How to help in Haiti (Jan. 22, 2010)
Rev. Ruth Merriam of the Methodist Church on the Cape in Cape Porpoise said the church has already collected more than $3,000 for help to Haiti, with the donation drive that will continue through the weekend.
Collections are being taken up all across Maine, the country and the world in churches, schools and through non-profit organizations, governments and non-governmental organizations trying to send whatever they can to Haiti.
Locally, Chevrus High School’s Haiti Solidarity Club will collect donations at tonight’s home basketball game at the school and will set up drop-off spots over the next few weeks for Jesuit Refugee services.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland Bishop Richard Malone is asking all parishes in Maine to take up a special collection to aid victims and communities impacted by the earthquake.
The International Anglican Fellowship currently is receiving contributions to assist in relief efforts.
All contributions should be sent to: Peter Thomas, executive director, International Anglican Fellowship, 109 Deer Drive, Silver Lake, N.H. 03875.
The Red Cross also is accepting donations for Haiti. Donations may be mailed to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013 or to local American Red Cross chapters. Donations to the International Response Fund can be made by phone at 1-800-REDCROSS or online at www.redcross.org.
Those interested may also text message “HAITI” to 90999 and make a $10 donation to support the American Red Cross Haiti relief efforts.
The Better Business Bureau is warning the public to be aware there may be fraudulent charities and offers tips on evaluating organizations soliciting funds.
The bureau urges donors to rely on expert opinion when it comes to evaluating a charity; be wary of claims that 100 percent of donations will assist relief victims; find out if the charity has an on-the-ground presence in the impacted areas and whether the charity is providing direct aid or raising money for other groups.
Donors should also use caution when sending money over the Internet
– Compiled by Suzanne Hodgson
Collections are being taken up all across Maine, the country and the world in churches, schools and through non-profit organizations, governments and non-governmental organizations trying to send whatever they can to Haiti.
Locally, Chevrus High School’s Haiti Solidarity Club will collect donations at tonight’s home basketball game at the school and will set up drop-off spots over the next few weeks for Jesuit Refugee services.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland Bishop Richard Malone is asking all parishes in Maine to take up a special collection to aid victims and communities impacted by the earthquake.
The International Anglican Fellowship currently is receiving contributions to assist in relief efforts.
All contributions should be sent to: Peter Thomas, executive director, International Anglican Fellowship, 109 Deer Drive, Silver Lake, N.H. 03875.
The Red Cross also is accepting donations for Haiti. Donations may be mailed to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013 or to local American Red Cross chapters. Donations to the International Response Fund can be made by phone at 1-800-REDCROSS or online at www.redcross.org.
Those interested may also text message “HAITI” to 90999 and make a $10 donation to support the American Red Cross Haiti relief efforts.
The Better Business Bureau is warning the public to be aware there may be fraudulent charities and offers tips on evaluating organizations soliciting funds.
The bureau urges donors to rely on expert opinion when it comes to evaluating a charity; be wary of claims that 100 percent of donations will assist relief victims; find out if the charity has an on-the-ground presence in the impacted areas and whether the charity is providing direct aid or raising money for other groups.
Donors should also use caution when sending money over the Internet
– Compiled by Suzanne Hodgson
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