Helping Haiti

By now you’ve likely heard of the devastation and unimaginable heartbreak occurring in Haiti after their massive earthquake. It’s so difficult to think of the number of lives lost and the exponential number of families affected, and so many ways are available to help.

Some great organizations worthy of your donations to help ::

• International Response Fund :: American Red Cross
  You can help the victims of countless crises, like the recent earthquake in Haiti, around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.
• AT&T Text Messaging Donation
  In response to the horrific earthquake in Haiti, wireless customers of AT&T* (NYSE:T) can send $10 donations to the Red Cross International Relief Fund by sending a text message from their mobile device. Standard text messaging rates may apply. Types the word HAITI and send it to 90999. A confirmation message will arrive within a few minutes, to which the customer replies “yes” to finalize the donation. 100 percent of all money donated will be passed on to the Red Cross. Not an AT&T customer? 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.
• UNICEF
  The organization has issued a statement that “Children are always the most vulnerable population in any natural disaster, and UNICEF is there for them.” UNICEF requests donations for relief for children in Haiti via their website. You can also call 1-800-4UNICEF.
• MercyCorps
  A team of emergency responders is arriving to assess damage, and seek to fulfill immediate needs of quake survivors. The agency aided families after earthquakes in Peru in 2007, China and Pakistan in 2008, and Indonesia last year. Donate online, or call 1-888-256-1900.
• Doctors without Borders
  DWB is already on the ground and has set up clinics to treat injured in Haiti. Your gift today will support emergency medical care for the men, women, and children affected by the earthquake in Haiti.
• Samaritan’s Purse
  This interdenominational organization is responding by providing critically needed assistance, including water, temporary shelter, blankets, hygiene kits, medical aid, and other essentials.

Your gift, no matter the size, will have an enormous impact on easing the unimaginable suffering of others.