Compassion and Mercy Associates (CAMA), the Alliance relief and development arm, is gearing up to assist survivors of the 7.0 earthquake that destroyed Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital, on January 12. According to a CNN report, the death toll may top 100,000. The hospitals are gone, and medical supplies are desperately needed. About 3 million people – one third of Haiti's population – were impacted by the quake.

In partnership with parachurch organizations already on the ground , CAMA will provide immediate assistance – including clean water, emergency shelter, medical aid, and other necessities – as well as long term help on rebuilding efforts, integrating Jesus' message of redemption with practical acts of compassion.

“ A compassionate response during a disaster tangibly expresses Christ's love and opens doors for other ministries,” say Phil Skellie, CAMA's president.

To donate to the Haitian Earthquake Relief Fund, please go the link, scroll down and click on the red “Give Now” box –