Nex 2 B Read Club KHS/KCH/POOK Youth performances to benefit the people of Haiti
February 4th, 2010, 6-8pm, Kingston Rondout Neighborhood Center, 105 Broadway, Kingston.
Haitian People’s Support Project (Woodstock) needs your help
Terry and Pierre LeRoy have been running the Haitian People’s Support Project from Woodstock for years. They have built and have been supporting an orphanage just outside of Port au Prince for many years. Pierre said they are sending in a team of 5 people from Dominican Republic- 4 of whom were students at the orphanage and have been studying in the Dominican Republic and a nurse. I think that a pastor is also going with them. They have contacts and are trusted people. They will be bringing in food and water and medical supplies they can buy before entering the country. They are in desperate need of funds. I know that this would be one of the most direct ways of offering help at this time. They will be collecting other goods for a shipment to Haiti at a later date but right now the immediate need is for funds to buy supplies to bring in now.
You can go to their website: www.haitiansupportproject.org and you can donate directly through paypal or you can send a check to Haitian People’s Support Project at HPSP, PO Box 496, Woodstock, NY 12498
Woodstock Collection Drive details/update
From the American Red Cross – Ulster County Chapter website:
WHAT THE PUBLIC CAN DO TO HELP:
Make financial donations to the International Relief Fund by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (800-257-7575–Spanish language line) or online at www.redcross.org. The Ulster County Chapter is also accepting donor designated dollars and will steward those funds to the International Relief Fund.
Donors may also text “HAITI” to “90999” and a donation of $10 will be given to the American Red Cross to help with relief efforts. This donation will be added to the mobile phone user’s next cell phone bill or deducted from their pre-paid plan balance.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC:
At this time, the American Red Cross has not been asked to provide blood products to Haiti. Those looking to donate blood are encouraged to do so by making an appointment with 1-800-RED-CROSS or online at www.redcrossblood.org, but should be aware that blood will be used for domestic disaster relief efforts. If the Haitian Red Cross indicates a need for blood supplies, the American Red Cross will respond to any request based on availability.
List of local Blood Drives
The American Red Cross cannot accept individual donations of blankets, food, clothing or other material items.
Those concerned about people travelling abroad or living in Haiti should contact the U.S. State Department at 1-888-407-4747 for assistance. The American Red Cross Safe & Well website does not apply to international disasters.
American Red Cross – Ulster County Chapter
21 O’Neil Street Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: (845) 338-7020 Fax: (845) 331-6913
24 Hour Emergency: (845) 338-7021
www.ulsterredcross.org
More info:
AMERICAN AIRLINES is taking doctors and nurses to Haiti for free. Please call 212-697-9767. UPS is also shipping packages under 50lbs to Haiti for free. If you have anything you want to donate, UPS is the place to take it.
Center for International Disaster Information
Donation/Volunteer Related Calls: 703-276-1914
Doctors Without Borders: Questions about volunteering
Yele Haiti: Text YELE to 501501 to donate $5 to Yele Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund
Past Local Initiatives:
Donations for Haiti Earthquake Relief needed in New Paltz by Monday morning, January 18th!