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Relief Ministry Sending Shelter Homes to Iraq
Described by some as biggest humanitarian crisis in history, Nashville based ministry is responding in Iraq, but more help is needed

Contact: Kyle Patterson, 716-906-7930

NASHVILLE, Dec. 23, 2014 /Christian Newswire/ -- The crisis in Iraq and Syria today have been described by some as the worst humanitarian crisis in history.

"Today, the need in Iraq is massive. 1.8 million men, women and children are homeless and destitute. These people have nowhere to live and the winter months are setting in," said Sean Malone, Director of Crisis Response International, a ministry that has been in Iraq since last December. (www.criout.com)

For Crisis Response International (CRI) though, this is an opportunity to spread the love of God to hurting and homeless refugees. The Christian 501c3 ministry trains and equips believers in disaster preparedness and response across the country while mobilizing teams to respond to international disasters. CRI has had boots on the ground for over a year in Iraq with teams cycling in and out of the area providing food, water, medical aid and more. But with the winter months upon Iraq, millions remain on the streets, tents or mountains with no shelter.

"This is an opportunity to transition our response into rebuilding stage and help stabilize families and provide a safe place to sleep and rest," explained Malone.

Due to the urgent need in the area, Malone and CRI have announced an initiative to send shelter homes to Iraq.

"For $1,500 a unit, we can ship a shelter home to Iraq. Each will also be equipped with 100 watts of solar power. The Kurdish government is giving CRI use of some property on which to place these temporary homes! Our intent is to build community, provide discipleship, and help refugees gain a sense of dignity as they restart their lives," explained Malone who got his start in disaster response after the 9-11 attacks in New York City.

Churches, ministries and partners are responding and partnering with CRI, but the work is far from over.

"You can be part of the solution and show a practical demonstration of God's love. Give today and provide a shelter home for a refugee family in Iraq," said Malone. "Your compassionate gift today will provide hurting and hopeless refugees with shelter this winter in Iraq. Help us get our brothers and sisters off the cold, harsh streets and into safe shelter, today."

About CRI:
Crisis Response International (CRI) (
www.criout.com) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that resources, trains and mobilizes volunteers, churches and other organizations to respond to disasters and compassion initiatives around the world.