We continue to monitor the situation in Haiti. Our international partner, Global Health Ministry, has been serving in Haiti and the Dominican Republic for many years. Word from their contacts in Haiti is that it's "bad beyond belief." We will be working closely with them in the coming weeks and months to support their efforts and to bring much-needed aid to the area.
At Catholic Healthcare West, we all share a dedication to serve those in need that reaches beyond the borders of our communities and our nation. In that spirit, CHW is making a corporate donation of $50,000 to Catholic Relief Services to help with the immediate needs of the Haitian people and $50,000 to aid in the reconstruction of the St. Francis de Sales Hospital in Port Au Prince.
If you would like to help with the relief effort, please contribute directly to one of the organizations working to bring relief to the victims. Below is list of a few relief agencies you may consider supporting.
Catholic Relief Services is the official international relief and development agency of the U.S. Catholic community. They are working to bring immediate relief to the victims of the earthquake, including food, water, and shelter.
Global Health Ministry has staff on the ground in Haiti supporting the poor. The organization also sends medical teams to the area on a regular basis to provide primary care services.
The American Red Cross has made available all of the relief supplies from its warehouse in Panama which would provide for basic needs for approximately 5,000 families. In addition, it is deploying a disaster management specialist to Haiti, and has additional disaster specialists on standby if needed. You can also text "HAITI" to "90999" to donate $10 to the relief efforts. The donation will show up on your phone bill.
UNICEF will deploy essential aid – including safe water, sanitation supplies, therapeutic foods, medical supplies, and temporary shelter materials – as quickly as possible to assist with recovery efforts. The organization is also focusing on children who have become separated from their families to protect them from harm or exploitation.
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