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From piggybanks to prize heifers, Americans support Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti
Friday, January 29, 2010 — Whether it’s a bake sale, money from a piggybank, the sale of a prize heifer or a boy’s donation of the dollar the tooth fairy left him, people of all ages from across the United States have been extraordinarily generous in their support of American Red Cross relief operations in Haiti.
Their donations have enabled the Red Cross to focus on feeding people in Haiti, on providing clean drinking water, and on distributing shelter items.
“We are very grateful to everyone who has supported our efforts in Haiti,” said Jerry DeFrancisco, President, American Red Cross Humanitarian Services. “The American Red Cross has been working in Haiti with our fellow Red Cross/Red Crescent national societies from around the globe. This generosity allows the Red Cross to not only offer Haiti immediate relief, but to also take part in planning to help the people of Haiti recover and rebuild in the coming years.”Read more...
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How to Help
- Make a donation online
- Send a $10 Donation by Texting ‘Haiti’ to 90999
- Donate at the checkout at Wegmans
- Information about Blood donations
Get Help
- Haiti: Looking for Loved Ones
U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Citizens Services 1 (888) 407 4747 - For people seeking to restore contact with family members after earthquake in Haiti
- List yourself safe and well