The latest report from the Red Cross is that the devastating earthquake in Haiti has left an estimated 3 million people in need of emergency aid. The aid organization says Haiti’s disaster relief teams were “completely overwhelmed.”
If you would like to help, the American Red Cross is accepting donations through their International Response Fund. Donations can be sent to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013 or made by phone at 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or online at www.redcross.org .
You can also text “HAITI” to 90999 to donate $10 to American Red Cross relief for Haiti. The donation will be charged to your cellphone bill.
Update: The Anchoress has put compiled a list of other relief agencies that are helping with the crisis.
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