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The purpose of this thread is to provide information on relief aid for Haiti.  If you have links on donation information or news that dispels rumors about relief aid, please post it here. Otherwise,  please use one of the open threads to post about politics and current events.


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BEFORE DONATING, PLEASE READ THIS MESSAGE FROM THE CIDI:

CIDI Urges Appropriate Response to Haiti Earthquake
Americans Should Send Cash Donations
to Best Aid Victims of Devastating Earthquake
Press Release: 12 January 2010

WASHINGTON, DC – The Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI) encourages Americans to respond appropriately and responsibly to today’s earthquake in Haiti. Those who wish to best help the victims in Haiti are asked to donate cash as an alternative to in-kind donations such as clothing and canned goods. Cash donations are widely recognized as the most efficient and effective means of relief, a policy supported by CIDI’s funding partner, the United States Agency for International Development’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, and those in the established international disaster response community.

The earthquake registered 7.0 on the Richter scale and was centered approximately 14 miles west of the capital city, Port-au-Prince. Early news stories report widespread devastation as severe aftershocks continue through the evening.

Haiti is the western hemisphere’s poorest nation and 80 percent of the population lives below the poverty line. This disaster will increase the already difficult situation for the people of Haiti. Many aid organizations are already on the ground in Haiti and will be able to put Americans’ generosity to use to best help the victims of the earthquake. Cash donations can be used to buy the supplies, clothing and emergency items needed on the ground, without the delay of collecting, packing, shipping and distributing in-kind items, which may be inappropriate for the victims.

“Americans can help the most by donating cash to an established relief agency,” says Suzanne H. Brooks, Director of CIDI. “Haitians have suffered greatly in recent years and desperately need Americans to respond appropriately. Helping the efforts of professional humanitarian relief agencies is the absolute best way to aid the victims in Haiti.”

Those interested in making contributions to help the victims in Haiti can get more information by visiting CIDI’s Web site at www.cidi.org. Additionally, interested donors can visit www.interaction.org to obtain a list of credible responding agencies for international emergencies and www.give.org to get valuable information on making informed decisions when supporting charities. In addition, donors can visit www.globalgiving.org.

CIDI: Guidelines for Donating to a Disaster Incident

From The White House Blog:

Help for Haiti

The President has been receiving updates on the urgent situation in Haiti late into last night and this morning, and top members of his team have been convening to formulate the government response.

You can also help immediately by donating to the Red Cross to assist the relief effort. Contribute online here, or donate $10 to be charged to your cell phone bill by texting “HAITI” to “90999.”

Families of Americans living in Haiti are encouraged to contact the State Department at 888-407-4747.

(Hat tip: SouthernGirl2 & RobM)
Yele Haiti: Wyclef Jean’s Foundation. Text “Yele” to 501501 and $5 will be charged to your phone bill and given to relief projects through the organization. Or go to www.yele.org

Save the Children: Donate at savethechildren.org or make checks out to “Save the Children” and mail to: Save the Children Income Processing Department, 54 Wilton Road, Westport, Conn. 06880

UNICEF: Go online to unicefusa.org/haitiquake or call (800) 4UNICEF.

Red Cross: Go online to redcross.org and click Donate, or call (800) REDCROSS. To help with relief efforts, text “HAITI” to “90999″ and $10 will be given automatically to the Red Cross, charged to your cell phone bill.

Direct Relief International: Donate online at directrelief.org.

Mercy Corp: Go online to mercycorps.org or mail checks to Haiti Earthquake Fund, Dept. NR, PO Box 2669, Portland, Ore. 97208 or call (888) 256-1900

(Hat tip: Alexander2)
Doctors Without Borders: Go online to doctorswithoutborders.org.

(Hat tip: Shanti2)
CNN has complied a list of relief organizations: http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2007/impact/

(Hat tip: dannie22)
Skeptical Brotha has compiled a list of relief organizations: http://skepticalbrotha.wordpress.com/2010/01/13/helping-haiti/

(Hat tip: Color of Change)
Partners in Health: Go to https://donate.pih.org/page/contribute/haiti_earthquake.

(Hat tip: Audiegirl)
UPS: Go to http://blog.ups.com

(Hat tip: WordSmith)
Progressives for Haiti/Doctors Without Borders: http://www.progressivesforhaiti.org/

(Hat tip: Lamh32)
Food For The Poor: http://www.foodforthepoor.org/

(Hat tip: SouthernGirl2)
Haiti Clothing Donations: Find Out Where To Send Supplies

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/15/haiti-…

CHARITIES DELIVERING CLOTHES TO HAITI:

FASHION DELIVERS is asking businesses, individuals, and shops to send excess unused socks, underwear, sheets, lightweight clothing, shorts, blankets or throws, sneakers, t-shirts, and sandals. According to Refinery29.com, products will begin arriving in Haiti by early next week. Call 212-629-6700 or email carla@fashiondelivers.org for drop-off information.

SOLES4SOULS is requesting cash donations to send shoes to Haitians. $50 buys 20 pairs of shoes for a family while $500 covers 200 pairs of sandals. Visit www.soles4souls.org for more.

FOOT SOLUTIONS, on behalf of Soles4Souls, the international charity dedicated to providing free footwear to people in desperate need, is asking the public to drop off their gently used shoes at any of their 240 worldwide locations and or contribute monetary donations for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, according to their press release. Visit www.FootSolutions.com or call 1-888-FIT-FOOT to find the participating location nearest you.

SHOES2SHARE, has launched Operation: The Haitian Earthquake Relief Effort (T.H.E.R.E.) in an effort to collect 10,000 pairs of shoes. They’re especially looking for workboot donations, as well as sneakers and dress shoes. The group is also collecting medical and infant supplies, as well as toiletries, blankets, socks, flashlights and water, among other items. Visit www.shoes2share.com for more information.

(Hat tip: GreenLadyHere)
Hilton HHonors: Donate your HHonors Points https://www.hiltonhhonors.com/processLanding.aspx?lp=intlfedredcross

NY Times: The Missing in Haiti : Go to http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/01/14/world/haiti-missing-people.html Photos of missing people submitted by friends, family members and colleagues.



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