Many international and local groups and organizations are accepting donations specifically to aid Haiti after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck the Caribbean nation. You can check with Charity Navigator and Consumer Reports to learn about the best ways to help Haiti.
Local efforts include
Paramount Carpet Cleaning is accepting donations and items for Harvest Time International at 501 S. Falkenberg, Suite E18-19., Tampa, FL 33619. Hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. For information, call (813) 635-9790.
A local charity, Help Brings Hope for Haiti, Inc., has launched a donation drive to collect food and medical supplies for the people of Haiti. For a list of needed items, drop-off locations and for more information, call (813) 258-5558 or visit http://www.HBHH.org.
Here's some national and international agencies you can give to:
•American Red Cross (or Text "HAITI" to 90999 to donate $10 to Haiti relief efforts)
•CARE
•Operation Blessing International
•The International Committee of the Red Cross
•Adventist Development and Relief Agency
•American Jewish World Service
•Medical Assistance Programs (MAP)
•Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team
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