Our hearts go out to the people of Haiti as they struggle to survive the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck near the capital of Port-au-Prince Tuesday. The city reportedly has been destroyed by the quake, the most powerful to hit the country in more than two centuries.
Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere with an infrastructure incapable of adequately assisting its citizens and rebuilding the nation after such a catastrophe. The world needs to help.
You can help today by donating to relief efforts under way by Mercy Corps and the American Red Cross. Here’s how:
- Visit the Mercy Corps donation Web site.
- Visit the American Red Cross donation Web site.
- Text “HAITI” to “90999 from your cell phone and $10 will be donated to the American Red Cross. (The charge will be included on your cell phone bill).
If you are trying to locate family members in Haiti, contact the State Department at 888-407-4747.
For updates on the situation in Haiti, visit Mercy Corps’ Web site.
Finally, this disaster is yet another reminder that we all need to be as prepared as possible to survive natural disasters. Visit the American Red Cross Preparedness Web site for information on how you can prepare your home, your family and your workplace.
January 13th, 2010 | Category: Charitable Giving
