* I would like to begin briefly by stating, “Although I have been at odds

with CNN in the past, they definitely got their shit together immediately in
the aftermath of the first 7.0 quake last Tuesday.”

Below is an enormous list of truly great and very trustworthy

organizations where you can help.
  I do have a separate blog to write for the Globalist Community regarding
the future rebuilding of Haiti, but for now (and quite some time to come)
desire ONLY to aid the most needy. (All information listed here can be
verified at www.cnn.com and click the “Impact Your World” link).

(CNN) -- As relief assistance continues in Haiti, agencies are asking people for
money, not material goods, to keep those efforts going. Most organizations will use
the money donated to purchase immediate needs, such as water, food, shelter and
medical supplies.

These agencies have set up phone lines, online donation pages and even texting for
individuals to contribute to their relief efforts. We've compiled a list of a few
organizations who are in Haiti helping those in need.

These resources include the highest-rated charities by CharityNavigator.org, which

is an independent, nonprofit organization that evaluates charity groups based on
effectiveness and financial stability. These sites are vetted by CNN journalists for
credibility.

For additional resources, go to Impact Your World

American Jewish World Service

The agency supports grass-roots, community-based organizations in remote

locations whose needs are not always met by larger organizations. To donate to its
Haiti relief efforts, go to ajws.org/haitiearthquake/ or mail a check to 45 W. 36th
St., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10018. Make checks out to American Jewish World
Service, and in the memo section write "Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund." You may
also call 1-800-889-7146 or 212-792-2900. The group will use the funds for
immediate needs, such as psychological and social support; health services and
education on hygiene and disease prevention; mobilizing volunteers in Haiti to help
with rescue and aid distribution; and aid to the Haitian Dominican community, who
can coordinate with the Dominican government for greater support; in addition to
long-term rebuilding plans.

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross' primary focus during the initial response of an emergency
is feeding, sheltering and supplying any other basic needs. To donate: Go to
RedCross.org, hit donate now button at top and then International Response Fund.
You also can text "Haiti" to 90999 to donate $10 to the International Response
Fund. The money will go directly to relief efforts in Haiti. Or call 1-800-Red-Cross.

AmeriCares

This nonprofit disaster relief organization delivers medicine, medical supplies and
aid to people in crisis around the world. To donate, call 1-800-486-HELP or go to
AmeriCares.org. Donations will go toward medicine and medical supplies and for
expenses for providing that medical aid.

Care

This humanitarian organization's main focus is to fight global poverty, specifically

by empowering marginalized women and girls. To donate to the Haiti relief fund
effort, go to Care.org or call 1-800-521-CARE. Money will go toward food, water
and sanitation, shelter and emergency health response.

Catholic Relief Services

Catholic Relief Services is an aid agency that works with emergency relief, micro-
finance, AIDS/HIV relief, agriculture, water and sanitation, among other projects in
countries around the world. To donate, go to crs.org, or call 1-877-HELP-CRS. You
also can text RELIEF to 30644. You will receive a text message back with
instructions on how to donate. You can send a check to Catholic Relief services,
P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, MD 21203-7090. Write "Haiti earthquake" in memo
area. The money will go toward immediate needs, which includes water, food,
hygiene kits, bedding and basic cooking utensils, among other items.

Direct Relief International

Direct Relief provides medical attention to those in need on an ongoing basis and in
emergencies. Monetary donations go toward medical aid, supplies and equipment in
Haiti. To donate, go to directrelief.org or call 805-964-4767 and 800-676-1638, or
go through Google Checkout.

Food For the Poor

The agency delivers food, medical supplies and other goods that are donated to the
poor. To donate to its Haiti relief efforts, go to foodforthepoor.org, or call 1-800-
487-1158. For those living in South Florida, bring donated items to the Food for the
Poor headquarters office at 6401 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073. The charity
will accept canned fish, canned meat, canned milk, canned baby formula and
bottled water. Monetary donations will go toward purchasing food and supplies as
well as shipping costs.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity provides affordable, safe shelter for low-income families and
people in need. Money donated for Haiti relief efforts will go toward recovery and
rebuilding. To donate, go to habitat.org or call 1-800-Habitat.

International Medical Corps

This emergency response agency focuses on health in emergency situations.

Monetary donations go toward purchasing medical supplies, medicine and
emergency kits and transporting these supplies. Call 1-800-481-4462 or go to
imcworldwide.org

International Relief Teams

The nonprofit organizes volunteer teams to provide medical and non-medical

assistance to victims of disasters and poverty. To donate, go to irteams.org or call
619-284-7979. Checks can be made out to International Relief Teams, 4560
Alvarado Canyon Road, Suite 2G, San Diego, CA 92120-4309. The money will be
used for medical supplies, medicine and other relief supplies, and to support
volunteers heading to Haiti for relief efforts.

Love a Child

The Christian-based humanitarian relief agency focuses on giving aid to children

and their families in Haiti. To donate, go to loveachild.com, or call 1-800-645-4868.
You can mail a check to P.O Box 30744 Tampa, FL 33630-3744. Please write "Haiti
Earthquake" or "where most needed" on memo line of check. Monetary donations
will be used for food, clothing, shelter, schools and medical needs, among other
program services.

Medical Teams International

The Christian global health organization sends volunteer medical teams and
supplies to those in the midst of disaster or poverty. Monetary donations will go to
supporting the medical teams being sent to Haiti and to the cost of shipping the
medical supplies donated by corporations. Donate by going to medicalteams.org
and clicking on the "Donate Now" button, or call 1-800-959-HEAL (4325) or send a
check to Medical Teams International, P.O. Box 10, Portland, OR 97207.

Medecins sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders)

The humanitarian organization delivers medical care to people caught in crisis.

Donations to its Haiti relief efforts will go toward repairing the obstetrics and
trauma hospitals in Haiti that were damaged in the earthquake. They also will go to
transporting an additional 70 doctors and medical supplies to the island in an effort
to set up makeshift emergency medical response centers. To donate, go to
doctorswithoutborders.org or call 1-888-392-0392.

Mercy Corps
The organization provides humanitarian assistance and economic opportunities in
the world's toughest places, specifically those dealing with poverty, conflict and
instability. To donate, go to MercyCorps.org. Money will go toward immediate
humanitarian needs in Haiti, which may include, food, water and temporary shelter.

Operation USA

The international relief agency provides funding for reconstruction and development
aid to communities that have experienced disasters, disease and poverty. For its
Haiti relief efforts, the agency plans to use donations for health care materials,
water purification supplies and food supplements. To donate, go to opusa.org or call
1-800-678-7255, or mail a check to Operation USA, 3617 Hayden Ave., Suite A,
Culver City, CA 90232.

Project Hope

Project Hope responds to crises with medical supplies and medical volunteers, and
it is committed to long-term sustainable health care. To donate, go to
projecthope.org or mail a check to 255 Carter Hall Lane, Millwood, VA 22646.
Monetary donations will be used for shipments of medicine and medical supplies
and for deployment of volunteer doctors and nurses to Haiti.

Project MediShare

The agency's sole purpose is to improve the health and well-being of Haitian
people. To donate, go to ProjectMediShare.org, or you can send a check, cash or in-
kind donation (including medicines and medical supplies) to Project MediShare,
8260 NE Second Ave., Miami, FL 33138. Money will go toward medical care in Haiti
and to send medical teams there.

Samaritan's Purse

The nondenominational evangelical Christian organization works through local

churches and partners on the ground. The aid agency provides spiritual and
physical aid to the poor, sick and suffering. To donate, go to Samaritanspurse.org,
or call 1-800-528-1980. To give by mail, send donations to Samaritan's Purse, P.O.
Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607-3000. Money will go toward temporary shelter, water
purification, hygiene kits, blankets, medicine and medical teams.

Save the Children

The independent organization focuses on children in need in the U.S. and globally
through programs for health and nutrition, child protection and education. To
donate, go to savethechildren.org, or call 1-800-728-3843 or 203-221-4030.
Donations will go toward purchasing relief items, such as hygiene kits, family kits
(pots, pans, food preparation items) and tarps.

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army's mission is to provide food, shelter, clothing and spiritual
comfort during disasters. To donate money, go to salvationarmyusa.org or call 1-
800-SAL-ARMY. Make sure you designate the donation for "Haiti Earthquake."
Money will go to the Salvation Army in Haiti, which will determine the country's
immediate needs, including water, food, medicine and transportation.

Shelterbox

The nonprofit delivers boxes of supplies to families of up to 10 people. The boxes

contain a tent and essential equipment to use while individuals are displaced or
homeless. To donate, call 941-907-6036 or go to shelterboxusa.org.

U.S. Fund for UNICEF

The national committee for UNICEF is responsible for the organization's fundraising.
UNICEF uses the money for health care, clean water, nutrition, education and
emergency relief. To donate, go to Unicefusa.org or 1-800-4-UNICEF.

World Concern

The organization lifts people out of poverty, beginning with disaster response and
ending when families can live sustainable lives. To donate to its relief effort, go to
Worldconcern.org or call 1-866-530-5433. You can also mail checks to 19303
Fremont Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98133. Please specify that the check is for "Haiti
Disaster Response." Money will go toward water supplies, shelter, blankets,
distribution of food and long-term needs, such as job training, education, loans and
home construction, among other projects.

World Food Programme

The food assistance agency's main focus is to fight hunger worldwide. The
organization is working to bring food to Haiti. To donate, go to wfp.org.

World Neighbors

The agency trains and educates communities to solve hunger, poverty and disease.
To donate, go to wn.org or call 405-752-9700 or you can mail a check to World
Neighbors, 4127 NW 122nd St., Oklahoma City, OK, 73120 and write "Haiti Fund"
on memo line. Monetary donations will be used to support short-term needs (i.e.
food, water and supplies) and long-term development programs.

World Water Relief

The agency's main focus is bringing clean water to developing countries. To donate,
go to worldwaterrelief.org or mail checks to 8343 Roswell Road, Suite 455 Atlanta,
GA 30350-2810 or call 404-242-1601 or 214-500-9417. Money will go directly to
water filtration systems that will be installed in Haiti.
Yele Haiti

This organization, founded by Wyclef Jean, creates projects to improve the quality
of education, health, environment and community development in Haiti. To donate
to to its Haiti relief efforts, go to yele.org or text YELE to 501501 to donate $5.

Other organizations seeking donations

• Adventist Development and Relief Agency

• CARE

• Compassion International

• Concern Worldwide

• Clinton Foundation

• Episcopal Relief & Development

• Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

• George W. Bush Presidential Center

• International Organization for Migration

• International Rescue Committee

• Map International

• Medical Teams International

• Mercy & Sharing

• Operation Blessing International

• Oxfam America

• Pan American Relief

• Partners in Health

• Salesian Missions

• United Nations Foundation

• United Way Worldwide

• UNICEF USA

• World Health Organization