Support Haitian Earthquake Relief Efforts
The country and people of Haiti were hit by a series of devastating earthquakes on January 12, 2010. As health care providers, we’re all concerned about the well being of the Haitian people. Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies go out to all of those who have experienced loss during this difficult time and we extend our thanks and appreciation to those working with the rescue and recovery efforts.
To lend our support, VHCA is urging that members donate in support of relief efforts. We understand that many of the employees working in member facilities would like to help as well. Below are some organizations through which you can provide assistance should you wish to do so. Any contribution made will support emergency relief and recovery efforts including sending relief supplies, mobilizing relief workers and providing financial resources to be applied where most needed.
American Red Cross:
- Telephone: 1-800-RED-CROSS
Website: Donate to the Red Cross online or www.redcross.org - Mobile Giving: text the letters “HAITI” to 90999 to make a $10 donation directly to the Red Cross.
- Mail: The American Red Cross, PO Box 37243 ,Washington, DC 20013
Partners in Health:
Partners In Health is a non-profit organization based in Boston,
Massachusetts, and active in the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa,
Russia, and the United States. Their mission is to provide a
preferential option for the poor in health care. Through service,
training, advocacy, and research, and by establishing long-term
relationships with sister organizations, PIH strives to achieve two
overarching goals: to bring the benefits of modern medical science to
those most in need of them and to serve as an antidote to despair.
- Website: Partners in Health
- To donate medical supplies or inquire about the suitability of a potential donation, please email medicaldonations@pih.org or contact Jesse Greenspan at (617) 432-2881.
Salvation Army:
- Telephone: 1-800-SAL-ARMY
Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org
Special Fund Set Up By Former Presidents Clinton and George W. Bush:
- Website: http://clintonbushhaitifund.org/
- Mobile Giving: Text the word "QUAKE" to 20222 to donate $10 to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, charged to your cell phone bill.
- Mail:
The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, c/o William J. Clinton Foundation Donations Department, 610 President Clinton Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201 or
The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, c/o Communities Foundation of Texas, 5500 Caruth Haven Lane, Dallas, TX 75225
