Disaster in Haiti: how you can help

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Those interested in helping victims of the earthquake in Haiti may contact the following organizations:

■ The Diocese of Rockville Centre, Chancellor’s Office, P.O. Box 9023, Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11571; (516) 678-5800 ext. 583.

■ Haiti Relief Fund, 48-D Atlantic Ave., Lynbrook, N.Y. 11563; (516) 578-0603 or www.haitirelieffund.org.

■ The American Jewish World Service, 45 W. 36th St., New York, N.Y. 10018; (212) 792-2900.

■ The American Red Cross, 2025 E Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006; (800) RED-CROSS (733-2767); Text “Haiti” to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

■ AmeriCares, 88 Hamilton Ave. Stamford, Conn. 06902; (800) 486-4357.

■ Catholic Relief Services, P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, Md. 21203-7090; (800) 736-3467.

■ Oxfam America, 226 Causeway St., 5th Floor, Boston, Mass. 02114-2206; (800) 77-OXFAM (776-9326).

■ The Salvation Army, 615 Slaters Lane, P.O. Box 269, Alexandria, Va. 22313; (800) SAL-ARMY (725-2769).

■ Save the Children, Haiti Earthquake Children in Emergency Fund, 54 Wilton Road, Westport, Conn. 06880; (800) 728-3843.

■ Doctors Without Borders USA, 333 7th Ave., 2nd Floor, New York, N.Y. 10001-5004; (888) 392-0392.

■ U.S. Fund for UNICEF, 125 Maiden Lane, New York, N.Y. 10038; (800) FOR-KIDS (367-5437).

For additional relief organizations, visit www.liherald.com.