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A Trusted Presence in Haiti American public, we will continue to play and the rest have been dedicated
an important role in the relief efforts in the for health and family services. As the
The American Red Cross has had an months ahead. response progresses and recovery
ongoing presence in Haiti since 2004, begins, the Red Cross will continue to
Financials support these priority areas and longer-
supporting local disaster preparedness,
Since the January 2010 Haiti earth- term assistance initiatives.
HIV education, malaria prevention and
quake, the American Red Cross has The American Red Cross is committed
measles immunization initiatives. When received unprecedented support from to using every dollar wisely. An average
the earth began to shake on January 12, compassionate individuals, corporations of 91 cents of every dollar received
2010, the American Red Cross staff of and foundations throughout the United is invested directly into humanitarian
States. The American Red Cross has services and programs.
14, including head of the local delegation received approximately $255 million
Matthew Marek, reacted quickly by (as of February 10, 2010) for the Haiti
providing first aid, assessing the damage relief and recovery efforts. Every Yard Sale, Every Cupcake
and distributing pre-positioned supplies More than $32 million has been pledged Whether it’s a workplace collection, a
to people fleeing the crumbling buildings. through a record-breaking mobile giving celebrity telethon or a boy’s donation of
effort in which people text “Haiti” to
One month later, Matthew, his team and 90999 to donate $10. Thank you for the dollar left by the tooth fairy, Ameri-
the more than 3,000 local Haitian Red enabling the American Red Cross to cans have been extraordinarily generous
Cross Society volunteers continue to be respond immediately and effectively as in their support of American Red Cross
a critical part of the response. They have the needs on the ground evolve.
relief operations in Haiti. Read some
intimate knowledge of Haiti and the trust of their inspiring stories and watch a
of its people because of the Red Cross’ American Red Cross Funds Public Service Announcement, both
permanent role in the community. Spent/Committed for Haiti showing how local action is making
Earthquake Response
Total: $80 Million global impact.
Assistance in the U.S. Health and Each $10 donation, millions of which
The American Red Cross has been Family
providing welcoming services, shelter and were received via text message, helped
Services 11%
other support for repatriated citizens and urgently needed supplies and sup-
medical evacuees who arrived in the United port reach survivors within hours of
States following the earthquake. In addition, 20%
Shelter the earthquake. For example, just one
the American Red Cross is helping people
find and reestablish contact with their loved 69% of these gifts provided a first aid kit
ones in Haiti through its international family Food and Water
equipped with enough ointment and
tracing service—a form of assistance that bandages for a Red Cross responder
is also being provided by the Red Cross
in Haiti. Read how survivors in Haiti are to treat 15-20 injured earthquake survi-
using cell phones, like those donated by vors. See the faces of the men, women
the American Red Cross, to call loved ones Reflects funds spent/committed as of 2/9/10.
and children receiving this basic, yet
around the world to share that they are safe lifesaving support, thanks to you.
and well.
To date, the American Red Cross
has already spent or committed $80
Talia Frenkel/American Red Cross
Thank You
Thank you for coming to the aid of the families left homeless, hungry and frightened
by the January 2010 Haiti earthquake. To follow the American Red Cross response Michaelle Fleamvil carries supplies distributed by the
as it evolves, please visit redcross.org/haiti. You can also receive regular updates American Red Cross at Croix Desprez. She is helped
through the Red Cross Blog, Disaster Online Newsroom, Flickr, Twitter, Facebook by Red Cross worker Matthew Marek
and YouTube sites.
You can help the victims of countless crises, like the recent earthquake in Haiti, around the world each year by making a financial
gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through
supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. The American Red Cross was able to respond immediately to
this earthquake—even before donations were received—because of contributions already made to the International Response Fund.
Please consider helping the Red Cross as we prepare for the next emergency. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcross.org.