You can donate $10 to Haiti relief by texting “Haiti” to 90999.
I want to take the time to extend my thoughts and prayers to those suffering in Haiti as well as those who have a loved one in the area. If you are wishing to reach out to the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti you can do so instantly by sending a text through your mobile phone. It only takes a minute and will be charged to your phone bill. Here are more details from the American Red Cross blog below on the mobile giving program:
Basic info about this mobile giving program:
100% of the donations will go to support the Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti.
The mobile fundraising effort launched on January 12, approximately three hours after the earthquake struck Haiti. The program is powered by Mobile Accord and the MGive Foundation in coordination with the U.S. State Department as part of its ongoing support of this disaster response.
We are grateful this mobile fundraising opportunity, and for the support of the State Department and other government leaders to draw attention to this important program (and thousands of tweeters!)
The needs in Haiti are tremendous and we want to thank the people who continue to donate and help the American Red Cross meet that need. Raising this amount of money $10 at a time is a true testament to the American spirit.
Basic info about this mobile giving program:
100% of the donations will go to support the Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti.
The mobile fundraising effort launched on January 12, approximately three hours after the earthquake struck Haiti. The program is powered by Mobile Accord and the MGive Foundation in coordination with the U.S. State Department as part of its ongoing support of this disaster response.
We are grateful this mobile fundraising opportunity, and for the support of the State Department and other government leaders to draw attention to this important program (and thousands of tweeters!)
The needs in Haiti are tremendous and we want to thank the people who continue to donate and help the American Red Cross meet that need. Raising this amount of money $10 at a time is a true testament to the American spirit.
People who want to help those affected by the Haitian earthquake can also make a donation to the American Red Cross International Response Fund at Redcross.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Donors using this technology may opt in to receive future updates, but will not be solicited again without this consent nor will their personal information be shared with other organizations. An average of 91 cents of every dollar the American Red Cross spends is invested in humanitarian services and programs.
Currently, this mobile giving program service is available through the following wireless operators: Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility, Sprint/Nextel, T-Mobile USA, US Cellular, Cricket Communications, Cincinnati Bell and Cellular South.
American Red Cross Blog link for more information
http://redcrosschat.org/2010/01/14/your-mobile-giving-by-state/
You can donate $10 now to Haiti relief by texting “Haiti” to 90999.
You can donate $10 now to Haiti relief by texting “Haiti” to 90999.
EDITED TO ADD MORE CHARITY INFORMATION BELOW:
A similar text message campaign run by Yele Haiti, a group founded by former Fugees singer Wyclef Jean, who has Haitian roots, raised more than two million dollars by Friday.
By texting "Yele" to 501501, Americans can donate five dollars to help desperate quake survivors in Haiti, and the message can be resent up to six times.
Money can also be delivered to the Clinton Foundation (text number 20222), the International Medical Corps (85944), the International Rescue Committee (25383) and the Salvation Army (52000) by simply texting "HAITI" to their special phone numbers.
So check them out and send to any charity to help out the people of Haiti!!
