United Way of Lane County
United Way — Live United
EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI
Since the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12, our international United Way system has rallied to support those in need. Because there is not a United Way in Haiti, United Way Worldwide is working through its members and partners in the Caribbean to respond. The Caribbean Council is assessing needs and opportunities to begin the long-term recovery, as well as to ensure that donations are invested in the most effective nonprofit agencies providing services in Haiti. The Caribbean Council is a regional group that is comprised of United Ways in Jamaica, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Read the most recent update from United Way Worldwide on relief efforts in Haiti.
There are several ways that people can help.
- Donate online to the United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund by going to http://www.liveunited.org/ or by calling 1-866-404-5826.
- Text HAITI to 864833 to donate $5 to the fund.
- Checks can be made out to United Way and mailed to United Way Worldwide, P.O. Box 630568, Baltimore, MD 21263-0568. The memo line should include "United Way Disaster Recovery Fund."
Those trying to locate U.S. citizens living or traveling in Haiti should contact the U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Citizens Services, at 1-888-407-4747. Or, access the Family Links website via the International Committee of the Red Cross, at http://www.familylinks.icrc.org/.
