A few reputable places to give donations if you are so inclined:
American Jewish World Service The agency supports
grass-roots, community-based organizations in remote locations whose
needs are not always met by larger organizations. To donate to its
Haiti relief efforts, go to ajws.org/haitiearthquake/
or mail a check to 45 W. 36th St., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Make
checks out to American Jewish World Service, and in the memo section
write "Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund." You may also call 1-800-889-7146
or 212-792-2900. The group will use the funds for immediate needs, such
as psychological and social support; health services and education on
hygiene and disease prevention; mobilizing volunteers in Haiti to help
with rescue and aid distribution; and aid to the Haitian Dominican
community, who can coordinate with the Dominican government for greater
support; in addition to long-term rebuilding plans. American Red Cross The
American Red Cross' primary focus during the initial response of an
emergency is feeding, sheltering and supplying any other basic needs.
To donate: Go to RedCross.org,
hit donate now button at top and then International Response Fund. You
also can text "Haiti" to 90999 to donate $10 to the International
Response Fund. The money will go directly to relief efforts in Haiti.
Or call 1-800-Red-Cross. AmeriCares This nonprofit
disaster relief organization delivers medicine, medical supplies and
aid to people in crisis around the world. To donate, call
1-800-486-HELP or go to AmeriCares.org. Donations will go toward medicine and medical supplies and for expenses for providing that medical aid. Care
This humanitarian organization's main focus is to fight global poverty,
specifically by empowering marginalized women and girls. To donate to
the Haiti relief fund effort, go to Care.org or call 1-800-521-CARE. Money will go toward food, water and sanitation, shelter and emergency health response. Catholic Relief Services Catholic
Relief Services is an aid agency that works with emergency relief,
micro-finance, AIDS/HIV relief, agriculture, water and sanitation,
among other projects in countries around the world. To donate, go to crs.org,
or call 1-877-HELP-CRS. You also can text RELIEF to 30644. You will
receive a text message back with instructions on how to donate. You can
send a check to Catholic Relief services, P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, MD
21203-7090. Write "Haiti earthquake" in memo area. The money will go
toward immediate needs, which includes water, food, hygiene kits,
bedding and basic cooking utensils, among other items. Direct Relief International Direct
Relief provides medical attention to those in need on an ongoing basis
and in emergencies. Monetary donations go toward medical aid, supplies
and equipment in Haiti. To donate, go to directrelief.org or call 805-964-4767 and 800-676-1638, or go through Google Checkout. Food For the Poor The
agency delivers food, medical supplies and other goods that are donated
to the poor. To donate to its Haiti relief efforts, go to foodforthepoor.org,
or call 1-800-487-1158. For those living in South Florida, bring
donated items to the Food for the Poor headquarters office at 6401
Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073. The charity will accept canned
fish, canned meat, canned milk, canned baby formula and bottled water.
Monetary donations will go toward purchasing food and supplies as well
as shipping costs. Habitat for Humanity Habitat
for Humanity provides affordable, safe shelter for low-income families
and people in need. Money donated for Haiti relief efforts will go
toward recovery and rebuilding. To donate, go to habitat.org or call 1-800-Habitat. International Medical Corps This
emergency response agency focuses on health in emergency situations.
Monetary donations go toward purchasing medical supplies, medicine and
emergency kits and transporting these supplies. Call 1-800-481-4462 or
go to imcworldwide.org International Relief Teams The
nonprofit organizes volunteer teams to provide medical and non-medical
assistance to victims of disasters and poverty. To donate, go to irteams.org
or call 619-284-7979. Checks can be made out to International Relief
Teams, 4560 Alvarado Canyon Road, Suite 2G, San Diego, CA 92120-4309.
The money will be used for medical supplies, medicine and other relief
supplies, and to support volunteers heading to Haiti for relief
efforts. Love a Child The Christian-based humanitarian relief agency focuses on giving aid to children and their families in Haiti. To donate, go to loveachild.com,
or call 1-800-645-4868. You can mail a check to P.O Box 30744 Tampa, FL
33630-3744. Please write "Haiti Earthquake" or "where most needed" on
memo line of check. Monetary donations will be used for food, clothing,
shelter, schools and medical needs, among other program services. Medical Teams International The
Christian global health organization sends volunteer medical teams and
supplies to those in the midst of disaster or poverty. Monetary
donations will go to supporting the medical teams being sent to Haiti
and to the cost of shipping the medical supplies donated by
corporations. Donate by going to medicalteams.org
and clicking on the "Donate Now" button, or call 1-800-959-HEAL (4325)
or send a check to Medical Teams International, P.O. Box 10, Portland,
OR 97207. Medecins sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) The
humanitarian organization delivers medical care to people caught in
crisis. Donations to its Haiti relief efforts will go toward repairing
the obstetrics and trauma hospitals in Haiti that were damaged in the
earthquake. They also will go to transporting an additional 70 doctors
and medical supplies to the island in an effort to set up makeshift
emergency medical response centers. To donate, go to doctorswithoutborders.org or call 1-888-392-0392. Mercy Corps The
organization provides humanitarian assistance and economic
opportunities in the world's toughest places, specifically those
dealing with poverty, conflict and instability. To donate, go to MercyCorps.org. Money will go toward immediate humanitarian needs in Haiti, which may include, food, water and temporary shelter. Operation USA The
international relief agency provides funding for reconstruction and
development aid to communities that have experienced disasters, disease
and poverty. For its Haiti relief efforts, the agency plans to use
donations for health care materials, water purification supplies and
food supplements. To donate, go to opusa.org or call 1-800-678-7255, or mail a check to Operation USA, 3617 Hayden Ave., Suite A, Culver City, CA 90232. Project Hope Project
Hope responds to crises with medical supplies and medical volunteers,
and it is committed to long-term sustainable health care. To donate, go
to projecthope.org
or mail a check to 255 Carter Hall Lane, Millwood, VA 22646. Monetary
donations will be used for shipments of medicine and medical supplies
and for deployment of volunteer doctors and nurses to Haiti. Project MediShare The agency's sole purpose is to improve the health and well-being of Haitian people. To donate, go to ProjectMediShare.org,
or you can send a check, cash or in-kind donation (including medicines
and medical supplies) to Project MediShare, 8260 NE Second Ave., Miami,
FL 33138. Money will go toward medical care in Haiti and to send
medical teams there. Samaritan's Purse The
nondenominational evangelical Christian organization works through
local churches and partners on the ground. The aid agency provides
spiritual and physical aid to the poor, sick and suffering. To donate,
go to Samaritanspurse.org,
or call 1-800-528-1980. To give by mail, send donations to Samaritan's
Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607-3000. Money will go toward
temporary shelter, water purification, hygiene kits, blankets, medicine
and medical teams. Save the Children The
independent organization focuses on children in need in the U.S. and
globally through programs for health and nutrition, child protection
and education. To donate, go to savethechildren.org,
or call 1-800-728-3843 or 203-221-4030. Donations will go toward
purchasing relief items, such as hygiene kits, family kits (pots, pans,
food preparation items) and tarps. The Salvation Army The
Salvation Army's mission is to provide food, shelter, clothing and
spiritual comfort during disasters. To donate money, go to salvationarmyusa.org
or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Make sure you designate the donation for "Haiti
Earthquake." Money will go to the Salvation Army in Haiti, which will
determine the country's immediate needs, including water, food,
medicine and transportation. Shelterbox The
nonprofit delivers boxes of supplies to families of up to 10 people.
The boxes contain a tent and essential equipment to use while
individuals are displaced or homeless. To donate, call 941-907-6036 or
go to shelterboxusa.org. U.S. Fund for UNICEF The
national committee for UNICEF is responsible for the organization's
fundraising. UNICEF uses the money for health care, clean water,
nutrition, education and emergency relief. To donate, go to Unicefusa.org or 1-800-4-UNICEF. World Concern The
organization lifts people out of poverty, beginning with disaster
response and ending when families can live sustainable lives. To donate
to its relief effort, go to Worldconcern.org
or call 1-866-530-5433. You can also mail checks to 19303 Fremont Ave.
North, Seattle, WA 98133. Please specify that the check is for "Haiti
Disaster Response." Money will go toward water supplies, shelter,
blankets, distribution of food and long-term needs, such as job
training, education, loans and home construction, among other projects.
World Food Programme The food assistance agency's
main focus is to fight hunger worldwide. The organization is working to
bring food to Haiti. To donate, go to wfp.org. World Neighbors The agency trains and educates communities to solve hunger, poverty and disease. To donate, go to wn.org
or call 405-752-9700 or you can mail a check to World Neighbors, 4127
NW 122nd St., Oklahoma City, OK, 73120 and write "Haiti Fund" on memo
line. Monetary donations will be used to support short-term needs (i.e.
food, water and supplies) and long-term development programs. World Water Relief The agency's main focus is bringing clean water to developing countries. To donate, go to worldwaterrelief.org
or mail checks to 8343 Roswell Road, Suite 455 Atlanta, GA 30350-2810
or call 404-242-1601 or 214-500-9417. Money will go directly to water
filtration systems that will be installed in Haiti.
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