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volume 20, issue 8
Starting on Page 3
Haiti:Help in a time of devastating need
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY ANGELICA DAVALOS
ROSALIND MORTON
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he FBI is cautioning Americans who want to donate to Haiti relief funds to be careful. If past tragedies are any indication, not all of them are legitimate. By now all have witnessed the tragic 7.0 earthquake that devastated the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince on Jan. 12. The news reports are similar to what the world saw when hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans a few years ago. As the bodies are being removed from the rubble and the people are living in tents and on the street, one can only imagine what it will take to bring Haiti back to a normal state — and at what cost. Humanitarian efforts from throughout the world have emerged onto the island. For those who plan to give to relief efforts
to aid quake-ravaged Haiti here’s a partial list of organizations. Local Donations Sports Chalet - All 55 of stores are now accepting gently worn men’s, women’s and kids shoes until Sunday, Jan. 31. All the shoes collected will be sent directly to Soles4Souls for distribution to the Haitian people. Text Donations To make an automatic $10 donation to the Red Cross, text “HAITI” to 90999; the money will be charged directly to your cell phone bill. To donate $5 via your cellphone to Wyclef Jean’s grass-roots organization: text “Yele” to 501501. You can text HAITI to 25383 to give $5 to the International Rescue Committee.
Clinton Bush Haiti Fund To contribute, visit the secure online donation page at clintonbushhaitifund.org. Organizations That Offer Aid to Haiti: • American Red Cross: Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation’s premier emergency response organization. • Habitat for Humanity: A nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. • Salvation Army: an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination • UNICEF: UNICEF is mandated by
the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. • World Vision: World Vision helps transform the lives of the world’s poorest children and families in nearly 100 countries, including the United States. Their non-profit work extends assistance to all people, regardless of their religious beliefs, gender, race, or ethnic background. • Yele Haiti: Yéle Haiti is a Wyclef Jean’s grass-roots movement that builds global awareness for Haiti while helping to transform the country through programs in education, sports, the arts and environment. For more information on what other organizations are doing to help Haiti visit www.chaffeybreeze.com.