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GIVE TO UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORTS
On the evening of January 12, 2010, a major 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated Haiti. It is the most powerful quake to hit the impoverished country in more than 200 years. The tremor struck 15km (10 miles) south-west of the capital Port-au-Prince, and was quickly followed by two strong aftershocks of 5.9 and 5.5 magnitude. Reports describe the destruction to affect as much as 70 percent of the capital's buildings, with debris filling the roadways and making emergency response difficult. The Prime Minister reported on January 13th that hundreds of thousands of lives may have been lost.
Gifts to the United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund support long-term recovery efforts to rebuild lives and infrastructures devastated by a disaster and to address educational, financial and health-related challenges that follow. United Way Worldwide members in the Caribbean region have mobilized their staff, volunteer leaders and resources in response. The Core team will continue to monitor the crises and provide periodic updates. We pray for all who have family and loved ones in Haiti and Caribbean region.
To make a donation now, click on the "DONATE NOW" button below and select the "Haiti Earthquake Recovery" option in the "Donation Category" on our online donation system. United Way of the Inland Valleys will not deduct any administrative processing fees from your donation.
Thank you for considering a generous donation to aid the devastated lives in Haiti...
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