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Sarasota County community organizations team up to help Haiti victims Sarasota County Organizations Active in Disasters (SCOAD) will host Haitian relief collection centers 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at three locations in Sarasota County: Concordia Lutheran Church, 2185 Wood Street at School Ave., Sarasota New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 2504 Gillespie Ave., Sarasota New Life Assembly of God, 5800 Tamiami Trail, South Venice Items needed include clothing and shoes for infants, children and adults with all items labeled (example – female, age 2-5) to facilitate quick sorting and distribution. Additional items needed are wheelchairs, walkers and crutches. All items should be clean and in good working condition. Volunteers will be available at each site to help unload and sort items. On Jan. 12, Port au Prince Haiti was hit with a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that left more than 200,000 people dead and millions more homeless. Rescue and...

There are many ways to participate in help for the Haitian people, but if you are seeking a way to contribute to the relief effort for Haiti , here's a way via a reliable local organization: With all the news on the crisis that the survivors are dealing with in Haiti, I wanted to inform you there is a way to reach out to Haiti immediately. There is a missions team called Agape Flights located in our own back yard on old 301 – they have planes which are flying to Haiti with supplies to meet immediate needs. If you wish to bring these items in – I will be happy to collect them and drop them off at their location. Bring supplies to Lynn Evensen located in SMC C305 or gather them in your areas and I will be happy to pick them up. Agape Flights Donate Current Needs: They are in urgent need for the following items: Medical Supplies Needed First Aid supplies Band Aids, Gauze, Bandages, Tape, Sutures, Water purification tablets Neosporin, Alcohol swabs, Hydrogen Per...