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Photo: Miguel Samper for Mercy Corps
January 15, 2010 8:12AM

Uniting with Compassion for Haiti's Recovery

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Hello from Boulder, Colorado! Please take this seriously and not ignore the pain and suffering of the people in Haiti while you read this. I ask you today to help me raise money for the recovery of this devastating distaster near, Port-au-Prince Haiti.

As many know, a 7.0 earthquake struck just this past Tuesday, Jan. 12th. This event has left hundreds of thousands of families without homes, clothing, food, water, and the mere hope of finding their loved ones in the demolished buildings. Aftershocks are hindering efforts of recovering the survivors. Every dollar helps in this effort of saving and helping the people of Haiti and their families.

Today, I ask each and every one of you take look in the mirror and ask yourself, "What can I do"? 99% of us are not able to fly to Haiti and help in the recovery but each of us can take the $5 towards your coffee/latte from Starbucks, Panera, McDonalds, etc and donate it to help in the efforts of this distaster. Please take a stance in this and be able to say "We/I/You contributed" instead of "I could have".

Follow the latest updates at mercycorps.org/haiti and your local news. Feel free to share this link: http://www.mercycorps.org/fundraising/unitingwithcompassion

Thanks and please continue to send prayers, love, and support to the people of Haiti!
ZD

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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

Megan in USA

January 18, 2010

$10

“Love what you're doing, Bubby! Love, Your #1 Fan & Supporter”

Zach in USA

January 17, 2010

$10

Uniting with Compassion has raised $120 of $1,000

$120
 of $1,000
 

Uniting with Compassion suggests a donation of $5.

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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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