Haiti Quake Relief
Many of our members and leaders have asked how we can
help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. According to our international
affiliates, the
best way to do that is to make a donation to the American Red Cross
International Response Fund at redcross.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Donors can designate their gifts to Haiti relief. In addition,
people have chosen to make a mobile donation. Donors can text "Haiti" to
90999 on their cell phone to send a $10 donation to support Red Cross relief
efforts in Haiti.
It is acceptable
for your regions or divisions to use their budgeted fund for donations to the
ongoing relief efforts.
PEF will
continue to seek additional ways to provide support to the quake victims through
our internationals AFT and SEIU, and as more information regarding relief
efforts become available we will share the information with you.
Ken Brynien
Arlea Igoe
Joe Fox
Pat Baker
Tom Comanzo
Further Resources are available below:
SEIU's Help Haiti Volunteer Effort
AFT Healthcare Workers Head to Haiti To Provide Help
AFL-CIO Solidarity Center Emergency Relief Fund