I would encourage you to look for opportunities to give through your church...I know for a fact that there are Southern Baptist Missionaries already on the ground in Haiti helping with relief. There are also Catholic Missionaries and other denominations there. Also consider organizations like Samaritan's Purse and World Vision Ministries. These are reputable organizations, skilled in reaching people during disaster relief, with people on the ground in contact with the Haitians who need help the most. They will also be sharing the life changing power of the gospel of Christ as well. The federal government will send our tax dollars to Haiti that will be funneled through their government. Which happens to be the most corrupt in the Western Hemisphere.
Don't be discouraged to give...just be wise in who you give through!!!
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