Donation Collections at Local Churches
Greetings Florida Conference Family,
Thank you for your generous and compassionate response to our call for support for those affected by Hurricane Melissa. Your continued willingness to give and serve reflects the love of Christ and the unity of our Conference family.
Local church members are encouraged to bring their donations to their local church or the closest hub location at one of the following eight churches:
• Altamonte Springs SDA Church: 455 Maitland Ave. Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
• University SDA Church: 9191 University Blvd. Orlando, FL 32817
• First SDA Church of West Palm: 6300 Summit Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33415
• Miami Temple SDA Church: 9175 SW 44th St. Miami, FL 33165
• Westchester Spanish SDA Church: 9500 SW 16th St. Miami, FL 33165
• Maranatha SDA Church: 18900 NW 32nd Ave. Miami Gardens, FL 33056
• Ambassador SDA Church: 3245 W Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311
• Fort Myers SDA Church: 3451 Ortiz Ave. Fort Myers, FL 33905
Please ensure that:
• Items are packed securely in boxes, not in bags.
• No clothing or bottled water.
• Only the suggested items (non-perishable foods, toiletries, deodorant, bath soap, powdered laundry detergent, disinfectant, flashlights, and batteries) are collected.
Hub Collection Pickup: Friday, November 21
Final Collection and Shipment: On the collection pickup date, all items will be picked up from each hub location and transported to Miami Temple SDA Church for final sorting and loading of the shipment container. The shipment is scheduled to go out on Monday, November 24. We are also inviting volunteers to assist with packing and sorting donated goods on Sunday, November 23, at Miami Temple SDA Church. Your help will be vital in ensuring these supplies reach those in need quickly and efficiently. To volunteer, please email our Ministry Coordinator, Jael Williams, at jael.williams@floridaconference.com.
Lastly, please stay alert to potential scammers. All official updates, instructions, and announcements regarding Hurricane Melissa Relief will be posted on the Florida Conference website under the ‘News’ section, and a dedicated landing page for our Hurricane Relief Efforts can be found at www.floridaconference.com/relief. Thank you once again for your generosity, compassion, and continued support in this important ministry of service. May God richly bless you as you extend His love to those in need.
Conrad G. Duncan
Vice President
General Administration