Help us to bring more awareness and aid to those in need. Search for local organizations that are reliable and trustworthy to donate. Do not donate food, clothing or anything else since is hard to ship all these items. The best way to support is with your monetary donations. The natural disaster relief arm of the Organization of American States, PADF ensures donations made through the site are safe and secure. Also the Red Cross, Churches and Consulates.
Several charities set up text-messaging systems to allow people to give micro donations, in which $5 or $10 goes directly to the charity, if people type in certain key words. Ask your local church or newspaper how can you help. I have compiled some links to different organizations that can be contacted directly. Please DO NOT contact us since we can help but to spread the word and keeeping people informed. Thank you and God Bless you!
How to help
Relief organizations internationally and in Orange County have begun raising funds to help the victims of this week’s earthquake in Haiti. Here are a few places seeking donations:
Orange County United Way: United Way Worldwide has set up a disaster fund to support long-term recovery efforts in Haiti. Go to www.ocuw.org.
American Red Cross: The Red Cross has contributed an initial $1 million from its International Response Fund. Send a $10 donation by texting “Haiti” to 90999. Call 800-REDCROSS or go to www.redcross.org to make a donation.
Giving Children Hope: The group, based in Buena Park, is collecting donations to buy relief supplies for earthquake victims. Donations can be sent to 8332 Commonwealth Ave., Buena Park, 90621, or can be made online at gchope.org.
Free The Kids: A nonprofit group affiliated with an orphanage in southern Haiti started by a former chaplain from El Toro Marine Corp Air Station. Go to www.freethekids.org for more information.
International Eben-Ezer Church of God Inc.: The Fullerton church is the headquarters of Eglise de Dieu Eben-Ezer Haiti. It is collecting donations, in particular to help churches in the southern part of Haiti. Call 714-526-4191 for more information.
UNICEF: The international aid organization already has emergency teams on the ground and is collecting money to provide safe water, temporary shelter, medical supplies and other relief. Go to www.unicefusa.org/haitiquake or call 1-800-4UNICEF.
Catholic Relief Services: The aid organization has staff in Haiti and is preparing food deliveries from the Dominican Republic. You can donate at crs.org or call 1-800-736-3467. Checks can be mailed to Catholic Relief Services P.O. Box 17090 Baltimore, MD
21203-7090
