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January 25, 2010 1:09PM

iQ Academy's Haiti Response Fundraiser

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UPDATE: iQ Academy now pledges to match all donations made to Mercy Corps' up to $1,500 if received by Friday, January 29th!

Help us raise money for Mercy Corps' response to the Haiti Earthquake.

A 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince Tuesday afternoon, collapsing buildings, including at least one hospital. Tens of thousands are feared dead in the largest quake to strike the impoverished Caribbean nation in 200 years. Power is out, telecommunications are spotty and food and water are reportedly growing scarce.

The first members of a Mercy Corps emergency response team are en route to help survivors. Follow the latest updates at mercycorps.org/haiti.

Thank you!
iQ Academy

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Please note: All donations made through this fundraising page will go to Mercy Corps' Fund. Please report any statements to the contrary on this page to us.

Recent donations to this page

Scott in USA

February 16, 2010

$295

“Thank you to all who have donated, a matching donation of $295 has been added to the amount given by the families and friends of iQ Academy!”

Heather in USA

January 22, 2010

$10

Kellie in USA

January 20, 2010

$25

“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to contribute to such a great cause!”

Svetlana in USA

January 20, 2010

$100

Patrick in USA

January 19, 2010

$50

“As people we take things for granted,but we shouldn't. As people we expect the better things in life, but we shouldn't. People in Haiti have to suffer, but they shouldn't.”

Nancy in USA

January 16, 2010

$90

“Thanks for the chance to donate, iQ -- Quincy”

Carrie in USA

January 15, 2010

$10

iQ Academy has raised $580 of $1,500

$580
 of $1,500
 

iQ Academy suggests a donation of $0.

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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.

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