The following is a list of reputable aid organizations currently seeking cash donations for relief efforts in earthquake-ravaged Haiti. Donations can be made at the web pages or by calling the appropriate phone numbers.
Canadian Red Cross (hoping to raise at least $2 million): online or call toll free 1-800-418-1111, visit any Red Cross office.
Humanitarian Coalition (consists of CARE Canada, Oxfam Canada, Oxfam-Quebec and Save the Children Canada.)
Plan Canada:
Salvation Army: online, or call 1-800-725-2769. Bell Mobility customers can make $10 donations by texting the word "haiti" to 45678. Donations can be mailed to Army Territorial Headquarters, Canada and Bermuda, 2 Overlea Blvd., Toronto, ON M4H 1P4. Donations can also be dropped off at local Salvation Army units. Specify "Haiti Earthquake Disaster Relief Fund."
Doctors Without Borders.
Unicef Canada.
United Jewish Appeal of Greater Toronto: online or call 416-631-5705.
World Vision Canada.
Rogers Wireless and Fido customers are encouraged to help those in Haiti by
donating to Partners In Health: Haiti and other Haitian relief organizations.
By sending the text message "HELP" to shortcode 1291,
customers can donate $5.00 CDN to the Haitian relief efforts.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has also compiled a guide designed to help the public avoid scams and ensure their donations are of maximum value.
Calls for donations are also prevalent on social networking services Twitter and Facebook.