Chapel raises $5,200 for Haiti in one day Published Jan. 21, 2010 By Airman 1st Class Valerie Hosea 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- After a massive earthquake struck Haiti, the 82nd Training Wing head chaplain's office stepped up and offered a helping hand by raising money at several church services Jan. 17. People attending two Protestant and two Roman Catholic services donated more than $5,200 to Haitian relief efforts in one day. "Our offerings will go to relief efforts in Haiti," said Chap. (Col.) Richard Hartwell, 82nd TRW chaplain. "We are very thankful to be useful to people in need." Chaplain Hartwell said Haiti needs money the most and people were more than happy to help. "We simply asked if they could help these people who are suffering so severely, and that's what they did," he said. "The best way to help Haiti right now is to donate money because that's what they most desperately need, and our congregations gave so generously." The chaplain's office will continue taking donations from base members as long as they are willing to give. "At this point, we're still collecting donations and will be as long as they're needed," the chaplain said. "If ever there's a need for material things like food, water or blankets, we'll help with that as well." Donations are going to the Samaritan's Purse or the Catholic Relief Services organizations. "When God has given to us so generously," Chaplain Hartwell said, "how could we not help?"