Help for Haiti

On January 12th, 2010, a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the impoverished island nation of Haiti causing catastrophic damage and massive fatalities  Many in Sault-algoma want to assist in relief efforts for haiti. There are local organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, and the Canadian Red Cross which are helping.  Both of these organizations will accept online donations through their websites:

Website for Habitat for Humanity

Website for Canadian Red Cross

The CBC has created a special CBC web page for information on Haiti.  There is a complete list of organizations there that are participating in the Haiti rescue effort.