We have all heard about the horrific earthquake that has taken place in Haiti. What do we do? What can we do? It's the worst feeling: helplessness. What can we possibly do so many thousands of miles away from Haiti? If you are spiritual you can pray. It's free. :) You can also get in contact with the many humanitarian organizations eager to help. The American Red Cross is one good example. The Red Cross is asking that even though you may be making an attempt to travel to Haiti that the best and easiest way to help is to make a donation. I am singling out the texting because I never knew about this option before the earthquake in Haiti. You can text HAITI to 90999. This will add an amount of $10 to your cell phone bill. Some carries are still charging standard text messaging rates, but some are dropping the charge for this particular situation. Sprint, AT&T and Verizon were listed as not charging as of Thursday.
Other ways to help:
Remote Area Medical
Catholic Medical Mission Board
Partners in Development
National Nurses United
Pan American Development Foundation
International Rescue Committee
American Red Cross
AmeriCares International Disaster Relief Fund
Wyclef Jean's Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund
UNICEF
CARE
Mercy Corps
Lutheran World Relief
Habitat for Humanity International
Operation Blessing International
Doctors Without Borders
Action Against Hunger
AP: Organizations accepting donations to help Haiti
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