At first we were unsure how to address the destruction of Haiti earthquake. The answer was always right there in front of our face. We address this tragedy by acknowledging it and providing information on how to help.
Reddit’s Direct Relief Effort
After learning most charities take half or more of the money raised at benefits and whatnot, we’ve been hesitant to promote the practice. It’s nice to see organizations like the Direct Relief Effort trying to change that business.
http://www.reddit.com/tb/apnsu
We’ve all been shocked and saddened by the earthquake that’s hit Haiti and based on the trending reddit links since the quake hit, it’s clear many of you are anxious to help. I got to talking with a redditor at DirectRelief, a non-profit specializing in just this kind of disaster recovery and sending 100% of donations to help Haiti – redditors needn’t worry about any money siphoned off for administrative or fundraising costs.
And as we saw on the reddit frontpage today, sending anything but money is detrimental to the relief effort right now.
We’ve set an ambitious goal of US$31,415 because we know you’re up to the challenge, reddit. There’s $1,000 in the pot to get things started, but team reddit will personally match redditors for another $1,000.
(via alexis ohanian)
Comics creators auctioning art for Haiti relief
Heroes 4 Haiti is a grassroots movement of artists seeking to raise money for organizations helping victims of the recent Haitian earthquake. Heroes 4 Haiti is not an organization, it’s a collective response to human tragedy. We’re asking everyone to donate a little bit of their talent, money or time towards helping those in need.
(via a retweet)
Google Earth Outreach: Haiti Earthquake Imagery
Google Earth Outreach is helping by visualizing the damage before and after. This will help present and future rescue efforts. The video below will introduce the idea with all the details. This link provides the comparison to the current Haiti devastation.
“Haitian Ambassador Schools Pat Robertson”
We wish to say, Mr Ambassador, Pat Robertson does not speak for us or millions of sane Americans. Would if we could stop Pat Robertson from preying on the world’s turmoil like some ambulance chasing lawyer or agent of TMZ. All we can say is that he simply needs to shut the fuck up.
(via Nerdist)
A List of Other Helpful Resources
- LA Times: Haiti: Resources and how to help
- Charities may face delays for text message donations
- How To Donate To Haitian Relief And Rescue Funds Using Your Cellphone
- WOW! You broke both of our goals and just surpassed $100,000! Go reddit, go!
- Haiti Earthquake Imagery
- More US troops, UN peacekeepers expected for Haiti(The first photo is quite”haunting and unsettling.”)
More links will be added as we find them.
HAITIAN RELIEF EFFORTS LOCAL TO HUNTSVILLE,AL
Local performing arts center Merrimack Hall dropped an email pointing to where Huntsvillians can donate or help. Three days ago a local news service pointed out that money is the most needed aid. We suggest following any of the links to gather up to date information.
Donate Online to Help Local Relief Group
Haiti Emergency Relief Organization (HERO) was founded by Huntsville banker and Haitian native Simeon Nerelus. You can donate online to help his organization by visiting.
Haiti411.org.
Donate by Mobile Phone
Donate $10 to the American Red Cross by texting “Haiti” to 90999. The amount will appear on your next phone bill.
Donate $5 to Wyclef Jean’s Haitian Yele charity by texting 501501. The amount will appear on your next phone bill.
Update:
50 Simple Tools to Help Rebuild Haiti
o supplant tents as the most basic housing stock available to homeless residents, the New York Times reports. As relief efforts bring materials to Haiti to aid in this reconstruction effort, PM suggests a list of basic tools and supplies that could help earthquake victims begin to rebuild their lives.
