How Can I Help Haiti? Ways to Give To Haiti Earthquake Relief

by Jon Azpiri | January 13, 2010 at 08:30 am

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As the Haiti earthquake death toll continues to mount, many people are asking the simple question, 'How can I help Haiti?' There are several ways for people to donate to Haiti. Like any other time you take money out of your wallet, it's important to do a little research before donating to Haiti earthquake relief funds. Twitter is full of users suggesting ways to give to Haiti but it is important to double-check where your money is going before you write a cheque.

Here are a few suggestions on ways to help Haiti.

Yele Haiti Foundation Rapper Wyclef Jean has set up this earthquake relief effort. Born in Haiti, Jean has long been an advocate for the Caribbean country.

Doctors Without Borders This French organization has been on the ground in Haiti for years and knows the country better than just about any other anyone else.

American Red Cross The venerable charity has people on the ground in Haiti. According to the official Red Cross Twitter feed, "You can text "HAITI" to 90999 to donate $10 to Red Cross relief efforts in#haiti."

Catholic Relief Services This faith-based non-profit is also working in Haiti.

If you're looking for more ways to help in Haiti, here's a list from NPR on ways to give to Haiti earthquake relief.

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Karen Hatter

at 08:41 on January 13th, 2010

Great suggestions, Jon, to help the Haitian people during this most tragic set of circumstances.

chantale (not verified)

at 09:14 on January 13th, 2010

I'm a paramedic how can i help...i'm not working for a fire department i'm working in a hospital.i do speak french and creolehow can i help?

Sher50 (not verified)

at 12:10 on January 14th, 2010

I am not working, I can go and help. I worked on a disaster Recovery Plan for Walt Disney in California years ago. I learned that a key factor to recovery is gathering data.I could go and start creating a data base on laptop with just excel. Putting names on data base of persons in Haiti and developing data of persons calling in looking for friends and love ones. Do a sort on something unique for each person in Haiti, nickname, scare that maybe a person has always had. You can began to do a sort on unique information so that names can be matched. I want to help....I am not working....if someone can get me there I can go now......I am personally devastated with what is happening.If anyone reads this and respond on where I can call. I don't have any money, but I have knowledge that could be used to help....let me help.....please.....let me help!!!!!!!

Alexanderth (not verified)

at 17:52 on February 4th, 2010

Stay home and find some deserving americans to help.

anarkissed

at 09:38 on January 13th, 2010

Don't forget the canadian Mennonite Central Committee. While a small organization, their extensive use of volunteers and strong ethical intent ensures a high return on charity money is invested into their work. These folks operate clothing thrift stores that still sell clothes at rates the very poor can afford, they operate fair trade gift stores, and have a diligent disaster relief team who will most certainly be setting up shop in Haiti.

Mennonite Central Committee website

alexanderth (not verified)

at 17:55 on February 4th, 2010

You of all peoples should be agasht at the way the missionaries are being treated. Does the bible say something to theffect that if your right hand offends you cut it off. Well cut these Haitian devils off and help the people near you.

anarkissed

at 10:50 on January 13th, 2010

Chantale, you would probably need to buy a plane ticket to Haiti and be prepared to spend a couple of weeks doing medical work down there. Keep in mind they'll have to set up field hospitals, especially as they've lost at least one hospital in the quake.

If this is not within your scope, donate to someone who is doing work down there.

alexanderth (not verified)

at 17:58 on February 4th, 2010

Don't do a dammed thing but demand that those missionaries are released pronto!

Henry Reed (not verified)

at 12:44 on January 13th, 2010

im a heavy equipment operator an truck driver semi please let me know if i can help.

Jim Barmore (not verified)

at 16:59 on January 13th, 2010

Hello there, Can you put your cell number on my email, I am waiting for a phone call on sending a team down there, And am one man short. Thanks Jim,

Corenna

at 18:07 on January 13th, 2010

Hey Jim:

I can help as a Heavy Equipment Operator if you have any ideas how I can get on a crew to operate or if I can help in other ways please call me - 408-309-4498. Thanks Corenna

kerry stickler (not verified)

at 21:05 on January 13th, 2010

Hi , I am also a union heavy equipment operator. I run a number of diffrent types of equipment. I can operate /track n backhoes,loader, dozer pavers ,roller ect..anyone need my help in hatie let me know 503 847 3220 Kerry I live in Portland Or

John Gillen (not verified)

at 04:20 on January 18th, 2010

Corena,I have a 311 CAT Excavator which will be project ready on short order. I have a transport truck from my church ready to roll as soon as we finish going over the machine. I am waiting for a call back regarding how to get it on a barge and shipped to Haiti. I am also still seeking a group/team to join. Any help you or anyone else can provide will be greatly appreciated. Please contact me, John Gillen, in the U.S. at 814-599-0790 or by email: jgillen@raystownlake.net

Joshua Dudley (not verified)

at 20:41 on January 13th, 2010

I want to help just got out of the marines and have many skills that could be very useful to people down there please if you have any information on how i can get down there to provide Aid... Any info you have that could get me there in person helping rather then sending anymore money would be great.

Joshua Dudley (not verified)

at 20:44 on January 13th, 2010

518-524-3478

edgarlima2002

at 06:48 on January 14th, 2010

Hi, i'm a license crane operator and heavy equipmet opreator, whats your contact ##

Jorge Navarro (not verified)

at 09:01 on January 14th, 2010

Hello. I have a class B CDL and I am going to help. How do we get there?

Adam Lacey (not verified)

at 20:28 on January 14th, 2010

Hi Jim I read your post and although I am not the most qualified I feel a calling to go help. I am 19 years old and am a determined hard worker. I would love to be apart of your team if I could whatever it is you will be doing. Please let me know if I can join you. Thanks Adam

curtis lanigan (not verified)

at 00:02 on January 15th, 2010

i am also a operator i can run just about anything i could leave right away and im not lookin to amke much just want to help. out of work anyways. thanks, curtis

richard fung (not verified)

at 06:08 on January 15th, 2010

hi my name is richard fung, i am a california paramedic that is looking to provide help, is there a way to utilize my skills in this disaster? any other teams being sent that need a medic?

hank goetrtzen (not verified)

at 09:27 on January 16th, 2010

Would like to go to work in haiti as a heavy duty equipment operator. (30 years experience) Can leave anytime! FORT ST JOHN B. C CANADA CELL #250 261 3753

John Gillen (not verified)

at 10:36 on January 17th, 2010

Hey Jim,I can help as well. If you need an equipment operator I can split shifts with Corena. I can also bring a 311 Cat Excavator. Call me up: John Gillen - 814-599-0790

machado.w (not verified)

at 10:36 on January 17th, 2010

hi im from spain and im truk driver soo if youll can find son things for my im ready to go kind regars wilson

machado.w (not verified)

at 10:46 on January 17th, 2010

hi im from spain and im truk driver soo if youll can find son things for my im ready to go kind regars wilson

John Gillen (not verified)

at 11:04 on January 18th, 2010

REGARDING YOUR HEAVY EQUIPMENT TEAM IN HAITIUPDATE: Jim, I have been networking and have found a shipping company who tells me they can have the machine(s) shipped from Miami to Cap Haitia. They can move machines under 25 tons without a problem. Time line is 7-10 days, 3 days of which are for inspection on this end. The next challenge is the 5 hour haul from Cap Haitia to Port-Au-Prince. A new contact I made is Steve Warum from MI who has two Excavators and a Tractor Trailer. The truck is a demolition truck with a float which we can use to haul from port to work site. he has ATV's and tools which we can bring as well. He wishes to help. A local business associate of mine has an excavator to include thats plumbed for a breaker as well. Right now we have trucks to haul equipment to Florida, operators who wish to help if needed. Two excavators can come out of here in PA (one is mine) and two more with a truck if needed out of Michigan.Things I am Working On:I have contacted The Catapillar Foundation who has authorized some funds for release. I am waiting for a call back. I will inquire about Breaker donation.Things We Need:A relief group to join that's on the ground with food and water supply. Someone spear heading logistic efforts for a relief group in Haiti would be very helpful.Any contact(s) to communicate with regarding funding for shipping, etc.Fuel, oil, hydraulic oil source ( You mentioned you were working with USA Petroleum on fuel station setups).Can you steer me in any direction on any of these?

Lorne Novakl (not verified)

at 14:53 on January 22nd, 2010

I am a certified heavy duty mechanic with 30 years in the field and years experience with Cat. I have traveled to all parts of the world and am willing to volunteer my services in Haiti. I am being supposed by the Kinsmen of our city and can supply my own way in and out of Haiti. Please feel free to contact me when ever the need arises. Lorne

Ben Pritchard (not verified)

at 22:58 on February 1st, 2010

John Gillen & To whom it may concern I would like to help in regards to cleaning up and rebuilding Haiti. My father went to Haiti on a mission trip when I was a child, I ve always wanted to go there to help them. Just wish it wasn t because of this disaster. I v been in the construction- carpentry- land development business for the last ten plus years. If my skills can be of any service to you or anybody else assisting Haiti, please let me know.pritchard_ben@hotmail.com

Gene Haun (not verified)

at 11:11 on January 18th, 2010

Jim I am a site prep and utility contractor sitting in the middle the wettest year on record , slow work in our market and a stuggling economy.With many years of COE disaster cleanup in the US. 200 peaces of heavy equipement sitting idle on the yard and just as many men , that are just a barge ride away. How can I find out how we can partcipate with the cleanup and rebuilding effort in Haiti. Thanks Gene 865-809-9045 or gene@sharpcontracting.com

Kevin Burton (not verified)

at 17:16 on January 21st, 2010

hey jim, heavy equipment operator ready to go help, 15 years expierience living in atlantic canada, can operate all equipment phone, 902-371-3441.

Uli schnur (not verified)

at 18:53 on January 21st, 2010

Hi Jim,I am also an excavator operator, as well as good in organizing people.I developed Subdivisions, including Water lines , Hydro, Roads, Septic and so on.Good fluent in English, French, German. Ready to leave any time.Living in Vancouver Canada 778 989 0065