Haitian Earthquake Relief Efforts



The next question on many people's minds after learning about the earthquake devastation in Haiti has been: How can I help? Most organizations are asking for monetary donations.

Join KISS 104.1 in their efforts to help the earthquake victims:
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia will be accepting donations everyday from 9am - 5pm. Find out what you can contribute

More ways to help:

These agencies have set up phone lines, online donation pages and even texting for individuals to contribute to their relief efforts. We've compiled a list of a few organizations who are in Haiti helping those in need. These resources include the highest-rated charities by CharityNavigator.org, which is an independent, nonprofit organization that evaluates charity groups based on effectiveness and financial stability. These sites are vetted by CNN journalists for credibility.

Providing Basic Needs: * American Red Cross * CARE * World Vision * UNICEF USA * International Relief Teams * Save the Children * Catholic Relief Services * Samaritan's Purse * American Jewish World Services * Clinton Foundation * Yéle Haiti * World Concern * Mercy Corps * Operation Blessing International * UN Central Emegergency Response Fund (CERF) * Mercy & Sharing 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 * The International Committee of the Red Cross * World Health Organization * Americares * Project Medishare Providing Food: * World Food Programme * The Salvation Army * Compassion International * Food for the Poor