Kongregate's 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 Kongregate:
Join us in the effort to 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.
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Recent donations to this page
| Dante | $10 | January 31, 2010 |
| Andrew | $5 | January 22, 2010 |
| James | $5341 | January 22, 2010 |
Comments from donors
My thoughts are with all those in Haiti and also those who have lost loved ones.
— Andrew, NJ
We got a big contribution from our developers!
— James, CA
Thank you for thinking of this!
— Victor, CA
Thanks for matching my donation Kong!
— James, NY
I'm very impressed that both Kongregate and the community are making such an effort towards charity. Plus, Kong's donation matching is fantastic. Well done!
— Myles, United Kingdom
This is a great opportunity for people to give real money to people who need it. Bob Fijiwinkle says "Donate now!"
— Peter, CA
Best wishes to those in need and thank you Kongregate for meeting our donations!
— Joshua, CA
Thanks for helping the unfortunate, Kongregate! -Jacob (catsfanj)
— Jacob, CA
Hey guys, I'm extending my thanks to the Mercy Corps and Kongregate for giving us (The users of Kongregate) a way to help out too. I wish you the best in your efforts. Thankyou for all your hard work. Peace, Adrowlie
— Stephen, WI
Thanks for matching Kong!
— Gordon, WA
Always great to help gamers help the world.
— Alex, TX
I'm happy to help. Wish I could do more.
— Steve, VA
Double your help, donate now!
— Scott, NY
$1000 in lawn-mowing money are now on their way to making the world a better place. Please be generous!
— Steven, MD
Thanks for matching.
— Marielle, France
Thank you Kongregate, for being more than just a gaming site.
— Sarah, OR
Who's matching $250k? Good for them.
— Donald, PA
It's the least I could do.
— Thomas, Norway
goodmenace sez: Fight the good fight!
— PJ, Canada
Thank you Kongregate for both matching donations and encouraging others to help. May people in trouble stay strong.
— Elias, CA
Thank's Jason for letting me know about this. Its a great effort.
— Peggy, NJ
Come on people..... let's get together and help those who are much less fortunate than us. Even if it's just $1 it really does help out. And a special thanks for Kongregate for the matching. -RemoWilliams
— Daniel, TX
Kongregate is all about community, and this is why I love it so much. More than just a gaming site. :) -Zshadow
— Zachary, TN
Every bit Helps! Give what you can.
— Lee, CA
Trebor1212 here, AAA Regular, Pushin us over the $1000 mark!
— Harold, KS
Kudos to Kongregate.com for matching donations, chip in if you can folks!
— Thomas, CA
Let's keep this ball rolling, everyone - every little bit is going to help.
— Brandon, CO
It's going to take a lot, but each little bit helps.
— Helen, MI
The earthquake was devastating. We could at least help with the less fortunate.
— Katherine, MN
Gamers care too!
— James, MD
Hey there, this is IAmTheCandyman, your friendly neighborhood Kong mod, and I approve this cause! Donate! :D
— Nikhil, WI
I hope it helps.
— mario, Croatia
Not a large donation, but every dollar counts <3
— Katherine, IA
I hope it helps.
— Austin, OR
50,000+ have already perished, please donate to those who were fortunate enough to survive.
— Steven, MA
Kongregate has the best donation deal by far. The feeling that I get when I donate $25 (which means $50 goes to the cause!) is the emotional equivalent of earning every single badge for all the Kongregate games!
— Jessica, CA
Donate for great justice! ~MrSpon
— Aru, PA
Please donate! You'd be surprised how much it'd help!
— Richard, TX
Good show kids.
— shannon, NY
As always kongregate is ready and willing to help.
— Martha, FL
Fight With Tools.
— Nik, PA
Xestrix says, "Donate!"
— Andrew, ON
