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Presbyterian Giving Catalog Story of Impact<\/h2>\n

For years, citizens in Flint, Michigan, have been trying to bring awareness to high levels of lead leaching into their water supply from aging pipes. In late 2015, news broke nationally of just how bad the crisis was\u2014stories of the thousands of residents who have already experienced health issues due to lead poisoning\u2014stories of government corruption and cover-up.<\/p>\n

But also, there are stories of citizens coming together to help one another and stories of relief pouring into the city of Flint as organizations provide water supplies, filters, and crisis counseling centers.<\/p>\n

With a long history of community involvement, First Presbyterian Church of Flint<\/a> (FPCF) has become a trusted refuge for community members seeking relief from the crisis. With support from Presbyterian Disaster Assistance<\/a>, members from FPCF and the Presbytery of Lake Huron<\/a>\u00a0have been on the ground assisting in distributing emergency water supplies, representing their community on the local recovery committee, and supporting the spiritual care and reconciliation in a community that feels betrayed.<\/p>\n

The news cameras have all pulled out, but the crisis is expected to continue for years while the government updates the city\u2019s water system. With continued support from fellow Presbyterians and the Presbyterian Mission Agency, FPCF\u00a0intends to play a key role in restoring their community.<\/p>\n

\"FlintGiving Catalog Related Item:<\/p>\n

Water Filter<\/a>
\n$50 |<\/strong> ITEM OG30012<\/p>\n

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Presbyterians are actively responding to the Flint, Michigan, water crisis and to similar crises in other communities struggling with lead and contaminants in their city’s water supply. Your gift of a water filter provides a family with safe water and keeps 300 empty bottles out of local landfills.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Presbyterian Giving Catalog Story of Impact For years, citizens in Flint, Michigan, have been trying to bring awareness to high levels of lead leaching into their water supply from aging pipes. 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