Helping Nonprofits Helping People in Haiti
01/15/2010Foundation donors who want to help the people of Haiti may make gifts from their advised funds to agencies responding to the disaster.
One of the greatest humanitarian disasters in recent memory is occurring in Haiti. The country was devastated by an earthquake and much of its infrastructure that provides basic human needs, including food and water, is unable to function. Early estimates indicate up to one-third of Haiti’s 9 million residents have been impacted in some way. Reports indicate that as many as 100,000 people have died. Thousands have been injured and many are living on the streets.
The following organizations have staff working on the ground in Haiti and are providing relief. You can click on the organization’s name for more details on their efforts. Please note some of these websites are experiencing heavy traffic and may temporarily unavailable.
United Nations Central Emergency Relief Fund
If you are interested in donating to a specific, but less well-known relief agency and would like to ensure its legitimacy, please call the Community Foundation's program staff at 505.883.6240.
