As we all know, Haiti is in great need after the earthquake(s). But what’s the best way to help out? Here are the best links I could find, whether you’d like to donate goods, money or volunteer. Some of these sites also have many links to other sites:

haiti-large-flag-ha

  1. Embassy of Haiti in Washington DC Earthquake Information and Emergency Response.
  2. Haiti Tourism’s Official Site of the Secretary Of State for Haiti – Learn what you can do to help Haiti
  3. The White House Clinton/Bush Haiti Fund or William Clinton Foundation
  4. USAID – Help Haiti
  5. American Red Cross – Donate $
  6. Habitat for Humanity Help Earthquake Victims
  7. National Nurses Unites – Every $ raised will go to sending nurses to Haiti
  8. Healing the Children – Haiti Relief Efforts
  9. Save the Children – Racing Relief to help the children in Haiti
  10. World Vision – Many ways to donate and help out

In addition to national organizations, many local businesses, places or worship and schools in your community are taking donations as well. Water, food and diapers are in great need.

There are countless other options. Before you donate, make sure you are giving to a viable, honest organization. Find out how much of the $ you give will be going directly to disaster victims rather than marketing efforts. Don’t get scammed! Despite the many selfless people out there who are doing all they can to help, there are a few thieves amongst us just waiting to take advantage of an unfortunate event such as this.

Haiti

http://www.freeclipartnow.com

Talk to your children about the earthquake (and the need of the Haitian people even before this disaster.) Living in Miami, it is impossible not to know someone who is from Haiti, desperately worrying about their loved ones (or still unable to locate them.)

Watching the news and seeing the generous people who hurried to help really restores my faith in humanity.  The volunteers are sleeping on the streets and taking health risks. Have you ever thought to yourself, “Wow, look at what these people are doing to help out. I’m glad it’s them and not me?” We all need assistance in our lives at one time or another. How have you helped others in great need? Who has help you?  Now is the time to take stock, to be grateful and to lend a hand. Whether it is money, goods or your time, give today.

Like this post? Subscribe to my RSS feed and get loads more!