[Fredslist] Haiti Relief ideas

[Corey Bearak]

 Dear UpLink Family:

Asthe facts and impact of the enormity of the tragedy in Haiti continueto unfold we offer our prayers to those, both there and here, who havebeen so incredibly impacted by this horror. The images that flood ourminds tell only a bit of the extent of how the people of Haiti havebeen affected and will be so for the foreseeable future.

We call upon all of our readers to help.

We have beenadvised by both the White House and the Office of the Mayor of New Yorkthat the best way to help is by providingfinancial resources and that certain mainstream organizations are thebest way to get immediate help to those in need. We will follow thissuggestion and below are several organizations that are being suggestedas well as others we have been made aware of.

We will continue to keep information about how to help flowingthrough UpLink as we become aware of new developments. Please doeverything in your ability to help.

May we all pray for the people of Haiti and their families.-The UpLink team


Below are links to help you help:

The American Red Cross:Click here 

The White House:Click here

Mayor's Office:Click here

International Rescue Committee:Click here

The Center for International Disaster Information:Click here

Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief:Click here

The American Red Cross:Click here

Kids In Distressed Situations:Click here

UNICEF:Click here

Red Cross needs Creole speaking volunteers for a 24 hour PHONE BANK! CALL B. WILFORD @ 305-776-6900

Families of Americans living in Haiti are encouraged to contact the State Department at 888-407-4747

American Jewish World Service:Click here

Information from Homeland Security
 Thank you for the display of compassion and generosity toward the Haitian 
people and know this will be instrumental in continuing to help duringthis disaster.If you are looking for way to help, the most effective way to supportthe individuals and families of Haiti is through cash donations andsupport in locating family members.LOCATING FAMILY MEMBERS:

The State Department Operations Center has set up thefollowing number for Americans seeking information about family membersin Haiti: 1-888-407-4747.

DONATIONS:Cash donations allow for voluntary organizations to quickly pay forresponse and recovery efforts, and quickly provide direct financialassistance to disaster survivors to meet their own needs. Thoseinterested in making contributions to help the victims in Haiti can dothe following:

1. For those looking for additional opportunities to donate toorganizations involved in recovery efforts in Haiti following thedevastating earthquake that struck near Port au Prince on Jan 12, 2010,you may contact the Center for International Disaster Information.

2.For those interested in learning more about how best to donate or provide assistance in Haiti click here. You can also go to www.fema.gov for more information

3.Additionally, interested donors can visit www.interaction.org to obtain a list of credible responding agencies for international emergencies and www.give.org to get valuable information on making informed decisions when supporting charities. In addition, donors can visit www.globalgiving.org

Thank you,  
Bob Kaplan 
Director: CAUSE-NY/JCRC

 


Corey B. Bearak, Esq.
Government & Public Affairs Counselor
PO Box 135, Glen Oaks, NY  11004
(718) 343-6779 * fax: (718) 225-3366
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