. This includes contributions made by text message, check, credit card or debit card.
To supply containers of fresh water, give toCLEARBLUE marked Haiti relief
THANK YOU!!!
We are beginning to see great results from your compassionate and obedient gifts to the cause of clean water through the holidays. We were able to supply the requested funds for the HAITI NEEDS at the current time, and are well on the way for other projects as well.
5 more FRIENDSHIP WELLS are being drilled in Orissa, India, too.
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