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As you know a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked Haiti just before 4 PM central time Tuesday January 12 th bringing death and destruction to this improvised nation. hot 97.9 invites you to join us as we join all Americans in extending a helping hand to to the survivors of the immense disaster. On this page you will find resources which will help your effort to relive the suffering of the Haitian people.
Contributions to The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services as they respond to immediate emergency needs in Haiti can be made to the Diocese of Lake Charles, 414 Iris St. Lake Charles, LA 70601 or on line at CRS Needs Your Help for a secure link.
People wishing to donate items such as packages of dried beans, rice, or cooking oil to aid in the effort can contact Friend Ships at 1019 N. First Avenue Lake Charles LA 70601 or call 337-433-5022.
To make a $10 contribution to the Red Cross using your cell phone text the word "Haiti" to the number 90999.
Use this link to find out how to donate through the Salvation Army.
This link will connect you with the International Orthodox Christian Charities.
This is a link to Lutheran World Relief.
This is a link to the United Methodist Committee on Relief.
RELIEF ORGANIZATIONS
•UNICEF: Which helps children in humanitarian crisis
•Atlanta Red Cross: Provides humanitarian relief
•American Red Cross: Emergency response organization
•CARE: Atlanta-based humanitarian organization fighting global poverty
•Habitat for Humanity International: Addressing shelter solutions for low-income families affected by the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010
•Help Haiti Now: Organization which provides food, water, medicine, and educational support to the poor in Haiti.
•Hope for Haiti: An organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly children, through education, nutrition, and healthcare
•Partners in Health: Provides a preferential option for the poor in health care.
HOW TO HELP
• The State Department's DipNote blog writes that "for those interesting in helping immediately, simply text 'HAITI' to '90999' and a donation of $10 will be given automatically to the Red Cross to help with relief efforts, charged to your cell phone bill. Or you can go online to organizations like the Red Cross and Mercy Corps Mercy Corps to make a contribution to the disaster relief efforts."