Many of us are disturbed and heartbroken over the situation currently facing our brothers and sisters in Haiti. From a distance, perhaps we feel very powerless to make a difference although there's a part of us that's compelled to so something in some way or fashion.
At the moment, it seems that the most effective way to help is through financial support. There are a number of organizations with presence already established on the ground in Haiti who can ensure that our help gets to the places it's needed most, and in the most efficient fashion.
Assistance will no doubt be needed for many months to come if not longer before the country can come back to any sense of normality, even though they will doubtless continue to face the myriad of challenges they did before this catastrophe struck.
As of this weekend, the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie is cooperating with efforts to send assistance to Haiti. Any funds raised in the next two weeks will be forwarded through the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, the Canadian Bishops' missionary arm to those in Haiti who can benefit most.
In addition, there are a number of organizations who can help:
Donations are being accepted no matter how large or small. Every penny counts when time is of the essence.
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