When asks me to "jump", because I trust it's for good reason, I simply say, "How high?"  I can't help it…it's easy to follow a hero.

You already know about Haiti's devastation…loss of property…loss of life.  You've seen graphic, heart-shredding images.  You've intended to contribute support, but maybe you haven't gotten around to it yet.  

 I'm asking you to stop what you're doing RIGHT NOW, get out your credit card and give.  There are many reputable organizations to consider, but if you aren't already involved with one, I'm urging you to . 

Financial Integrity:

• The FBI is warning of several Haiti charity scams that have popped up in the wake of this earthquake. 

• They
  are suggesting donations only be made to organizations monitored
  and rated by CharityNavigator.org and The American Institute of
  Philanthropy. Both organizations have given Compassion International
  their highest approval ranking. Compassion International is the only
  non-profit in it's category to receive eight consecutive years of four-star rating from CharityNavigator.org.

• Need more?  Read about Compassion International's financial integrity here and here.

First responders

• It is crucial first responders receive support
  quickly. Because Compassion International ministers through local
  churches to meet the needs of that church's neighbors, and because
  these church partners are respected aid workers in their communities,
  Compassion is uniquely positioned to assess and meet the needs of it's
  sponsored children quickly. This is an advantage of our church-based
  model in practice for more than 50 years.

In Jesus' name

• Compassion International does not accept government funds which could
  at times restrict our ability to meet the physical and spiritual needs
  of children in Jesus' name. Because of this Compassion International's
  primary financial support comes from individual donors.

How donations will be used

• All
  funds raised in response to the Haiti earthquake will be used
  immediately to provide for Compassion-assisted children and families
  affected by this crisis. Any funds raised in excess will be stewarded
  by Compassion for additional and future disaster relief efforts.

Please provide immediate relief today:

• $35 helps provide a relief pack filled with enough food and water to sustain a family for one week.
• $70 gift helps care for their needs for two weeks.
• $105 helps provide relief packs filled with enough food and water to sustain two families for two weeks.
• $210 gift helps care for two families' needs.
• $525 helps provide relief packs filled with enough food and water to sustain 10 families for two weeks.
• $1,050 gift helps care for 10 families' needs.
• $1,500 helps rebuild a home.
• $2,100 helps supply 20 families with the basics for three weeks.

Due to the high number of responses it may take longer than normal to process your transaction.

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