As we all know by now (or you should) Haiti was devastated last night by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. We all need to do what we can to help the relief efforts of such a extremely horrible situation.
Author Jeri Smith-Ready is offering readers a book if they donate to Doctors Without Borders, please see her blog post
Author Shiloh Walker is helping as well
iBraryGuy has a list of places to donate here which includes Wyclef Jean’s YELE
If you are in Canada, you know our Governor General Michaelle Jean is from Haiti and is all about helping right now.
Here are some Canadian specific links:
Friends and family of Canadians in Haiti can call the emergency operations centre in Ottawa at 1-800-387-3124 for assistance. They can also check the Foreign Affairs website.
Is it okay if I repost this information on my book blog?
Please feel free!
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I’m so happy to see our writing community mobilizing to help. I wish I could do more.
Me too Saranna, feeling helpless watching from afar sucks.