Haiti: How to Help

January 14, 2010

On January 12, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti. Beyond a staggering death toll, the quake has left three million people hurt or homeless and in need of assistance. For our listeners who wish to help, we’ve compiled this list of trustworthy organizations: The American Red Cross There are a number of ways to donate to the Red Cross: – Call toll free: 1-800-REDCROSS (or 1-800-435-7669) – Donate online: click here. – Send a check by mail : American Red Cross PO Box 4002018 Des Moines, IA 50340-2018 (Write “International Response Fund 2099” on the memo line on your check.) – By text: You can donate $10 immediately by using your cell phone to send the text message “HAITI” to 90999. Participating carriers are: Alltel AT&T Sprint-Nextel T-Mobile U.S. Cellular Verizon Wireless Your donation will appear on your next wireless bill. Catholic Relief Services – Call toll free: 1-800-736-3467 (between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.) – Donate online: Click here. – Send a check by mail : Catholic Relief Services P.O. Box 17090 Baltimore, MD 21203-7090 (Write “Haiti” in the memo line.) UNICEF, CARE and more: Google Crisis Response has compiled a list of links to reputable organizations as well as to real time updates, Haitian media outlets and the U.S. State Department for Americans seeking information. Click here for full listings. NPR’s article, “Haiti: Some Ways to Help” is here.