wfn.org | Presbyterians Rush Aid to Earthquake-stricken Turkey

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99274 
20-August-1999 
 
 
    Presbyterians Rush Aid to Earthquake-stricken Turkey 
 
    Death Toll Reaches into Tens of Thousands 
 
    by Jerry L. Van Marter 
 
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--With the death toll from the devastating earthquake in 
Turkey sure to reach into the tens of thousands, the Presbyterian Disaster 
Assistance office this week sent $100,000 to our church partners in the 
region for the immediate purchase of tents, medical supplies, lanterns, 
food and other humanitarian relief items. 
 
    $50,000 has come from funds designated for international disasters and 
$50,000 from the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering. 
 
    The Middle East Council of Churches, the Presbyterian Church's longtime 
partner in the region, has sent a staff specialist and its General 
Secretary to Turkey to assess the situation and further assistance needs. 
 
    Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has established a special account for 
those wishing to support the relief efforts in Turkey.  It is PDA account 
#9-2000142-Turkey relief.  Donations can be sent through normal giving 
channels or to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, 100 Witherspoon Street, 
Louisville, KY 40202.  Credit card donations using Visa or MasterCard can 
be made by calling PresbyTel at 1-800-872-3283 or by visiting the 
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance web site at <http://pda.pcusa.org>. 

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