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Earthquake in Haiti

Earthquake in Haiti

In response to the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti this week, United Way Worldwide has been mobilized to accept donations to support the recovery efforts. Gifts will support long-term recovery efforts to rebuild lives and infrastructure devastated by disaster and to address educational, financial and health-related challenges. Donations can be made to the Disaster Fund in the following ways:

  • Online: volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwwwdisaster/donate.
  • Checks can also be sent to the following address with reference to “Haiti Recovery” in either the memo line or enclosed correspondence: United Way Worldwide, P.O. Box 630568, Baltimore, MD 21263-0568.
  • Text:  People can also contribute $5 to Haiti’s long-term recovery by texting: Text HAITI to UNITED (864833). An automatic $5.00 charge will be added to their next cell phone bill.

United Way Worldwide members in the Caribbean region have mobilized their staff, volunteer leaders and resources in response. One world Living United to help each other.