Haiti Disaster Prompts Record Breaking Donation Amounts
U.S. Relief Groups Raising Millions for Haitians
Apparently advancements in technology are making it easier to support various Haiti relief efforts. For example, the American Red Cross not only accepts donations online, but donors can text "HAITI" to 90999 from any mobile phone to donate $10 to the cause. Social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter are also playing a big role in fundraising and networking efforts for Haiti. People who may have been hesitant to donate in the past are contributing their time and money thanks to these innovative outlets and methods.
How can you get involved? The best place to start is to visit the Better Business Bureau's website which lists charities that meet the BBB Wise Giving Alliance's Standards for Charity Accountability. The list includes major groups like the American Red Cross, but also includes lesser known groups like Lutheran World Relief.
As always, it's important to know who you are giving to. Scammers and frauds come out of the woodwork when major tragedies occur. Never make a donation to a group, individual or organization you are not familiar with. That being said, don't be afraid to give. There are hundreds of legitimate organizations, churches and charities that are providing water, food, shelter, medical, spiritual, and psychological support to the survivors of this horrible tragedy.
Haitians desperately need our help, even if the only thing you can offer is a prayer.
Sources:
Donations to Aid Haiti Exceed $97-Million, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, January 15, 2010
Social Media Aids Efforts to Help Victims of Earthquake in Haiti, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, January 13, 2010
Haiti Earthquake Humanitarian Emergency, Center for International Disaster Information, January, 2010
Charities Providing Haiti Earthquake Relief , Better Business Bureau
Help Survivors of the Earthquake in Haiti, Charity Navigator
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57 Comments
Post a CommentWow, 97 million...Americans are generous.
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Those people are sure in desperate need. Top-notch report!
I'm amazed at how many people are willing to give money to help people in need.
I am glad many are giving. Even a little bit can go a long way.
Great article I am glad that so many are giving
This is heartening information.
Excellent article. All political boundries should be dropped when a disaster of this magnitude hits. I believe the way the nation responded showed we were still a Godly country with a heart.
Good article and good cause.
Help comes in all forms. This is excellent information. Thanks for the call for prayers as well as donations.