As we watch the terrible suffering in Haiti, many of us want to do something to help. It seems the very best thing we can do is to donate money to help buy water, food and clothes. Most credible disaster organizations tell us, "give money" instead of goods (etc., cans of groceries, clothes, etc.). I think this is a very good suggestion.

As you can see, Cultural Care has initiated its own program of giving and they have registered with the American Red Cross (read their announcement under Today's News). The Red Cross is one of the most reliable organizations you can donate money too and know that most of your dollars will get to the people who need it most.

The Red Cross can funnel needed supplies to Haiti much more quickly than individuals or local groups can. Their warehouse, located in Panama, has already shipped out supplies for more than 5,000 families - food, clothes, cooking supplies, tarps. So far, the Red Cross has pledged $10 million in aid to Haiti!

Thanks to Cultural Care's thoughtful and timely response, more children will receive the basics they so desperately need: medical help, water and food.

For the link, click here: http://american.redcross.org/efeducationfirst-emp