Help for Haiti – Update

January 14, 2010
Help for Haiti

For clubs interested in providing assistance to those impacted by the earthquake in Haiti:

1. Kiwanis International Foundation

“Thank you for your inquiries regarding Kiwanis International Foundation disaster relief to Haiti. The Kiwanis International Foundation board is meeting this week, and this topic was discussed yesterday by its Finance Committee members.

While we no longer establish a reserve funds for specific disasters, the presidents of Kiwanis International and the Kiwanis International Foundation can act together to invite contributions to the KIF’s general disaster relief fund. Then, the foundation can vote to make a grant to the disaster in question. I believe Presidents Paul Palazzolo and Elmer Austermann will discuss this matter, and will decide if an appeal will be posted on our respective Web sites.

Our thoughts and prayers are with those in Haiti. Your deep concern for their welfare is deeply appreciated.

Linda Brimmer, Executive Director, Kiwanis International Foundation”

2. SIGN (Surgical Implant Generation Network)

From SIGN: 

“SIGN is preparing to travel to Haiti to treat the victims of the devastating 70 magnitude earthquake that struck Monday, January 12 [sic].   SIGN has two programs in Haiti, including one in Port-au-Prince, which suffered catastrophic damage from the quake.  The United Nations has estimated that as many as 3 million people – a third of Haiti’s population – may be in need of assistance. The people of Haiti are desperate for help and SIGN is responding. We’ll be taking large shipments of implants and other orthopaedic equipment to Port-au-Prince within a matter of days. But we need your support to meet the needs of the people. We ask for your prayers and contributions for the people of Haiti. Visit the SIGN web site today for more information www.sig n-post.org 451 Hills Street Suite B, Richland, WA 99354 509.371 1107

An article on SIGN’s involvement can be found at: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/kennewick_pasco_richland/story/861998.html

3. Kiwanis Foundation of Canada

The Kiwanis Foundation of Canada is partnering with UNICEF Canada in the relief effort in Haiti. A grant from our Disaster Relief Fund will be directed to UNICEF. Clubs and individual Canadians across Canada are encouraged to consider making their contributions through UNICEF also. The Government of Canada announced on January 14 that it will match the contributions of individual Canadians to this relief effort on a dollar-for-dollar basis.  More details of this UNICEF & Kiwanis Foundation of Canada joint effort will follow shortly. In the interim, we encourage all Clubs to make a commitment and direct funds through UNICEF Canada.

Chuck McIlravey, President, Kiwanis Foundation of Canada

2 Comments

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  By Jack Nicolson, January 16, 2010 @ 4:24 PM

  Where do you send donations to UNICEF Canada and will people donating through UNICEF Canada receive a tax receipt?

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  By govpatrick, January 18, 2010 @ 10:13 AM

  Jack,

  I saw on UNICEF’s site today that CIDA will match any donations for Haiti, doubling your donation. Canadians can receive a tax receipt if they donate to UNICEF Canda. Donations can be done online (here) or sent to:

  UNICEF Canada
  Canada Square
  2200 Yonge Street, Suite 1100
  Toronto, ON M4S 2C6

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