Help for Haiti

by Mrs. Moneysaver on January 15, 2010

Yesterday I shared with you some thoughts on the crisis and need in Haiti. My husband and I sat in the comfort of our home last night, discussing what we could do. Our ideas seemed… small.

Then Crystal issued a call to action. A call for both bloggers and readers alike to help Haiti.

Crystal is asking for those with a blog to write a post sharing how they are helping the people of Haiti. Giving, praying, spreading the word- getting creative for the cause.

Then you can leave the link to your blog post on Crystal’s linkup. For every person who blogs about how they are helping Haiti and leaves a link on her site by January 21st, Crystal and her husband will donate $10 to Compassion International’s efforts in Haiti.

She’s also inviting those who don’t blog to leave a comment or email her with details of what you’re doing to help Haiti. For each person who emails or comments, Crystal will be giving 30 cents to Numana to provide one meal to a Haitian in need.

Crystal has invited bloggers to make a similar commitment while hosting linkups.

My husband and I have been blessed beyond measure. We have everything we need. We knew that we could and should give to Haiti in this time. So we’re joining Crystal in this challenge.

If you have a blog, I’m asking that you write a “Help for Haiti” post sharing what you’re doing to help Haiti. Then leave a direct link to your post below. For each person who links up below or leaves a comment sharing what they are doing to help Haiti by January 21st, my husband and I have committed to give $5, up to $350, to Compassion’s relief fund.

(Our family has been a Compassion child sponsor in Haiti for several years, and we trust the organization to use our money wisely. They also have a four-star rating on Charity Navigator.)

While I doubt any one of us has the resources to feed, clothe, and house all the Haitians in need at this time, every little bit we can give (prayer or physical resources) individually adds up when we all join together in support of the people of Haiti.

If you’re looking to give monetarily, here are some recommended funds:

World Vision

Compassion

Habitat for Humanity International

Hope for Haiti

Samaritan’s Purse

Hope Builders (select Haiti from drop down menu options)

Please also take some time to visit the blogs listed below to learn what others are doing to help Haiti.

Thank you for joining me in Help for Haiti!

(Photo credit: Got Phi)

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1 Shawna January 15, 2010 at 8:55 am: It’s so amazing to see everyone participating in this terrific effort. Thank you for your generosity!
2 Lisa January 15, 2010 at 8:57 am: I donated through Compassion International and the Red Cross.Thanks for doing this!
3 Ashley January 15, 2010 at 10:08 am: We donated to the American Red Cross this morning. Thanks for using your blog to help convince people to donate.
4 Mary @ Giving Up on Perfect January 15, 2010 at 10:54 am: Thank you for what you’re doing. I’m donating through Compassion.
5 Brooke Vickery January 15, 2010 at 11:42 am: We donated through Compassion
.-= Brooke Vickery´s last blog ..Haiti Earthquake Relief =-.
6 Andrea January 15, 2010 at 12:17 pm: This effort is starting to make me extremely emotional. What a wonderful thing.
.-= Andrea´s last blog ..Help For Haiti =-.
7 Amanda January 15, 2010 at 1:14 pm: Our family donated to Red Cross today and I made a post on FB to encourage my friends to donate.
8 Amanda Harker January 15, 2010 at 1:46 pm: We plan on donating through the red cross, thank you for all that you are doing.
9 Lucy January 15, 2010 at 2:36 pm: We’re giving to Compassion International. I’ve also heard good things about Cure, so we’ll be looking into that. Thanks for doing this!
10 Jenn @ Beautiful Calling January 15, 2010 at 2:39 pm: Our family is sending up prayers to the One who can do the most!!
Our church also took and sent contributions in.
My heart breaks especially for the little ones affected. We truly are blessed!
.-= Jenn @ Beautiful Calling´s last blog ..I’m now on Facebook! =-.
11 Jenn @ Beautiful Calling January 15, 2010 at 2:49 pm: As I go through the blogosphere today, I amazed at the generous and concerned people I find. Praise the Lord!
Our family is sending up prayers to the One who can do the most!!
Our church also took and sent contributions in.
My heart breaks especially for the little ones affected. We truly are blessed and I am thankful that we are able to bless others in return!
.-= Jenn @ Beautiful Calling´s last blog ..I’m now on Facebook! =-.
12 sweetsuelv January 15, 2010 at 3:09 pm: I am donating to the red cross and my churchs humanitarian aid. I am also posting a comment on all the blogs that are donating. Thanks
13 Maggie January 15, 2010 at 4:04 pm: Thank you for doing this! We donated to Samaritan’s Purse.
14 Benae January 15, 2010 at 4:15 pm: Thanks for helping the people of Haiti!

(I have donated to the American Red Cross and to Compassion International.)
15 Kim January 15, 2010 at 4:15 pm: I donated to the Red Cross. What a wonderful thing you and other bloggers are doing!
16 Shon January 15, 2010 at 4:48 pm: I made a monetary donation thru a fund being set up at my local Publix store.
17 Jenny January 15, 2010 at 4:54 pm: Wow! What a wonderful thing you all are doing. We gave a monetary donation to the Convoy of Hope.
18 Libby January 15, 2010 at 5:31 pm: Thanks for doing this. I donated to the Red Cross.
19 Ellen January 15, 2010 at 6:55 pm: http://kevinandellen.blogspot.com/2010/01/help-for-haiti.html
We are donating and I’ve blogged about what you are doing
.-= Ellen´s last blog ..Help for Haiti! =-.
20 Maureen January 15, 2010 at 8:12 pm: thanks for all your help, so nice that so many bloggers are joining together to help out!
21 Robyn January 15, 2010 at 8:41 pm: I donated to Catholic Relief Services which will go directly to Haiti, and my son is going to donate the charity portion of his allowance to Haiti.
You’re doing a great thing!
22 Tiffany January 15, 2010 at 8:43 pm: Thanks for giving you are so wonderful! I am doing what we can and asking for prayers. So sad!
23 Amanda January 15, 2010 at 9:24 pm: Today, I posted a note on Facebook about donating just by texting HAITI to 90999. Read more about it here and PLEASE help those in need: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2010/01/14/financial/f145718S28.DTL&type=business
24 Chrys January 15, 2010 at 9:28 pm: I donated all my swagbucks for the cause, posted about this drive on Facebook, and plan to donate money, though still deciding which organization to donate through. Thanks for doing this.
25 Star January 15, 2010 at 9:36 pm: I was able to donate my swagbucks and am also commenting on blogs to help raise money for Haiti!
26 Carrie January 15, 2010 at 11:03 pm: Thanks for making comment-fueled donations! I texted my donation and am now visiting new blogs and leaving comments to help increase the donation potential. :)
27 Jennette January 15, 2010 at 11:10 pm: We gave to Red Cross via txt and YeleHaiti via txt. Thanks for your efforts!
28 Kathryn January 15, 2010 at 11:30 pm: Thank you for doing this!
29 Beth B. January 15, 2010 at 11:51 pm: Thank you for all you are doing. I am praying for the people in Haiti. I donated $10 via text to the Red Cross for Haiti. I posted on Facebook and challenged others to donate. I am also visiting other blogs like this to help with donations.
30 Michele January 16, 2010 at 12:26 am: Thank u 4 doing this…I 2 am a compassion sponsor…let us pray 4 all in Haiti
31 Paige January 16, 2010 at 12:35 am: thanks for doing this!
32 NYC gal January 16, 2010 at 12:43 am: My husband is a Haitian American, and we are devastated by this disaster.
I appreicate all you do and keeping people in Haiti in your prayers. We donated to Red Cross and Direct Relief International. We are also planning on donating to other organizations as well. Again, thank you for your help.
33 Rachel January 16, 2010 at 1:41 am: We donated to Compassion International and Samaritan’s Purse.
34 lois January 16, 2010 at 3:25 am: Pls keep all helpers and victim in prayers.
35 Cara January 16, 2010 at 7:43 am: I am praying for those in Haiti, writing on blogs, and will donate to probably the red cross. Thank you for doing this!
36 Amber January 16, 2010 at 8:43 am: I texted Haiti to 90999.
37 Brecken January 16, 2010 at 9:58 am: I decided to donate to ‘Doctors without Borders.’ Thanks for all you are doing!!
38 Melinda Devany January 16, 2010 at 10:10 am: Please add a donation for us. Our prayers are with the people of Haiti during this difficult time.
39 Molly January 16, 2010 at 10:30 am: This is a great thing you are doing! It also lets us poor college students to find a way to contribute. :)
40 Miss Jai January 16, 2010 at 10:57 am: Thank you for doing this! Our family is donating through Compassion International.
41 Emily January 16, 2010 at 11:26 am: I am donating my Swagbuck points to the cause and commenting on generous blogs like yours. :)
42 Erica January 16, 2010 at 12:54 pm: I’m praying for everyone in Haiti and their families. My family gave through the Red Cross and Swagbucks. Thank you for what you’re doing!
43 Kim January 16, 2010 at 12:55 pm: Thanks for your generous spirit.
44 Gifts For One Gifts For All Too January 16, 2010 at 2:13 pm: I’m giving $10 eCOUPON to my online gift store Gifts For One Gifts For All (www.giftsforonegiftsforall.com) to those that have donated to organizations helping the Haitian earthquake victims. When the eCOUPON is redeemed, 10% of the purchase will also be donated to organizations helping Haiti. Read my blog for more details at http://bit.ly/DONATE2HAITI.
45 Summer January 16, 2010 at 2:14 pm: I gave to the Red Cross and plan to give to the LDS Church. Thank you for doing this!
46 Kat January 16, 2010 at 2:24 pm: Your generosity is heartwarming!
47 Katherine January 16, 2010 at 2:25 pm: We donated to Chances for Children, a ministry that runs an orphanage outside Port au Prince:
http://chances4childrendonations.blogspot.com/
A family from our homeschool group recently adopted two precious children from there. Bless you for all you are doing to help.
48 JoAnn January 16, 2010 at 4:08 pm: $25 went to the Red Cross, $5 for each child and grandchild safe here in the U.S. Thanks to everyone who is helping.
49 Dot January 16, 2010 at 5:34 pm: Thank you for doing this.
50 Tierney January 16, 2010 at 7:00 pm: Bless you for doing this!
51 susan January 16, 2010 at 7:14 pm: thanks for doing this
52 Sally January 16, 2010 at 7:46 pm: Thank you for your generosity!
53 Terri Burkett January 16, 2010 at 8:24 pm: We have donated through World vision & through In the Father’s Hands http://www.lfmintl.com an orphange in Haiti that we support all the time. Also you can give your swagbucks!
54 Amanda January 16, 2010 at 8:54 pm: Great for you for doing this :)
55 Anonymous January 16, 2010 at 9:00 pm: Great work! Thanks!
56 Meredith January 16, 2010 at 9:34 pm: http://www.playworksgroup.com sent $200 to Compassion International yesterday. Praying for Haiti. Thanks for what you are doing! It’s amazing to see the impact of the blogging community.
57 Brandi January 16, 2010 at 10:04 pm: Bless you for your participation in this! Donated to Red Cross.
58 2RealEyes January 16, 2010 at 10:09 pm: thank you. I will be sharing heartwarming stories that bring hope and a sense of togetherness and friendship for those who are lost and/or suffering; we all can be that friend, that someone who can make a difference, if only we look a little deeper, dare to think a little greater… in loving memory of ga
.-= 2RealEyes´s last blog ..Hello world! =-.
59 Elizabeth January 16, 2010 at 10:23 pm: God bless you! We are praying for those in Haiti.
60 Anonymous January 17, 2010 at 1:08 am: leaving a comment so you can add to your donation! we are praying and donating financially wherever possible.
61 bridgette January 17, 2010 at 1:25 am: Thanks for donating.
62 Tina January 17, 2010 at 9:24 am: God bless.
63 Gayla January 17, 2010 at 11:19 am: I am a nurse practitioner and I donated to Project Hope which will help fund the medical volunteers aboard the U.S. Naval Ship Comfort which will be a floating hospital for the injured Haitians. It will arrive in Haiti soon.

Thank you for your contribution too!
64 Dee Adam January 17, 2010 at 11:56 am: God Bless!!
65 Jenna @ Newlyweds January 17, 2010 at 1:32 pm: What a wonderful thing you are doing. I pray for all of those in Haiti.
66 Arianna January 17, 2010 at 2:32 pm: Wow, $5 for every comment? You’re generosity is amazing!
67 Sue January 17, 2010 at 3:27 pm: Thank you! Donating to Red Cross and saying lots of prayers.
68 Rick January 17, 2010 at 4:38 pm: I asked my wife as an early Birthday present (my birthday is in April) to donate $100 to the second collection in church today that goes to Catholic Relief Services that is resent in Haiti.
69 Lynn January 17, 2010 at 5:32 pm: My heart and prayers are with everyone who lives in Haiti, and the volunteers for their safe trip back home.
70 Michelle January 17, 2010 at 6:06 pm: Thank you for your help and for providing a way that I can too!
71 Corey January 17, 2010 at 10:00 pm: Great job! I am post 71, so you are already at $350. Thanks for what you did!
72 Amanda Y. January 17, 2010 at 10:11 pm: You’ve already had your max comments, but thank you!
73 Carol January 17, 2010 at 11:18 pm: I am donating to Samaritan’s Purse. Thank you so very much for your generous offer.
74 Kim R January 18, 2010 at 12:00 am: This is very generous of you. Thanks!
75 Kathy January 18, 2010 at 12:04 am: Thanks so much for caring!!!
76 Ann January 18, 2010 at 9:37 am: SwagGrabber posted a deal about a $40 subscription for 40 issues of All You the other day, just wanted to share. Only $1 per issue but then $10 of that $40 goes to Haitian Relief, which makes it even less and helps a good cause.
http://www.swaggrabber.com/blog1.php/onlinedeals/all-you-subscription-40-issues-for-40-10

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77 Kristin January 18, 2010 at 10:39 am: Thank you for doing this. I’ve donated through the Red Cross.
78 Anonymous January 18, 2010 at 11:33 am: i think this is awesome!
79 Jennifer January 18, 2010 at 8:16 pm: God Bless the people of Haiti!
80 Susanna January 19, 2010 at 9:50 am: Thank you for donating! I have given to Doctors Without Borders and ASPCA.
81 Jen January 19, 2010 at 1:23 pm: Truly awesome, thank you for what you are doing!
82 Dede January 21, 2010 at 8:43 pm: Great thanks for doing this!!!
83 Seasons October 30, 2010 at 1:23 am: You you could change the post title Help for Haiti to something more specific for your content you create. I enjoyed the blog post still.