Haiti - How to Help
One of the poorest and least developed countries in the world, Haiti in recent years has struggled with problems ranging from near-constant political upheaval, health crises, severe environmental degradation and an annual barrage of hurricanes, which killed an estimated 800 people and caused vast damage in 2008.
On Jan. 12, 2010, a massive earthquake struck Haiti, reducing much of its capital to rubble. It was the worst earthquake in the region in more than 200 years. Since then, there have been aftershocks, causing even more devastation.
It’s far too easy to feel powerless to help in the face of such heartbreaking news. But you can help!
To give to the Red Cross, phone users can text the word “HAITI” to 90999 to donate $10, and when prompted, hit “YES” to confirm the donation.
The donation is added to the cell user’s bill, and receipts are available.
Other text-message codes for donations include:
• Text the word “HAITI” to 20222 to donate $10 to the Clinton Foundation Haiti Relief Fund.
• Text “HAITI” to 25383 to donate $5 to the International Rescue Committee.
• Text “HAITI” to 85944 to donate $10 to the International Medical Corps.
Also, some of my favorite companies have started donation campaigns for relief work in Haiti. Through January 28, StacksAndStacks.com will be donating $10 on every order over $100 dollars to the American Red Cross. You can make this a philanthropic double whammy - buy some organizing supplies for a local charity in your neighborhood, and if you spend over $100 dollars, you’ll be helping Haiti as well! It’s a new version of “Think Globally, Act Locally” - it’s “Act Locally, Act Globally”!




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