Thursday, January 14, 2010
Help for Haiti
Many of us are eager to help the people of Haiti during this time as they have suffered such devastation from the recent 7.0 earthquake. Of all places, the hospital collapsed and at this point they are saying about 50,000 have perished. There are many avenues to which you can help the people of Haiti, some for immediate and some over time. Many places have run out of medical supplies and injured are being transported to the Dominican Republic for help. Here are a few avenues that you can use to assist during this sad time for Haiti.
Child Hope is an organization that was created and is run by locals in Redondo Beach. They have orphanage facilities in Haiti and are now housing rescue victims. Reports from them today said they had to close their clinic because they are now out of medical supplies. You can donate to edivvy and 5% of all donations will be matched.
In times of need, through my personal experience, Rotary International always pulls through and does amazing work throughout the world. They have connections in most countries around the globe and can directly get money and supplies to the places it is needed. Rotary set up a Haiti earthquake relief fund where you can send your donations to assist in emergency and long term aid.
Another way to help the victims is by going through Yele Haiti which is an organization started by Wyclef Jean.
If you are interested in donating items, my girlfriend that is from Haiti and still has family there is collecting donations for blankets, clothing, medical supplies, shoes etc... this weekend you may drop off items to:
(drop off anytime)
28649 Vista Madera
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(drop off anytime)
1881 Walnut Street
La Verne Ca 91750
(drop off anytime)
19776 Ottowa Road
Apple Valley, Ca 92308
(drop off between 10am-6pm)
Bird Call Productions/Cardiac Studios
3450 Cahuenga Blvd
Lot #603
Los Angeles, Ca 90068
Thank you all for your support. Best wishes and thoughts for everyone out there.
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Child Hope,
Haiti Relief,
Rotary International
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GREAT post Erin! Thanks so much!
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