From the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) January 16, 2010 

We are getting inundated with phone calls, text messages and emails from people wanting to help with the Haiti relief effort so let me list some ways that you can help.

1. Pray for the people of Haiti, the SMART team and everyone involved in the relief effort.

2. Spread the word to everyone you know to get involved on some level.

3. Give - via www.compassionservices.org or send a check to CSI/Haiti 8855 Dunn Road, Hazelwood, MO 63042

4. Gallon Ziploc bags (personal care kits) - You can fill these with the items below. (This is a good project for a school or Sunday School class). 1 toothbrush, 1 tube of toothpaste, 1 bar of soap, 1 small wash cloth, 1 pack of matches, 1 small hand sanitizer, 1 pack of chewing gum, 1 package of sweetened Kool- Aid, 1 small bottle of aspirin, Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, etc., 1 tube of antibiotic cream, 1 tube of anti-fungal cream, 1 pack of disposable wipes

5. Five Gallon buckets (for families) - You can fill these with the following items. 1-3 toothbrushes, 1 tube of toothpaste, 1-2 bars of soap, 1 tube of antibiotic cream, 1 tube of anti- fungal cream, 1 pack of disposable wipes, 1-5 packages of sweetened Kool-Aid, 1 small bottle of cooking oil, 1-2 bags of rice, 1-2 bags of dried beans, pasta, Raman Noodles, 1-2 packs of matches, candles (plain white), hand towel, bath towel, pack of gum, candy for kids (not chocolate), hand sanitizer, beef jerky

6. Donate supplies for the medical teams. Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Acetaminophen, Betadine, Hydrogen Peroxide, Syringes for ear cleaning, Cold Medicine - Adult and Child, Cough Syrup - Adult and Child, Alka-Seltzer, Pepto-Bismol, Band-Aids (latex free if possible), Rubber gloves (latex free if possible), Ace bandages, Gauze - Rolls or squares, Medical tape, Triple antibiotic ointment, Vitamins - Adult and Child, Imodium AD, Hand sanitizer, Wet wipes

Please write "CSI" in permanent marker on the Ziploc bags and five gallon buckets and ship these along with medical supplies to the following address:

Med Express Ambulance Service, Inc
Attn CSI Haiti Relief
7525 Hwy 71
Alexandria, LA 71302 

Thank you for praying and for responding with donations of money, medical supplies, and personal care kits.