L.A. Region volunteer Steve McAndrew — head of Haiti Relief and Recovery Operations for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies — recently gave a first-hand account of the progress being made in Haiti.
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Helping Haiti: a Local Volunteer’s Account
Thursday, January 6th, 2011Haiti Relief Six-Month Update: Red Cross Launches New Recovery Programs
Friday, July 9th, 2010Six 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.
Heartbreak to Hope: Red Cross Issues Three Month Haiti Report
Monday, April 12th, 2010The American Red Cross issued a three-month progress report today on its relief efforts in Haiti since the Jan. 12 earthquake. As part of its largest international response since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Red Cross and Red Crescent teams from 40 nations, including the American Red Cross, have helped approximately 2 million Haitians.
Kings to Contribute to Haiti Relief Efforts throughout February
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010Feb.16 —During the month of February, Los Angeles Kings players will donate $200 apiece to the American Red Cross relief operation in Haiti for each winning game, (up to $4,800 per win) and the Kings Care Foundation will match each total contribution. To date, the Kings have contributed more than $25,000 to the American Red Cross.
Red Cross Earthquake Relief Delivered to Haiti
Thursday, January 21st, 2010Feb. 19, 2010 — More than a month after a catastrophic earthquake struck Haiti, the Red Cross, with the help of the generosity of the American public, is delivering relief—through first aid posts, hospitals, relief distribution sites, water trucking programs and family linking stations—and helping to make life better for those affected.
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 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.
