Churches of God organize Haiti relief effort

The Highland View and Eastpoint Churches of God, along with Operation Compassion, are collecting the following supplies to be shipped to the victims and families of those devastated by the earthquake in Haiti: dried and perishable meats, non-perishable canned goods, canned milk, water, blankets, shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, Band-aids, gauze and rubbing alcohol.

You can drop these items off at the following locations in Franklin County: IGA Gulfside Store in Apalachicola, 425 U.S. 98, 653-9526; or the Eastpoint Church of God in Eastpoint, 379 Avenue E, 670-8704.

In Gulf County, items can be dropped off at the lobby of the El Governor Motel, 1701 U.S. 98 in Mexico Beach, 648-5757; Highland View Church of God in Port St. Joe, 450 Pompano Street, 229-6235; Piggly Wiggly Grocery Store in Port St. Joe, 125 U.S. 98, 229-1100 (Bluewater Outriggers); and Rich’s IGA Store in Wewahitchka, 201 W. River Road, 639-5343.

For additional information contact 229-6235 or 670-8704. You can also contact Operation Compassion directly at www.operationcompassion.org or 423-728-3932 or by mail at 114 Stuart Road NE, Suite 370, Cleveland, TN 37312.