Cool Works' Haiti Response Fundraiser
Project summary
Just hours after a catastrophic earthquake struck Haiti — killing thousands and displacing up to two million people — Mercy Corps began deploying an experienced, field-tested emergency response team. Upon arriving in Port-au-Prince, we went immediately to work, talking with displaced survivors about what they needed most. We delivered 15 tons of food to the city's biggest hospital. We got clean water flowing again in medical clinics and shattered neighborhoods. We ensured a reliable income for survivors by creating a cash-for-work program, which also began revitalizing failing local economies. Today, our team is working with survivors, local authorities and partner organizations on long-term plans — including job creation — that will help Haiti rebuild better and stronger.
Message from coolworks:
Help us raise money for Mercy Corps' response to the Haiti Earthquake.
Mercy Corps earns high marks for low overhead and timely, effective response. Help our neighbors with a few bucks. You CAN make a difference and the need is NOW.
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince Tuesday afternoon, collapsing buildings, including at least one hospital. With communications from the area disrupted, the situation is unclear -- but with continued aftershocks and eyewitness accounts of "total disaster" and chaos, there are fears of catastrophic damage and widespread casualties.
Mercy Corps is deploying an emergency response team to help survivors. Follow the latest updates at mercycorps.org/haiti.
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Recent donations to this page
| W. Thomas | $100 | February 28, 2010 |
| Michael | $25 | January 22, 2010 |
| Allison | $50 | January 20, 2010 |
Comments from donors
Thank you for setting up this link on Coolworks. I have wanted to donate but wanted to only donate to a genuine aid organization. I absolutely trust Coolworks. I desperately want to go to Haiti to help. Any suggestions?
— Michael, MN
