The news of the earthquake that rocked Haiti this week has been dominating the news. It’s on every station, almost around the clock. The devastation is so great and far reaching, it hard for me to watch for more than one story or two.
It brings back memories of helpless watching as Katrina devoured New Orleans and the Gulf coast. I felt that there was nothing I could do. I mean, I’m just one person and this needed a major movement of people to turn this around.
Then I realized something. It’s not always about being in the thick of the battle, sometimes is about making sure the trucks has something to go into them, to take to the survivors. Sometimes it’s about giving of your time and hands to help get things collected, sorted and packed. Sometimes, the little things you put into motion can transform into something that’s is beyond you.
So, this time, in my effort to help, I’m compiling information that you can use to get the word out, check on loved ones or make a donation. The list will continue to grow as I find new links and information.
Keep the people and country of Haiti in your prayers, but also, help where you can.
Ways You Can Help:
- U.S. Department of State Hotline
- The State Department Operations Center has set up the following number for Americans seeking information about family members in Haiti: 1-888-407-4747 (due to heavy volume, some callers may receive a recording). Our embassy is still in the early stages of contacting American Citizens through our Warden Network. Communications are very difficult within Haiti at this time.
- Skip the latte & donate $5
- Wyclef has a text donation set up for Haiti. Text YELE to 501501 to donate $5 for Haiti Earthquake relief. It’s automatically added to phone bill. You can stay updated with the organization at http://www.yele.org/
- Donate locally
- Join in the efforts to bring supplies to the Haiti people by finding a local organization or church and making a donation. They are in desperate need of food, water, clothes, bandages, water, socks, underwear, etc. If you don’t have the money to buy what’s needed, you can always donate your time. This will be a big push in a lot of communities and I’m sure the extra body of help would be welcomed.
- UPS Provides FREE SHIPPING to Haiti
- Service to Haiti suspended; UPS provides aid Service Update UPS is providing financial support and emergency logistics assistance to help survivors of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. We are working with relief organizations to transport much needed supplies and food to the area. If you wish to donate to the relief efforts, UPS encourages you to work directly with the following organizations: The American Red Cross – www.redcross.org CARE – www.care.org UNICEF – www.unicef.org
UPS is not accepting shipments from individuals or local organizations due to the logistics challenges in Haiti. Service will resume as soon as conditions allow. Shipments to Haiti made prior to the earthquake are temporarily being held at UPS facilities in Miami.
The UPS package guarantee does not apply when transportation networks are disrupted.
- Service to Haiti suspended; UPS provides aid Service Update UPS is providing financial support and emergency logistics assistance to help survivors of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. We are working with relief organizations to transport much needed supplies and food to the area. If you wish to donate to the relief efforts, UPS encourages you to work directly with the following organizations: The American Red Cross – www.redcross.org CARE – www.care.org UNICEF – www.unicef.org
Do what you can, but please, if you can, do something. Even the smallest things add up to something greater. As the saying goes, many hands make light the work. Lend yours today.
