Help for Haiti

Haiti was recently hit with a traumatic earthquake. From this early report:

Haitians have piled bodies along the devastated streets of their capital after a powerful earthquake crushed thousands of structures yesterday, from schools and shacks to the National Palace and the UN peacekeeping headquarters. Untold numbers were still trapped.

It seemed clear that the death toll from Tuesday (Wednesday, NZT) afternoon's magnitude-7.0 quake would run into the thousands, with the country's prime minister estimating it could be as high as 100,000.

According to World Vision:

"We would be very concerned about a quake of this magnitude anywhere in the world, but it is especially devastating in Haiti, where people are acutely vulnerable because of poor infrastructure and extreme poverty," said Edward Brown, World Vision's relief director in the United States.

Several bloggers have posted about Haiti. And they have great ideas of ways to help, too. Nathan Bransford suggested Doctors Without Borders, saying: "If you'd like to donate to Doctors Without Borders, you can do so here, and you can keep up with their progress here." Another way to donate via Other Lisa: "Text "HAITI" to 90999 to donate $10 to @RedCross relief efforts in #Haiti. It is *that* simple. Learn more here." Karen mentions an organization,  Bethany Christian Services,which she's actually worked with previously, and says "...you can donate directly to one of the orphanages with which Bethany works, GLA Hait" Me? I've always supported World Vision. It's sometimes hard to tell which organization uses the funds to the greatest aid, but I have faith in this Christian-based organization.

You don't have to give everything. But the holidays were recent, and think about all the blessings you've had recently. If you can, consider sharing some of that. If not, just share a prayer. That's cool, too.