PRESS RELEASE
Jan 27 Haiti Relief Update
Following the successful distribution of well over 30 tons of food and 6 tons of water, the team in the field in Haiti remained busy again yesterday:
· With several days’ rations of food in the hands of the displaced families sheltering adjacent to our compound in Port-au-Prince, team members continued to gather information within the makeshift camps to better ‘target’ our relief aid for maximum effect.
· Logistics personnel at Incident Command, at the Miami warehouse facility, and team members in Haiti were working to coordinate subsequent deliveries of food, water, and various non-food items (“NFI’s) to support families displaced by the earthquake.
· Team members continued to participate in UN ‘Cluster Meetings’ to coordinate their efforts with other agencies to avoid duplication of effort and to advocate for the needs of the people we are working to assist.
· Work continued toward activating a second distribution site in Petit Goave.
· Classes were held for 100 preschoolers.
· Over 200 people were treated by medical staff.
If you would like to make a financial contribution to The Salvation Army’s ongoing relief efforts in Haiti, you can donate through:
•Online Credit Card Contributions or PayPal
• Text ‘HAITI’ to 52000
•Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY
•Mail a check to
The Salvation Army
2445 Prior AVE N
Roseville, MN 55313
*Please note that your donation is for Haiti Earthquake relief*
•Even before donations are processed, The Salvation Army is committing and spending money on relief efforts in Haiti. Donations are critical now and also help ensure that the long-term needs of the Haitian people are met. Click below to make an online donation.
