Six months after a devastating earthquake leveled much of Haiti on Jan. 12, the American Red Cross reported it is on track to spend more than $200 million this year to address immediate needs and will launch new initiatives to address longer-term recovery efforts over the next three to five years.
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Haiti Relief Six-Month Update: Red Cross Launches New Recovery Programs
Friday, July 9th, 2010Red Cross CEO Answers Haiti Donation Questions
Friday, April 23rd, 2010Recently, Gail McGovern, American Red Cross CEO, sat down to address questions asked regarding donations for Haiti earthquake relief efforts. Q: Why isn’t the American Red Cross spending all of the funds raised for Haiti right now? McGovern: First of all, we are so grateful for the generosity of the American people. Every donation comes with [...]
So Cal Continues to Raise Money for Haiti: Fundraisers Scheduled
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010Jan. 22 — In the week following the catastrophic earthquake that left Haiti in ruins, thousands of Southern Californians have generously contributed to Red Cross relief and recovery efforts.
Red Cross Aid Reaches Haiti Quake Victims
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010Despite the logistical challenges facing all humanitarian organizations in Haiti, Red Cross relief workers are finding ways around damaged infrastructure and transportation bottlenecks to get aid to the people who need it.
Red Cross Continuing to Push Aid to Haiti Amid Difficult Conditions
Friday, January 15th, 2010Jan. 15, 2010 —- Despite the logistical challenges facing all humanitarian organizations in Haiti, the American Red Cross has disaster specialists on the ground assessing the damage, addressing urgent needs and establishing the foundation for a long-term recovery operation.
Fundraising Drives for Haiti Relief Scheduled Over MLK Weekend
Friday, January 15th, 2010Red Cross representatives will be at a number of locations during the Martin Luther King Jr., weekend collecting financial donations for the Red Cross relief operations in Haiti.
