It is extremely important that we show support to our brothers and sisters in Haiti in their unfortunate time of need. Fort Greene and Clinton Hill residents can donate their time and/or monies through any of the following organizations:

• New York City residents may contact "311" for further information on Haiti Relief Efforts.
• Secretary of State Clinton has set up an aid line that people can use to send money to support Haiti relief. Cell phone users can text "haiti" to 90999 and $10 will go to relief efforts in Haiti. The $10 will show up on your phone bill.
• The U.S. State Department has set up a toll-free number to call for information about family members in Haiti: 1-888-407-4747.
• YELE HAITI EARTHQUAKE FUND -- Yele Haiti Foundation was established by Haitian-American performer Wyclef Jean. The website has not been set-up to accept online donations at www.yele.org. Alternatively, you may text YELE to 501501 to donate $5 via your cell phone.
• The American Red Cross can be contacted at 1-800-257-7575 or www.redcross.org.
• Brooklyn Technical High School have set-up a donation box in the school cafeteria: 29 Fort Greene Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217; 718-858-5150
• AMERICARES
• MERCY CORPS
• OXFAM AMERICA -- (800) 77-OXFAM (776-9326)

   

Red Cross Family News Network
The International Committee of the Red Cross has established a family linking Web site enabling persons in Haiti and abroad to search for and register the names of relatives missing since the earthquake. To locate or register loved ones unaccounted for in Haiti, visit the Family News Network.
 
Crisis Counseling
The New York chapter of the Red Cross is providing crisis counseling at Brooklyn public schools.
 
Mayor's Fund to Advance NYC
The Mayor's Fund is accepting monetary donations for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. You can donate online, or by phone at 212-788-7794. Or mail checks, with Haiti Earthquake Relief written in the memo, to:
Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City
One Centre Street, 23rd Floor
New York, NY 10007
 
American Jewish World Service
Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund
Donations can be made online or checks can be written to:
American Jewish World Service
45 West 36th Street, 11th floor
New York, NY 10018