Click here for the Red Cross to find out how you can help.

You can see what your local United Way branch is doing to help here...

Click here for the Haiti Rescue Mission...

Also, you can donate to Elmwood Church of God in Providence. The address is 297 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI, 02908. The phone number is 401-467-8420. Ask for Rev. Kesny Auguste.

The La Providence-Haiti Relief Effort in Providence is also taking donations. Send checks made payable to La Providence-Haiti Relief Effort in the care of Vincent Levros CPA, to 436 Cranston St., Providence, RI, 02907. Or, donations can be deposited directly to: Haiti Relief Fun, Citizens Bank, Account # 18097081.

ALSO, you can donate via text message from your mobile phone.

The American Red Cross reports that donations for its Haiti earthquake relief effort can now be made by text messaging.  Those interested in making a one-time $10 donation to this effort should send the message "Haiti" to 90999.  You'll receive an immediate reply, asking you to confirm by replying "yes".  The $10 charge is then applied to your mobile bill.

"This will be a great way to get younger people, who are text-savvy, involved in the relief effort." Said Bruce Rutter, CEO of the local Rhode Island Chapter. "It's a lot easier than going online or making a call.  I'm 58 and I managed the process in about 15 seconds."

 

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Stop & Shop to Collect Donations in All Stores to
Benefit Victims of Haiti Earthquake


The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company today announced that along with its sister supermarkets it will donate $100,000 to the American Red Cross International Response Fund. Additionally, beginning on Saturday, January, 16th and continuing through January 31st, it will be collecting donations in all stores and corporate offices for the Victims of the Haiti earthquake on behalf of the American Red Cross International Response Fund.

In a joint statement issued by Ron Onorato, Division President of Stop & Shop Metro New York, and Mark McGowan, Division President Stop & Shop New England, the company stated, “Due to the extent of the catastrophe, we feel we must do as much as we can to help with the relief efforts by giving our associates and customers an easy way to contribute to the earthquake victims. Our friends, neighbors and customers have been impacted by this disaster.  Stop & Shop hopes that all of our customers and associates will support this vital fund raising effort. Together we can make a difference."


 

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RI Democrats, Republicans unite to host  relief fundraiser for Haitian victims 

PAWTUCKET - Rhode Island Democratic Party Chairman Bill Lynch and Rhode Island Republican Party Chairman Giovanni D. Cicione today announced that both parties would come together to host a joint community fundraiser next Thursday in Providence to benefit the victims of the Haitian earthquake.

"Both Chairman Cicione and I felt it was important to put aside political differences and come together to offer our parties' combined assistance to the good people of Haiti. We're asking all Democrats, Republicans and independents to join us next Thursday, give whatever they can, and make sure the Haitian people know that Rhode Islanders are standing with them during this critical time of need," Lynch said.

"As Rhode Islanders, we share a common obligation to assist our friends and neighbors. Haiti is facing a crisis of unimaginable proportion and so I'm hopeful that we can step up as a community and send critical support to a nation that desperately needs our help. The thoughts and prayers of all Rhode Islanders remain with the victims in Haiti and their family members here in the U.S. and around the world," Cicione said.

The community fundraiser will be held next Thursday, January 21, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm at the Roger Williams Park Casino, in Providence. The chairmen said the suggested contribution will be $25, or whatever one feels they can afford. All proceeds will benefit Doctors Without Borders, a relief organization that is rushing to provide assistance to victims in a country that is dramatically under served by medical professionals.

The event will be co-sponsored by The Rhode Island Young Democrats and The Rhode Island Young Republicans. Additionally, the members of Rhode Island's Congressional delegation, the general officers, and leaders in the General Assembly have been invited and are expected to be in attendance.

-From the RI Democratic Party and the RI Republican Party

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