Emergency Relief in Haiti
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| Workers tend to an injured child in Port-au-Prince Haiti.(Eduardo Munoz/Reuters) |
Another tragedy has hit Haiti – a magnitude 7.0 earthquake centered near Port-au-Prince – and the people of that country are in need of immediate assistance. The U.N. estimates that 2.2 million people are affected and fears that the loss of life may reach into the tens of thousands.
USC Canada is not in a position to provide emergency relief assistance, but other Canadian organizations are. For Canadians wishing to contribute, please consider donating to the following organizations:
- Canadian Red Cross: Providing emergency shelter, water and medical support (1.800.418.1111)
- Development and Peace: Providing emergency food and basic necessities (1.888.664.3387)
- Humanitarian Coalition (comprised of Care Canada, Oxfam Canada, Oxfam Quebec, Save the Children): Providing shelter, water and medical assistance (1.800.464.9154)
For our American supporters, you may wish to support the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) and the Unitarian Universalist Association, who have launched a joint earthquake relief fund to help survivors.
However you contribute, your donations will help ensure the most marginalized people in Haiti recover from this devastating disaster.
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USC Canada
was founded by
Dr Lotta Hitschmanova in 1945. Our award-winning Seeds of Survival program promotes vibrant family farms, strong rural communities, and healthy ecosystems around the world.
Dear USC
Next Sunday we are featuring Dr. Lotta and the marvelous work she did and that the USC continues to do. Thank you for so promptly getting this page up on your website. I turned to you to find a Unitarian route through which to direct my financial support for the people of Haiti. I will share this with other members of Beacon Unitarian Church in New Westminster, BC
Sue Sparlin, President
Thanks for the information on how to effectively direct my dollars to help the people of Haiti. Your recommendation makes me feel more confident in my support. I