Emergencies seem to bring out some of the best in people. Our hearts go out to those suffering in Haiti. They are enduring such loss. Loss we cannot even comprehend as we sit in our heated homes on our comfortable sofas with plenty of food to eat, with our families nearby. I’ve been impressed with the way the rest of the world is quick to react with offerings of love, prayers, support, and most importantly, money.
There are so many different ways to give, and give we must. Even if all we can give is one dollar, it’s a dollar that will help out in the rescue efforts. How should we donate?
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we give through our fast offerings. That money goes to help those in need in our own neighborhoods as well as throughout the world. A church news release on January 13 stated:
“Two planes, one departing from Denver as early as Thursday and another leaving from Miami later this week, will each include over 80,000 pounds of food and emergency resources such as tents, tarps, water filtration bottles and medical supplies donated by the Church. Transportation is being provided by Airline Ambassadors and Food for the Poor will aid with distribution in Haiti.
“We are constantly assessing needs to determine how our resources can directly help the people of Haiti,†said Nate Leishman, manager of the Church’s humanitarian emergency response efforts. “We are fully committed to this ongoing process and doing our best to help wherever we can.â€
These new shipments are in addition to emergency supplies, including personal hygiene kits and supplies for newborns, being sent by truck from the Dominican Republic, as announced early Wednesday by the Church.”
Giving to the Red Cross is another great way to help. And they’ve made it so easy to donate. Just text “haiti” to 90999 to make a $10 donation. It’s been reported that over $3 million has been raised through this text campaign already. Isn’t that amazing. While I was at Costco today, they asked if I would like to donate to the American Red Cross. I did. And it was easy.
I didn’t give a LOT, but I did give. And I will continue to give through my fast offerings and other means. Because every donation helps.
There are a lot of bloggers who are committed to raising awareness of the need for money in Haiti. They are also committing to raise funds.
Money Saving Mom is one of my favorite blogs to check for deals and coupons. Now she’s committed to donate $10 for each blogger who donates, writes a post about their donation, and links back to her site. As I’m writing this, there are already 359 bloggers who have linked to her post. On her site she’s listed many other bloggers who are also matching funds, making donations, and really stepping it up for each comment they receive.
Mommy Snacks
The Diaper Diaries
Lamp Unto My Feet
Scrapbook of Sorts
Mom’s Toolbox
Cha-Ching on a Shoestring
Thrifty Northwest Mom
Saving Money Plan
The Happy Housewife
4 Hats and Frugal
Cincinnati Coupons
Baby GoodBuys
Another Mom’s View
The King’s Court
The Frugal Girl
Mrs. MoneySaver
SwagGrabber
Puget Sound Prudence
Saving Money in Missouri
Heavenly Homemakers
Pennies and Blessings
Faithful Provisions
She Saved
Saving with Amy
The Prudent Patron
I Heart Publix
Frugal Living and Having Fun
A High and Noble Calling
Sharpen Your Scissors
Cincinnati Cents
Coupon Lady Online
Common Sense with Money
The Homespun Heart
Ava’s Mom
Bargain Blessings
Coupon Geek
The Gothros
Saving Bits and Pieces
The Suburban Tree Hugger
My Litter of Six
“Deal”lightful Savings
Sixth Cents Saving
Really, Are You Serious?
Christian Frugal Mama
Sharpen Your Scissors
The Krazy Coupon Lady
The Stearns’ Weekly News
Making Time for Mommy
The Simple Life of the Boreings
The Frugal Find
The Coupon Basics
My Fave Deals
Thrifty on the Dollar
My Blessed Life
Kingdom First Mom
The Thrifty Couple
Frugal Living NW
My Pet Savings
Mama’s Laundry Talk
Frugal Follies
The Haney Life
Covenant Homemaking
Coupon Teacher
Mommie Cheapest
Won’t you commit to the challenge? Make a donation, blog about it, and then link up to one of these sites. I haven’t included all the links to these blogs (sorry), but if you go to here you’ll be able to click over to each one of those blogs. That will increase the amount of money going to help the people in Haiti. Every little bit helps.
How cool is this post? Very. Good thoughts and encouragment here. I pulled my kiddos in to read it and talk about how important it is to pay a solid fast offering. They decided to pool a bit of what they have and add an additional fast payment this Sun.
thanks for providing the opportunity to have that teaching moment w/ them. you’re the best.
We donated.
We have a plane leaving from here with a doctor who served his mission in Haiti, and all our donations are going with him. It’s so good to see so much happening that’s good in the world. Especially for something so catastrophic.
We’re donating in several ways. Nice blog!!