By Mikhail Saavedra
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Because our common humanity should motivate us all to do our small part in helping out I have compiled a list of reputable organizations looking to help out the enormous effort that will be needed to get Haiti out of this terrible tragedy. I will keep adding events as they develop as well so let me know by reaching me via email at mikhail@alternavox.net:
Canadian Red Cross: www.redcross.ca/helpnow, or call toll free 1-800-418-1111, visit any Red Cross office.
Humanitarian Coalition (consists of CARE Canada, Oxfam Canada, Oxfam-Quebec and Save the Children Canada): www.thehumanitariancoalition.ca.
Plan Canada: https://planCanada.ca/NetCommunity/SSLPage.aspx?pidid
Salvation Army: http://www.salvationarmy.ca, or call 1-800-725-2769. Bell Mobility customers can make $10 donations by texting the word “haiti” to 45678. Donations can be mailed to Army Territorial Headquarters, Canada and Bermuda, 2 Overlea Blvd., Toronto, ON M4H 1P4. Donations can also be dropped off at local Salvation Army units. Specify “Haiti Earthquake Disaster Relief Fund.”
Doctors Without Borders: http://www.msf.ca
Unicef Canada: https://secure.unicef.ca/portal/SmartDefault.aspx?at0&CID
United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto: http://www.ujadonations.com/haiti or call 416-631-5705.
World Vision Canada: https://www.worldvision.ca/give-a-gift/Pages/EarthquakeinHaiti.aspx
The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has also compiled a guide designed to help the public avoid scams and ensure their donations are of maximum value:
http://www.international.gc.ca/humanitarian-humanitaire/Canadians-help-aide-canadien.aspx
If your thing is social networks here are some local options:
Toronto, Help Haiti:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=270327479119&ref=ts
or parties:
Fundraiser to benefit those affected by the Earthquakes in Haiti
Thursday January 28th at Wet Bar – 106 Peter Street
Featuring DJ’s – Dr. Jay, Agile, P-Plus, Grouch, Lil Jaz, Dopey, DJ Riccachet & DJ Therap, Paul E. Lopes, Son of Soul and Dj Bunitall
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=288624658997&ref=mf
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