Our hopes and prayers go out to all who suffered loss of lives, homes and families in the terrible tragedy of the January 12 earthquake that devastated Haiti.  We each make our personal choices about how to respond to this disaster, but what relief agencies need more than anything are financial donations to get critical supplies on the ground now, and to help rebuild Haiti’s shattered infrastructure.  Here are some links to the web sites of  reputable organizations where you can safely make an online donation in minutes.   

• American Red Cross International Response Fund Donate »
• International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Donate »
• Mercy Corps Haiti Earthquake Fund  Donate »
• Partners in Health Donate »
• UNICEF Donate »
• UN World Food Programme Donate »
• The Clinton Foundation Donate »
• You can also make a donation via cell phone through the Clinton Foundation.  Simply Text "HAITI" to 20222 and $10 will be donated to relief efforts, charged to your cell phone bill.