Would you like to learn how you can donate to Haiti? A 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile on January 27, 2010, killing at least 300, and damaging at least 1.5 houses.http://www.todayonline.com/BreakingNews/EDC100227-0000186/Death-toll-from-8,8-magnitude-quake-in-Chile-rises-to-214-about-1,5-mln-homes-suffer-damage Within hours after the initial quake, several relief initiatives were started. For those who want to help, donations can be made to the Habitat for Humanity, World Vision and the Salvation Army, which are supported through the Mobile Giving Foundation, enabling mobile subscribers to text $10 donations. Those interested in making a donation can do the following:
- Text the word “CHILE” to 25383 to donate $10 on behalf of the Habitat for Humanity
- Text the word “CHILE” to 20222 to donate $10 on behalf of World Vision
- Text the word “CHILE” to 52000 to donate $10 on behalf of the Salvation Army
- Text the word “CHILE” to 90999 to donate $10 on behalf of the American Red Cross
http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/mobile-giving-campaigns-established-for-chile-earthquake-relief-20100227/
World Vision is encouraging people to give by debit card or credit card through the charity's Web site, worldvision.org.
Operation USA, www.opusa.org or 800-678-7255, is collecting money online, on https://donate.opusa.org/. Or text REBUILD to 50555 to donate $10.
Google has launched a "Person Finder", aiding people to find persons who may be affected by the Chile earthquake. The app is available at http://chilepersonfinder.appspot.com/
