A major earthquake has hit the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere and survivors are in desperate need of aid. Following is a list of some of the charities working to assist Haiti during this devastating crisis.
How you can help:
To donate directly, visit any of the charity websites listed below. You can also donate through the Washington State
Combined Fund Drive (CFD) using the charity code listed. Or you can send a text message to donate to the American Red Cross.
American Red Cross
- Text the word HAITI to 90999 for a $10 donation
- To donate through the CFD, use code 0337346
CARE (CFD code 0315522)
Catholic Relief Services (CFD code 0315527)
Mercy Corps (CFD code 0316589)
UNICEF (CFD code 03156489)
World Concern (CFD code 0497089)
World Vision (CFD code 0315561)
Partners In Health (CFD code 1478813)
Doctors Without Borders (CFD code 0315935)
Donating through the Combined Fund Drive
You may give a one-time gift or set up an ongoing payroll deduction by visiting the CFD donation page at
http://www.cfd.wa.gov/cfd/donate.aspx. Choose your charity and designate “Haiti Earthquake Relief” in the “Specific Program” field.