Haiti Earthquake

 

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The following is a list of reputable aid organizations currently seeking cash donations for relief efforts in earthquake-ravaged Haiti. Donations can be made at the web pages or by calling the appropriate phone numbers.

Canadian Red Cross (hoping to raise at least $2 million): http://www.redcross.ca/manitoba, or call toll free 1-800-418-1111, visit any Red Cross office.

 

• Mobile Bell customers can text the word Haiti to 45678. A $5.00 donation will be made on your behalf and appear on your cell phone bill.

 

• Rogers customers can text the word Help to 1291 to make a $5.00 donation.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has also compiled a guide designed to help the public avoid scams and ensure their donations are of maximum value:
http://www.international.gc.ca/humanitarian-humanitaire/canadians_he lp-aide_canadien.aspx

 

For information on family members who may be in Haiti, you are encouraged to call the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs at: 1-800-387-3124.


Canadian Red Cross
https://www.paypaq.com/redcross/en/corporation/index.php?login=haiti&password=support

 

Humanitarian Coalition (consists of CARE Canada, Oxfam Canada, Oxfam-Quebec and Save the Children Canada): http://www.thehumanitariancoalition.ca.

Plan Canada : https://plancanada.ca/NetCommunity/SSLPage.aspx?pidid

Salvation Army : http://www.salvationarmy.ca, or call 1-800-725-2769.
Donations can also be dropped off at local Salvation Army units. Specify ``Haiti Earthquake Disaster Relief Fund.''

Unicef Canada : https://secure.unicef.ca/portal/SmartDefault.aspx?at0&CID

World Vision Canada : https://www.worldvision.ca/give-a-gift/Pages/EarthquakeinHaiti.aspx

Calls for donations are also prevalent on social networking services Twitterand Facebook.