Even before the recent, devastating earthquake, there were many organizations which wanted to help Haiti. Because this island nation was in such abject poverty, contributing in any way possible seemed like the right thing to do. Of course now, with the debilitating social, economic, and agricultural effects of one of the most drastic natural disasters, the people of this small nation are facing many hard months of survival but also of rebirth. While there are several all-volunteer organizations that were already established to specifically help the people of Haiti improve their quality of life, there are many other charities that have recently chipped in to give aid.
One way that people like to help out is through monetary donation. This includes formal payments like checks and money orders, but also cash and in some cases credit card payments.
You might also consider donating clothing that you don’t need or even house wares that you can easily replace. During times like this it is especially important to make sure that you give as much as you can to help Haiti because they are in such dire need of resources.
Another way that you can help Haiti, which is true for most cases, is with your time and energy. While flying half way across the world can be very expensive and time-consuming, it can also be uniquely rewarding, and provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Many times you can also write off your plane ticket as a charitable donation.
Actually, you can write off nearly anything and everything you give away, which is a great incentive to dig through your closets and garage to find goods that you no longer use or need. You’ll be providing a much needed service to people in a desperate separation and get a nice addition to your tax return in the process.
