Haiti Help

The tragic news of the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti has become a concern of political leaders, Christian organizations, and much of the U.S. population.   The news became even more real to me when I learned of a person’s daughter dying after the earthquake.  I was connected to this person through a friend.  She was a beautiful girl from Washington State that was helping children in an orphanage.    Possibly hundreds of thousands of beautiful lives have been lost.  The pain, heartache, and confusion are impossible to describe.

You may have already helped in some way.  If not, please find a way to give funds to a reputable organization that is getting help to these people.   Sending clothing, food, blankets or perishable goods isn’t what they need right now.  Getting funds to a trustworthy organization will help get the aid to them the fastest.

During times of tragedy there will always be those who will take advantage of people’s pain and try to scam those who want to become involved.  Don’t let this stop you from giving, but when you give do it through an organization that  is approved by Charitable Watch.  Organizations that I trust are: Convoy of Hope,  Samaritan’s Purse, World Vision, Compassion International, and most churches.  I am sure there are many other wonderful organizations; I just happen to know most of the leaders of the ones I have listed.

President Obama is connecting former presidents Bush and Clinton to assist in securing help for this need as well.  I’m grateful.  This is the American way; it’s what we do.  Even though our country is having an economic challenge, we will find a way to respond.

Bottom line: be a giver, pray for these incredible people, and do what you can.

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