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INVENTORY OF NEEDS

His Excellency Raymond Joseph, Haitian Ambassador to the United States, expressed his gratitude for the generous response from the United States at The Situation in Haiti: Greater Washington’s Response.  He urged Americans not to forget Haiti when the disaster is no longer front page news. 

Linda Mathes, CEO of the American Red Cross of the National Capital Area, and Major Steve Morris, Area Commander of the Salvation Army – National Capital Area Command, outlined Haiti’s most pressing needs:

• Financial support.  Cash donations can help purchase specific equipment, food and other critically-needed goods.  Donations of food, clothing and other commodities are still hard to transport and disperse.  Opportunities to donate in-kind support will be identified when long-term needs are assessed. 

• Volunteers.  The Red Cross is using volunteers to educate the public about Haiti’s needs and solicit cash donations.  Creole translators are needed to work with rescue teams in Haiti and legal experts are needed to clarify immigration laws. 

• Blood donations.  The constant need for donated blood has been exacerbated by the situation in Haiti.  The Red Cross has already sent blood to the country and more is needed. 

Visit the agencies that are leading the Haitian relief effort in Greater Washington:

• American Red Cross of the National Capital Region

• Salvation Army – National Capital Area Command