Haiti Earthquake - Ways to Help

As you may already know, on January 12, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. Some people say that this catastrophe may be a direct result from the Haitian people being cursed. Despite of the causes, the people of Haiti need desperate help. Now is the time to extend your hand and show them what you believe in.

AIC launched a fundraising effort to aid various AIC churches and their communities in Haiti. See you pastor for more information.

You can too join recovery efforts mobilizing around the world to assist earthquake victims. Your donation will help disaster victims get back on their feet and their communities. As of Monday, according to a tally conducted by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, contributions to Haiti have reached $528-million. This includes the $66-million raised by Hope for Haiti telethon last Friday, $29-million by the Red Cross text message $10 gift campaign, The Doctors Without Borders U.S. operations raised $36-million and $8.3-million by The Salvation Army. Interesting enough, the University of Miami had received more than $3.9-million as of Tuesday. The university runs a community health program and other projects in Haiti. More than 100 of its staff are in Haiti assisting with the efforts.
Despite the outpour of donations, the need is still great since huge amount of people need to be fed daily. People need to be rescued from under the rubble and reconstruction effort have to begin.

These people need you prayers and contribution. Google has prepared a page with all the organizations where you can donate. Take a look at it and see how can you help.

Google - Support Disaster Relief in Haiti

We would like to see your comments with your thoughts on the situation in Haiti, the ways you have helped and ideas on how to help.