


After the popes appeal to Catholics around the world to step up and help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, a number of Catholic organization are making their way to the island. Caritas Internationalis is already providing first aid like water, food and shelter in the destruction zone. T... More
After the popes appeal to Catholics around the world to step up and help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, a number of Catholic organization are making their way to the island. Caritas Internationalis is already providing first aid like water, food and shelter in the destruction zone. The charity also sent in a team of experts to evaluate how to best manage incoming aid. One of its volunteers on the ground reports that hospitals are full of dead and wounded victims, and reported theres a high risk for the spread of disease. Caritas is asking for donations on its website caritas.org. People can donate using credit cards or cell phones. Catholic Relief Services, the American arm of Caritas, has also made its way to the island. CRS has put aside nearly 5 million dollars towards emergency services. CRS has had presence on the island for more than 55 and has about 340 permanent employees in the area. Of these 120 were living in Port au Prince, the city with the most damage after the quake. Despite extensive damage to transportation routes, supplies like hygiene kits, mosquito nets and tablets to treat drinking water are making their way to the island from as far away as Santo Domingo and Miami. CRS.org is also taking donations people can send their monetary contributions through a transfer, check, credit card or through cell phones. JMB/MC JM -BN- Less
Added Jan 14, 2010
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millionairenow15 Says:
Oct 30, 2011 - THE LORD ONCE TOLD ME THAT TO LOVE HIM IS TO LOVE THE POOR. HELP MY MINISTRY HELP THE POOR. EVANGELIST MAURICE ELLIS P.O.BOX 470405 LOS ANGELES,CALIF.90047
tomanyasses Says:
Mar 31, 2010 - ho wmuch make it to the people like ten percent after all those takeing a pay for helping
rock9711 Says:
Feb 14, 2010 - all this shit and no food sent by this church food,,, its dry grains
rucha58 Says:
Jan 17, 2010 - Dude, seriously - Christ's msg was about compassion above all things. Either lead, follow, or get out of the way, but you preaching against 'sexual immorality' is not gonna help those that just went through this horrible tragedy. Christ's love is not conditional.
12buhbauy0987 Says:
Jan 17, 2010 - May the Cathedral, the Seminary, and Hospitals of the Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince be rebuilt as soon as possible to cater to the spiritual and physical needs of the people. God bless Caritas!!!
QuotaSinger Says:
Jan 16, 2010 - Pls preach reponsibility and procreation is not a right!!
QuotaSinger Says:
Jan 16, 2010 - Be Responsible and teach respnosnibilty yes abstince as the last resort - procreation is a repnosibility not a right!!! Spread the Word on that if not you will be dammed!!!!!
SrKAtaide Says:
Jan 15, 2010 - God bless Caritas. They certainly move fast.
pr310nobama Says:
Jan 14, 2010 - I pray for Hati
emirguy Says:
Jan 14, 2010 - man i wish i could help more but for now prayer and building myself up in my vocation is all i can do.=/