At this time, organizations are asking people to donate $$$ so they can buy basic supplies such as water and food to help those in Haiti. Below are a list of charitable organizations seeking your donation.
Doctors Without Borders
Doctors Without Borders is an international humanitarian organization serving over 60 countries. The organization provides medical needs in countries threaten by violence, neglect and catastrophe.
To make a donation to Doctors Without Borders, please visit http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/donate/?ref=main-menu
Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund:
Musical artist Wyclef Jean created the Yele Haiti to support his native country Haiti. In this time of disaster, his foundation has created the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund to support those who were effected by the earthquake.
Please text “Yele” to 501501 to make a $5 donation to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is the premiere emergency response organization working to aid those in need of help during a state of emergency.
Please text “Haiti” to 90999 to make a $10 donation to the American Red Cross
UNICEF
Unicef focuses on providing help (healthcare, nutrition, water, education and emergency relief) to children all across the world.
Please visit https://secure.unicefusa.org/site/Donation2?df_id=6680&6680.donation=form1
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS ACCEPTING DONATIONS TO SUPPORT HAITI, PLEASE VISIT:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34835478/ns/world_news-haiti_earthquake/










January 13th, 2010 on 9:28 pm
If anyone is in the Pittsburgh area, keep your calendars open for a benefit show at The Shadow Lounge. Check out Shadow Lounge on facebook for details to come.
January 13th, 2010 on 9:29 pm
…whoops. The event is January 21, 2010 and will be featuring local Pittsburgh talent as well as Joy Ellis and the Georgetown Trio. Just another way to give back during this tragedy. God Bless.