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.<\/p>\n
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?<\/p>\n
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:<\/p>\n
“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.<\/p>\n \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We are constantly assessing needs to determine how our resources can directly help the people of Haiti,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Nate Leishman, manager of the Church\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s humanitarian emergency response efforts. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We are fully committed to this ongoing process and doing our best to help wherever we can.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n 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.<\/em>”<\/p>\n Giving to the Red Cross<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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. <\/p>\n