Contribute to the Relief Effort in Haiti
Written by Zanella Jarvis on January 13, 2010
On Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, Haiti was hit by a magnitude-7 earthquake that devastated the capital, Port-au-Prince, and the surrounding areas. Assistance has been given from many parts of the world and we at home can also take part in helping with the relief. Here are links to different organizations where donations can be made:
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PLEASE MY NYC PEOPLE…YOU CAN ALSO HELP BY STOPING BY @ [url=“http://www.facebook.com/liveandincolor?ref=ts#/event.php?eid=249848904307&ref=mf"target=“_blank” ]@ Iglesia San Romero de Las America:
ALL FOR HAITI/ TOD@S POR HAITI:[/url]
SOLIDARITY IS THE GREATEST ACT OF LOVE!...LA SOLIDARIDAD ES EL MAYOR ACTO DE AMOR!!!
Host: Iglesia San Romero de Las Americas
Type: Causes - Fundraiser
Network: Global
Start Time: Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 5:00pm
End Time: Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 5:30pm
Location: San Romero de Las Americas Church- UCC
Street: 752 West 178 Street Apt. 1A
City/Town: New York, NY
San Romero de Las Americas wants to invite you to a be in SOLIDARITY with Haiti after the major earthquake that struck the country yesterday. Thousands of people dead and countless have been left homeless. The need is massive. Our respond NEEDS TO BE MASSIVE!!!
We are working with community organizations like Centro Pedro Francisco Bono, Inc. and MUDHA who have a long trajectory working with Haiti and haitian-dominican communities in the Dominican Republic.
It is still too early to know the full extent of the damage, but we are expecting very high loss of life, widespread destruction of homes, schools and other buildings, and major damage to key water, electricity and road systems.
Prayers and monetary support are needed. Solidarity is the greatest act of love, San Romero de Las Americas stands with the people of Haiti and invites you to be part of these efforts…
We will be receiving all donations
Thursday, January 14th from 5- 8pm
Friday, January 15th from 5- 8pm
Saturday, January 16th from 10 am - 3pm
Sunday, January 17th from 10:30 am - 5 pm
This are the materials that are most needed:
FIRST AID SUPPLIES:
• Ace bandages, gauze pads, bandage & tape
• Water purification tablets & Rehydration salts
• antibiotic and antifungal (Mycology) creams
• anti-allergy medication (i.e. Benadryl)
• anti-parasite medication
• Tylenol; children’s tylenol
• cold and cough medicine
• diarrhea medication
• eye drops
• insect repellent
• hydrogen peroxide
• skin disinfectant spray
PERSONAL HYGIENE GOODS:
• Toothpaste and tooth brushes
• soap and deodorant
• sanitary napkins
• brand new under wear - adult (small & med.) and children sizes
DRY FOODS & OTHER ITEMS:
• Nutritional bars, fruit & nut bars, cereal bars (NO CANNED FOODS PLEASE)
• Tea Light candles & quality batteries (AA & D)
poncee
Jan 15th 10
10:36 AM