We got really lucky when Hurricane Ike stayed further south, keeping the category 4 storm far away from us. Our neighbors in the Caribbean have not been so lucky. The islands have been doused by Fay and Hanna, and Ike has just added more disaster to an already desparate situation.
Hundreds of people, including children, were killed in Haiti; homes are destroyed, towns are flooded.
While we breathe a sigh of relief, we can also offer relief to the islands:
The American Red Cross is acception donations of cash and supplies.
Also accepting donations:
Feed the Children
Food for the Poor
United Way of Miami Dade
While we don't yet know what the final damage to Cuba will be, when you see waves that are - literally - 5 stories high crashing into buildings, you can be sure aid will be necessary. Catholic Relief Services is legally able to provide relief.
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