OT: Best Ways to Help Haiti

[Cyclical]

Sorry to bring this into a basketball forum but millions of people's lives have been turned upside down on Tuesday and basketball seems a bit insignificant at the moment.

Here's a helpful article about different ways you can donate, including Unicef, Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders and more. If you're so inclined:
http://www.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2010/01/14/10-ways-you-can-donate-to-haitian-earthquake-victims.html


Thanks.

[Maple Green]

when in terms of charity 7 people passed by and just watched...
Donate 1 gal of mineral water every family in Boston community and marked it "Donated by Boston Celtics" as simple as that.

[cisco]

I think donating money is best, if you can. The Red Cross and other organizations know best what is needed and can spend the money accordingly.

[CeltsfanSinceBirth]

Every little bit helps folks. If all you can spare is a dime, then by all means, please chip in. That country needs help.

[Dogen]

I've taken some time to do a little research on where to donate. It's really important that the releif aid get to where it is needed. The suggestions above are solid. I decided on Partners in Health:

http://www.pih.org/home.html

[floyd]

Here are some gradings of charities. Unfortunately with some charities, a relatively small percentage of the money makes it to those in need. Also, watch out for scams. It's sad but it happens every disaster.

http://www.charitywatch.org/hottopics/Haiti.html