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Earthquake in Haiti On January 12th, Haiti experienced a devastating earthquake, measuring 7.0 on the Richter Scale. The quake, centered just north of the capital city of Port au Prince, is believed to have killed approximately 200,000 and left millions in need of emergency humanitarian assistance. Donors Forum of South Florida has compiled information on coordinated response efforts in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties as well as a list of members' responses to the earthquake. A list of resources including local, national, and international organizations accepting donations to aid earthquake relief efforts in Haiti is also posted. If you have information you would like to add, please contact Amanda Kah. Since funding organizations often focus on the medium and long-term effects of disasters, Donors Forum will continue to follow the situation as it develops while paying special attention to how it may affect South Florida non-profits serving Haiti and the Haitian-American community. Please see Donors Forum's Disaster Preparation and Grantmaking Resources for general disaster grantmaking information.
Coordinated Response Efforts by County Broward County The Haitian Relief Task Force is a collaborative effort comprising dozens of organizations and individuals to assist with the aftermath of Haiti’s earthquake and bring hope to victims in Haiti while eliminating duplication of efforts and services in Broward County. The Task Force has established a facebook page and a google site to the community appraised of resources and information related to its work. Project S.H.A.R.E. (Strategic Haitian Aid and Relief Efforts) is United Way of Broward County's programmatic response to the needs of families in Broward County affected by the massive evacuation of victims of Haiti’s recent earthquake. Miami-Dade County Center on Nonprofit Effectiveness (C-One) has compiled a detailed list of Miami-Dade organizations responding to the earthquake in Haiti and their activities. Palm Beach County Palm Beach/Treasure Coast 2-1-1 has established a Haiti relief website with referrals to Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast, and national resources.
Donors Forum Member Responses to Earthquake in Haiti (as of 4/9/10) Allegany Franciscan Ministries has granted $10,000 to Catholic Relief Services (immediate recovery & relief) and $10,000 to Global Health Ministry (long-term rebuilding of Hospital St. Francois de Sales in Port-au-Prince). Bank of America has donated $1 million.The commitment includes a $500,000 grant to the American Red Cross for the Haitian Relief and Development Fund. The remaining $500,000 contribution will be directed towards the long-term recovery efforts. More information BankAtlantic has joined with CBS 4's Neighbors 4 Neighbors to raise funds for the earthquake victims in Haiti. All BankAtlantic branches will serve as collection sites for those wishing to donate to Neighbors 4 Neighbors' Haiti earthquake relief fund. Neighbors 4 Neighbors is collaborating with relief and recovery organizations to facilitate donations of money and resources in Haiti. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida has granted $10,000 to the American Red Cross for humanitarian relief efforts. The organization will also match employee giving to the American Red Cross up to an additional $10,000. Carnival Corporation and its affiliated cruise brands are donating at least $5 million toward relief efforts in Haiti. The $5 million donation includes a large corporate contribution along with monies raised from a variety of fundraising efforts coordinated by Carnival Corporation cruise brands. The Children's Trust is preparing its 211 Helpline for increases in call volume to assist Haitian earthquake victims. More information Dade Community Foundation has donated funds to the American Red Cross and Catholic Charities for humanitarian relief. Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation granted $25,000 to The Global Institute for Community Health and Development of the University of Miami to support the organization's medical relief work for earthquake survivors. FAMRI has granted funds to Airline Ambassadors to provide fuel for airplanes to deliver medical supplies and doctors to Haiti. Greater Miami Jewish Federation has provided funding to American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee for humanitarian relief operations throughout Haiti and to IsraAid to provide emergency medical care and humanitarian aid to thousands living in make-shift camps in and around Port-au-Prince. JM Family Enterprises and Southeast Toyota Distributors LLC donated $100,000 to support the American Red Cross effort in Haiti. John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has granted a total of $600,000 to South Florida nonprofits to aid the local Haitian community:
Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs has compiled a list of Miami-Dade Arts Events for Haiti Relief and Recovery. Office Depot Foundation has donated $10,000 to Doctors Without Borders to provide medical supplies to Haiti and $10,000 to Feed The Children. Quantum Foundation has given two $10,000 grants to Hands Together of the Palm Beaches and Intercultural Family Health Education Center. The dollars will be used to support local efforts in the Palm Beach County Haitian community and be directed towards the residents who are most affected by the devastation. Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises plans to provide at least $1 million in humanitarian relief to Haiti, and will be partnering with Food for the Poor, Pan American Development Foundation, and the Solano Foundation, the company's foundation in Haiti - to provide additional assistance to the people of Haiti. The company will also be delivering much-needed goods and supplies to Haiti via its cruise ships. United Way of Broward County is accepting donations through the United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund. Checks should be made payable to “United Way of Broward County – Haiti” and mailed to United Way of Broward County’s office located at Ansin Building, 1300 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Text the word “Haiti” to 864833 to make a one-time $5 donation. Type phone number 864833 (united). Type the word “Haiti” and send text. United Way of Miami-Dade has granted $40,000 to Food for the Poor (food assistance), $65,000 to Pan American Development Foundation (food, water and relief supplies), $140,000 to Project Medishare for Haiti (medical supplies and logistics), $355,00 to World Vision (food, water and relief supplies), and $30,000 to Florida Immigrant Advocacy Center (Temporary Protected Status assistance). United Way of Palm Beach County has granted $26,026 to Missionary Flights International to deliver needed supplies to Haiti. United Way of Palm Beach County is also accepting donations through the United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund. Send checks to 2600 Quantum Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL 33426-8627. Checks should be made out to UWPBC/Haiti Relief Efforts. Women's Fund of Miami-Dade County will launch a Haiti Relief Fund with a gender-lens for organizations in Miami-Dade involved in relief and rebuilding efforts. The organization's position as a women's fund connects us to a global movement of women's funds and, because of these relationships, the Ms. Foundation for Women has pledged to match dollar for dollar, up to $10,000, for this relief fund.
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