Help Haiti, the Best Way To Give
Sunday, January 17, 2010
The information about where to donate is staggering, as is the amount of donations that have already been made. The need remains enormous and will continue into the months and years ahead.
Read what our 2 former presidents have to say and give through one of the organizations below. The greatest need now is in monetary donations.
The White House Haiti Earthquake relief: www.thewhitehouse.gov
MSNBC has compiled a list of charitable organizations as well as those to stay away from.
The Huffington Post and Causecast have worked with The U.S. Fund for UNICEF and the International Medical Corps to to make available for purchase supplies needed to help individuals affected in Haiti. Through this great site you can choose what to send. www.causecast.org
The American Red Cross is accepting donations through their International Response Fund. Send a $10 donation by texting 'Haiti' to 90999. The Red Cross also needs Creole speaking volunteers for a 24hr phone bank. Call Mr. Wilfrid @ 305-776-6900
Save The Children has launched an emergency relief effort for Haiti. Donate to their fund to provide medical attention and clean water to children and families. Text "SAVE" to 20222 to donate $10 to Save the Children.
UNICEF They are requesting donations for relief for children in Haiti via their Haiti Earthquake Fund. You can also call 1-800-4UNICEF.
Donate through Wyclef Jean's foundation, Yele Haiti. Text "Yele" to 501501 and $5 will be charged to your phone bill and given to relief projects through the organization. View Wyclef Jean's response to recent allegations here
Oxfam America has over three decades of experience in Haiti. They are currently working to provide clean water, shelter and sanitation to those in need. Click here to make a donation.
Locally: The Darien Sport Shop plans to have a table set up in their entryway this Saturday and next, January 23 and 30 from 10 AM-5 PM that will be staffed by volunteers to collect monetary donations to help Haiti via the Red Cross. The collection cans will also be in the store's first floor Ladies' Department throughout the two weeks.
Read what our 2 former presidents have to say and give through one of the organizations below. The greatest need now is in monetary donations.
The White House Haiti Earthquake relief: www.thewhitehouse.gov
MSNBC has compiled a list of charitable organizations as well as those to stay away from.
The Huffington Post and Causecast have worked with The U.S. Fund for UNICEF and the International Medical Corps to to make available for purchase supplies needed to help individuals affected in Haiti. Through this great site you can choose what to send. www.causecast.org
The American Red Cross is accepting donations through their International Response Fund. Send a $10 donation by texting 'Haiti' to 90999. The Red Cross also needs Creole speaking volunteers for a 24hr phone bank. Call Mr. Wilfrid @ 305-776-6900
Save The Children has launched an emergency relief effort for Haiti. Donate to their fund to provide medical attention and clean water to children and families. Text "SAVE" to 20222 to donate $10 to Save the Children.
UNICEF They are requesting donations for relief for children in Haiti via their Haiti Earthquake Fund. You can also call 1-800-4UNICEF.
Donate through Wyclef Jean's foundation, Yele Haiti. Text "Yele" to 501501 and $5 will be charged to your phone bill and given to relief projects through the organization. View Wyclef Jean's response to recent allegations here
Oxfam America has over three decades of experience in Haiti. They are currently working to provide clean water, shelter and sanitation to those in need. Click here to make a donation.
Locally: The Darien Sport Shop plans to have a table set up in their entryway this Saturday and next, January 23 and 30 from 10 AM-5 PM that will be staffed by volunteers to collect monetary donations to help Haiti via the Red Cross. The collection cans will also be in the store's first floor Ladies' Department throughout the two weeks.
