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Even Haiti, the poorest and most beset nation in the western hemisphere, is deeply reliant on travelers in the best of times.

So, we join the many other voices to call upon travelers of every economic status to help Haitians in their time of immediate need. Relief agencies need cash urgently to buy the essential water, food, medicine, shelter and transportation that will save lives.

Please make a contribution today, whether tiny or tremendous. Immediacy is the most important thing. Here are some links to non-profit relief agencies that make giving quick and easy.

Click on a Link to Donate Online:

• The American Red Cross
• The Salvation Army
• United Nations World Food Program
• Doctors Without Borders

Use Text Messaging to Donate by Phone:
(Donation amount will be added to your phone bill)

• Red Cross — Text “HAITI” to 90999 to donate $10
• Direct Relief — Text “GIVE10″ to 20222 to donate $10
• Yele Haiti’s Earthquake Relief — Text “YELE” to 501501 to donate $5

Whether you are contributing for the first time today, or giving a second or third time, thank you for your compassion and support.

Peg Prideaux, CTC
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