Haiti Disaster Response

On January 12, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti and has caused a humanitarian disaster in the country. If you are interested in making a donation to support  recovery efforts mobilizing around the world to assist earthquake victims, the City of Houston has valuable information sources on how you can help. Also, the Council on Foundation's Disaster Grantmaking Resources page has a frequently updated list of agencies working in the area.  Your donation will help disaster victims rebuild their lives and their communities.

Additional information from the City of Houston can be found here: CitizensNet

Houston Artists Unite for Haiti

A benefit concert with proceeds to Benefit UNICEF's Haiti Relief Efforts will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010, 7:00 PM at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1805 W. Alabama St., Houston. The performance will span musical styles from jazz to opera to chamber music to musical theater.

To learn more about this event, click here: Houston Artists Unite for Haiti

Another important resource is the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. You can make a donation by clicking here or the logo above: http://www.clintonbushhaitifund.org/

In addition, these organizations are providing the following aid to those in need:

Providing Basic Needs: • American Red Cross • CARE • United Nations Foundation/CERF • World Vision • UNICEF USA • International Relief Teams • Save the Children • Catholic Relief Services • Samaritan's Purse • American Jewish World Services • Yéle Haiti • World Concern • Mercy Corps • Operation Blessing International • Mercy & Sharing • Oxfam America • International Rescue Committee • United Way Worldwide • Episcopal Relief & Development • Evangelical Lutheran Church in America • Love a Child • Project Hope

Providing Shelter: • Shelterbox • Habitat for Humanity International Providing Medical Aid: • Direct Relief International • International Medical Corps • Medical Teams International • Doctors Without Borders • Operation USA • MAP International • World Health Organization • Americares • Project Medishare • Partners in Health Providing Food: • World Food Programme • The Salvation Army • Compassion International • Food for the Poor • World Water Relief

Organizations accepting international currencies:
• The International Committee of the Red Cross
• UK: The Disasters Emergency Committee
• Oxfam Great Britain
• British Red Cross
• The French Red Cross

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