FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August , 2007
Contact: Jacob Kramer, CRWRC International Relief Director, 1-905-515-9720
Peruvian Quake Survivors to Receive CRWRC Emergency Aid
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.: The Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (www.crwrc.org) will respond immediately to the many thousands of survivors of last week's devastating 8.0 earthquake that struck 200 km south of Lima, near Pisco and Ica, Peru.
CRWRC is partnering with the National Evangelical Council of Peruvian Churches (CONEP) and other disaster organizations to supply emergency food and non-food items that are scheduled to reach victims early this week, including maize flour, beans, blankets, and cooking items.
"Our partners on the ground are investigating our best response," says Jacob Kramer, CRWRC International Relief Director. "The most affected areas are difficult to reach because of the extensive damage to roads and communications systems, but we are moving ahead."
For interview with Jacob Kramer, International Relief Director about CRWRC's Peru earthquake response, call 905-515-9720 or 1-800-730-3490.
For more information about CRWRC's disaster response programs in Peru and other areas, call U.S. Media Contact Beth DeGraff at 616-648-7821 or 1-800-55-CRWRC.
CRWRC is accepting donations to address the immediate, emergency needs of Peruvian families affected by the earthquake. In the U.S., financial gifts can be called in to 1-800-55-CRWRC or 616-241-1691. Send checks designated "Peru Earthquake Response 2007" to CRWRC, 2850 Kalamazoo Ave., S.E., Grand Rapids, Mich., 49560-0600.
For more information about CRWRC, please visit or call 1-800-55-CRWRC. In Canada, please call 1-800-730-3490. CRWRC is a Christian, non-profit organization of the Christian Reformed Church in North America providing a ministry of development, relief, and justice education to people in need around the world. CRWRC is currently active in 30 countries and has an international reputation for "helping people help themselves."
Beth DeGraff US Media and Justice Contact 2850 Kalamazoo SE Grand Rapids, MI 49560 degraffb@crcna.org ph: 616-241-1691 x4191 fax: 616-724-0806
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