Relief for Haiti

On the evening of January 12, 2010, a major earthquake, 7.0 magnitude, hit Haiti. The loss is astounding and affects the global community.

Local United Ways, including United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley, are encouraging individuals wanting to help to make a financial donation to the relief efforts. No gift is too small. Every gift and ever person makes a difference. United Way disaster relief is managed through United Way Worldwide.

United Way Worldwide’s Core Crisis Team has been mobilized and is in contact its Caribbean Regional Team to gather more information about the needs on the ground. All funds contributed will be used by United Way Worldwide for long-term recovery efforts.

Donate to UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE DISASTER RELIEF FUND

Checks can also be sent to the following address (with the Haiti Relief Fund reference in either memo line or enclosed correspondence):

United Way Worldwide
P.O. Box 630568      
Baltimore, MD 21263-0568

People can also contribute to Haiti’s long-term recovery by texting: Text HAITI to UNITED (864833).

Other organizations in need of financial contributions to assist with Haiti’s relief efforts:

Red Cross:

The Red Cross is not accepting volunteers to travel to Haiti. The best way to support the Red Cross efforts in Haiti is to make a donation to the International Relief Fund online at