1:03 p.m., March 2, 2010--UniteD Students for Haiti, the UD student organization that banded together to help the people of Haiti after the Jan. 12 earthquake there, will present the UD Benefit Concert for Haiti at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 11, in the Multipurpose Rooms of the Trabant University Center. To learn more, read Students organize benefit concert for Haiti.

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3:32 p.m., Feb. 25, 2010--Two University of Delaware fraternities, Kappa Alpha and Zeta Beta Tau, held special fundraisers and raised some $1,880 for relief efforts in Haiti. To learn more, read Fraternity fundraisers yield funds for Haitian relief.

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10:47 a.m., Feb. 15, 2010--The Zeta Beta Tau and the Kappa Alpha fraternities at UD are holding fundraising activities this week to benefit relief efforts in Haiti. To learn more, read "Fraternities raise funds for Haitian relief."

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2:34 p.m, Feb. 12, 2010--Eight UD student organizations have banded together to help the people of Haiti. The new group, UniteD Students for Haiti, is committed to raising funds to rebuild a Haitian hospital, Villa, that was destroyed in the earthquake. To learn more, read "Students form group to aid Haiti."

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2:50 p.m., Jan. 21, 2010----People around the world are reaching out to assist the citizens of Haiti as they struggle to overcome the suffering and destruction caused by the Jan. 12 earthquake. Thousands are dead, families have been separated and children have been orphaned. Those lucky enough to escape injury face the rising threat of disease and death while awaiting relief efforts and basic essentials.

“The devastation in Haiti is extraordinary, and the people there are in dire need,” UD President Patrick Harker said. “At a time like this, I'm struck by the remarkable generosity of the UD community, especially its students who have begun organizing fundraisers and rallying around this cause with a palpable sense of urgency, energy and purpose. I thank everyone for their efforts, and I encourage students, faculty and staff to continue doing what they can to help the people of Haiti, who have lost so very much.”

“It's a tragic situation and many of our employees and students have expressed a wish to help the victims of Haiti's immediate needs, however in the following months as the people of Haiti begin the rebuilding process they will need even more help,” said J.J. Davis, vice president for administration. “We are providing employees and students with the following list of organizations whose efforts are to provide relief to the people of Haiti. Please consider contacting one of these or the many other organizations that are supporting the efforts in Haiti.”

The University Religious Leaders' Organization has issued the following statement: "On behalf of the Religious and Spiritual Life community at the University of Delaware, we share our heartfelt prayers, sympathy and deep concern for the people of Haiti and all those who have been affected by the disaster. We continue to pray for all those whose lives have been lost, for their family and friends and all those who mourn, for those who are waiting to hear from loved ones, for all those who are injured, for the health care, relief and rescue workers and for all the Haitian people. We will be joining local, national and international relief efforts in any way that we can throughout the months and years of recovery ahead. We support the rescue and relief efforts that remain the focus of the global community and encourage financially supporting reliable relief efforts that are active in Haiti."

Student action

UD students are currently organizing efforts to raise awareness and money for the people of Haiti.

Two students, Marc Paulo Guzman and Daniel Schroeder, are selling T-shirts, emblazoned with the message “Hope for Haiti,” and proceeds from the sale will go to the American Red Cross. Information about the project is available on their blog.

As plans for other student initiatives become finalized, they will be reported on UDaily.

Members of the University community are encouraged to consider volunteering time, participating in a blood drive or providing a monetary contribution to help those affected by the earthquake in Haiti.

Local resource

Newark United Methodist Church, Main Street

The church is working with The United Methodist Committee for Disaster Relief (UMCOR), which is participating in the International Disaster Response to Haiti. Shoes and money are being collected at this time. Checks can be written out to “Newark United Methodist Church,” and donors should make sure that they specify that their donation is for "Haiti Relief" on the left side of their checks. Shoes can be dropped off in the back of the church during office hours.

National resources

Action Against Hunger

American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee

American Jewish World Service

American Red Cross
Text “HAITI” to “90999 to make a $10 donation.
2025 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20006
(800) REDCROSS (733-2767)

AmeriCares
88 Hamilton Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(800) 486-4357

Beyond Borders

CARE
151 Ellis St.
Atlanta, Ga. 30303
(800) 521-CARE (521-2273)

Catholic Medical Mission Board

Catholic Relief Services

Compassion International

Direct Relief International

Doctors Without Borders
333 7th Ave., 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10001-5004
(888) 392-0392

Episcopal Relief and Development

Evangelical Lutheran Church of America

Food for the Poor

Global Aid Network

Habitat for Humanity

HERO - Health Education and Relief Organization

Hope for Haiti's Children

International Medical Corps

International Orthodox Christian Charities
P.O. Box 630225
Baltimore, Md. 21263-0225
(877) 803-4622

International Relief Teams

Islamic Relief USA

Jewish Federations of North America

Meds and Food for Kids

Mercy Corps
Dept. W
P.O. Box 2669
Portland, OR 97208-2669
(888) 256-1900

Operation USA

Oxfam America
226 Causeway St., 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02114-2206
(800) 77-OXFAM (776-9326)

Partners in Health
P.O. Box 845578
Boston, MA 02284-5578
(617) 432-5256

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance

The Salvation Army
615 Slaters Lane
P.O. Box 269
Alexandria, VA 22313

Save the Children
Haiti Earthquake Children in Emergency Fund
54 Wilton Rd.
Westport, CT 06880
(800) 728-3843

Stop Hunger Now

UNICEF
125 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038
(800) FOR-KIDS (367-5437)

United Methodist Committee on Relief

World Concern

WorldVision
Haiti Earthquake Relief
P.O. Box 9716
Federal Way, WA 98063-9716
(888) 511-6548

IRS reminder

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service reminds individuals to ensure that their donations are made to reputable organizations and to beware of scams. Taxpayers can make sure a specific charity is qualified by visiting the IRS Web site and typing “search for charities” in the search feature. Some organizations, such as churches or governments, may be qualified even though they are not listed on the site.