Jan. 13, 2010
As you know, Haiti has yet again been hit with another incredible natural disaster. Haiti already unfortunately suffers from lack of infrastructure, a struggling economy, unnecessary health problems and more. This 7.0 earthquake makes this bad situation dire.
We are asking for the international community to come to the Haitians aid IMMEDIATELY. But to who and how do you know who to trust? Below we list trusted groups: the money will go towards aid, not people's pockets.
Please visit our partners' website:
Fonkoze
Lambifund
Partners in Health
Haiti Reborn
Haitian Women for Haitian Refugees
Other trustworthy organizations that are also giving immediate relief:
Haiti Action
Direct Relief International
Yele**
**Donate $5 to Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund by texting "Yele" to 501501 (the $5 will be charged to your cell phone bill)
And for longterm reconstructive help:
Architecture for Humanity is raising funds to support the rebuilding of affected areas by supplying construction and design professionals and supporting earthquake resistant structures.
Another way to help Haitan here in the US is to tell Obama to stop blocking "Temporary Protected Status" for Haitian refugee. Here are 2 petitions you can sign.
Credo Action
Stop Deportations to Haiti
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Haitian Women for Haitian Refugees, Lakou New York, and MUDHA (Movement of Dominican Haitian Women) are organizing an immediate delivery of first aid relief. MUDHA is traveling to the Dominican/Haitian border, looking at how to reach affected areas.
To make a financial contribution to our efforts, please send a tax-deductible donation to:
IFCO/Haiti Relief
418 West 145th Street, New York NY 10031
WE ARE ACCEPTING THE FOLLOWING DONATIONS:
FIRST AID SUPPLIES:
Ace bandages, gauze pads, bandage & tape
Water purification tablets & Rehydration salts
antibiotic and antifungal (Mycology) creams
anti-allergy medication (i.e. Benadryl)
anti-parasite medication
Tylenol; children's tylenol
cold and cough medicine
diarrhea medication
eye drops
insect repellent
hydrogen peroxide
skin disinfectant sprayClick to view this email in a browser
PERSONAL HYGIENE GOODS:
Toothpaste and tooth brushes
soap and deodorant
sanitary napkins
brand new underwear - adult (small & med.) and children sizes
DRY FOODS & OTHER ITEMS:
Nutritional bars, fruit & nut bars, cereal bars (NO CANNED FOODS PLEASE)
Tea Light candles & quality batteries (AA & D)
EVENING DROP-OFF HOURS ARE MON. & WED. 6:30-8:30 P.M.
HAITIAN WOMEN FOR HAITIAN REFUGEES
335 Maple Street, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY (this is not a mailing address) (718) 735-4660
Please use rear entrance on Lincoln Road between Nostrand and New York Avenue. Enter through St. Francis Church parking lot
DAYTIME DROP-OFF HOURS ARE MON. - FRI. 11:00-4:00 P.M.
@ FLANBWAYAN HAITIAN LITERACY PROJECt
(718) 774-3037 208 Parkside, 2nd floor, Brooklyn, NY 11226
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