Several different humanitarian organizations have established ways for cell phone users to text their donations to help victims of the January 12^th Earthquake in Haiti. The donation will be added to user’s cell phone bill.

• Text the word “Yele” to 501501 to donate $5 on behalf of the Yele Foundation, the leading contributor to rebuilding Haiti founded by Wyclef Jean
• Text the word “Haiti” to 85944 to donate $5 on behalf of the Rescue Union Mission and MedCorp International
• Text the word “Haiti” to 25383 to donate $5 On behalf of the Internal Rescue Committee
• Text the word “Haiti” to 90999 to donate $10 On behalf of the Red Cross in the U.S.
• Text the word “Haiti” to 45678 (In Canada Only) On behalf of the Salvation Army in Canada

The quake occurred on the North American plate and the Caribbean plate. Earthquakes are not unusual for Haiti, but it is the strongest that they have felt in a century. Aftershocks have already been experienced since the initial quake and more could be felt in the coming days and weeks.

The United States is sending two search and rescues teams of about 72 each.

You can help by making donations to organizations that will be helping the relief efforts.

Donations for Haitian Earthquake Victims

You can donate money to the American Red Cross

You can donate money to UNICEF at http://www.unicefusa.org/haitiquake or call 1-800-4UNICEF

Donate Money to World Vision for the Haiti Relief