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Haiti Earthquake Relief, Fort Myers Charity and Non Profit, How To Donate

On Tuesday, a catastrophic earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but the death toll — already in the thousands — is climbing fast. This is the worst earthquake to hit the area in more than 200 years. Entire communities have been ripped apart and as many as 3 million people have been directly affected, including tens of thousands of American citizens who are in Haiti. Our neighbors in Haiti are racing to confront the enormous devastation — and the OFA community can help.

There are a lot of charity organizations that are doing all they can do to help those in need. Please click below to learn more on who you can help and several different charity organizations to choose from! Fort Myers Florida has always been a giving community and they continue to do so! So, when you click underneth here, we show you a counple different ways in which you can help those in need.

Footage is pouring in of homes collapsing, Haitians carrying injured family members, and hospitals being overrun in what was already the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere.

The Presidentioal administration responded with a swift, coordinated, and aggressive effort to save lives. United States and partners in the international community are on the ground in damaged areas right now, working side by side with the Haitian people. They’re providing much-needed food, water, and sanitation supplies, saving lives and helping local communities start to rebuild. Despite the fact that we are experiencing tough times here at home, we all encourage those who can to reach out and help. It’s in times like these that we must show the kind of compassion and humanity that has defined the best of our national character for generations.

Click here to find out what you can do:

http://my.barackobama.com/Haiti

http://www.redcross.org/

http://www.google.com/relief/haitiearthquake/

http://www.clintonfoundation.org/haitiearthquake/

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