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Haiti Relief Resources
Information is constantly being updated, please check frequently. If
you see any need for additions, deletions or corrections, please contact
Bruce Greenstein by phone (561) 533-1072, fax (561) 383-1137 or email
bruce.greenstein@211pbtc.org
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The situation in regard to Haiti is
continually changing making the listing of Haitian relief efforts difficult.
211’s Website includes only agencies with a well known reputation or
agencies we have vetted to determine their Haitian related services. We do
not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Inclusion in this
website does not imply endorsement nor does omission imply lack of
endorsement by 211. |
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The
State Department has set up a toll-free number to call for information
about family members in Haiti: (888) 407-4747 The department says some
callers may receive a recording because of the very heavy volume of calls |
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International Committee of the Red Cross
Family links Network for locating relatives in Haiti or if somebody wants to
inform relatives that they are alive after the earthquake. |
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Volunteer Opportunities
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State Emergency Responders and
Volunteers of Florida (SERVFL)
Medical Volunteers for the State of Florida’s online system for managing
public health & medical disaster responders. Licensed medical professionals
register on this site. |
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Center for International
Disaster Information (703) 276-1914
Volunteers without prior disaster relief experience are generally not
selected for relief assignments. Candidates with the greatest chance of
being selected have fluency in the language of the disaster-stricken area,
prior disaster relief experience, and expertise in technical fields such as
medicine, communications logistics, water/sanitation engineering. |
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Haiti Volunteer
Network
An impromptu website created which was founded as a collaboration between a
human rights activist and technology/social media programmers and designers.
Provides a platform for people who wish to donate services or goods to
connect with relief and humanitarian agencies that are helping Haiti recover
from the recent earthquake. |
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Medical Team People interested in being a part of should call Kim
Coles (856) 393-8383 |
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Fraud
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The
FBI and the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) have established a
telephone hotline to report suspected Haitian earthquake relief fraud. The
number is (866) 720-5721 You can also e-mail information directly to
disaster@leo.gov |
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Adoptions
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United States Department of State
Situation in Haiti and the adoption of Haitian Children |
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DHS Fact Sheet
Department of Homeland Security announces humanitarian parole policy for
certain Haitian Orphans |
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Haiti Adoptions
No adoptions are being accepted or processed by the Haitian government at
this moment. |
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Immigration & TPS
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United
States Citizenship and Immigration Services (800)-375-5283
The United States will efficiently and timely process immigration
applications for TPS (Temporary Protected Status) filed by nationals of
Haiti. Memo regarding
Haitian Relief Measures |
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TPS Question & Answers
Information about how to apply for (TPS) Temporary Protected Status for
Haiti and obtaining application forms. |
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Monetary Donations
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American Red Cross (800) RedCross or (800) 733-2767
Disaster Operations
Situation Update Report
($10 donation) directly to Red Cross and charged directly to phone bill.
Text “HAITI” to “90999” |
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United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund (866) 404-5826
United Way Worldwide's members in the Caribbean region have mobilized their
staff, volunteer leaders, partners and resources in response to this
disaster. |
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Doctors Without Borders (212) 763-5779
International medical humanitarian organization working in more than 60
countries to assist people whose survival is threatened by violence,
neglect, or catastrophe. |
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Habitat for Humanity (800) 422-4828
Addressing shelter solutions for low-income families affected by the Haiti
earthquake. Habitat’s ability to respond effectively to this disaster will
require support from donors, corporate partners and other community
organizations. |
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The Salvation Army (800) SAL-ARMY or (800) 725-2769)
($10 donation) directly to the Salvation Army’s relief efforts, and charged
directly to phone bill. Text “HAITI” to "52000". Customers can add donations
to their grocery totals when checking out at
Publix registers, to donate to The Salvation Army. |
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UNICEF is seeking donations to the ongoing emergency relief efforts in
Haiti and the Caribbean region online or call (800) 4UNICEF or (800)
486-4233. |
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(Click on Keyword Below) |
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(Click on Keyword Below) |
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Mental Health/Emotional
Support |
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Mental Health/Emotional
Support |
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Immigration/Legal Info/Temporary
Aid |
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Immigration/Legal Info/Temporary
Aid |
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Monetary Donations |
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Monetary Donations |
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In-Kind Donations |
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In-Kind Donations |
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Volunteer Opportunities |
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Mental Health/Emotional Support |
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DCF Circuit 15 Update |
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Immigration/Legal Info/Temporary
Aid |
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PBC School
District Newsletter |
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DCF February Update Newsletter |
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PBC DRC Haiti Relief
Resource Matrix |
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Florida
Dept. of Children of Children & Famlies |
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DCF Circuit 15 Update |
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Haitian
Parolees - DCF Fact Sheet |
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DCF Potential Medical Service Payments |
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DCF Helps
Earthquake Survivors |
Jo Ann Abrams, Attorney at Law (561)
795-9590
Pro
bono legal services to file guardianships on behalf of Haitian children
so they can attend school, receive medical aid etc. |
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Monetary Donations |
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United Way of Palm Beach County All donations to the United Way Disaster
Fund will go toward immediate relief needs in Haiti (food, water,
clothing, shelter, medical), long-term rebuilding, and services for
local Haitian families affected by this disaster |
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In-Kind Donations |
Arch of Jesus Christ
International
(561) 502-4832 or (561) 502-2448
Haitian Language Christian Church helping Haiti
(Any in-kind donation appreciated) Drop off site:
6107 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach 33415 |
Palm Beach County Haiti Relief Coalition
Drop off Sites:
Toussaint L'Ouverture H.S. for Arts & Social Justice
(561) 738-9800
1325 Gateway Boulevard
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
The following Fire Stations in Palm Beach County:
Boca Raton; Boynton Beach; Delray Beach; Greenacres; Riviera Beach; West
Palm Beach |
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Food for the Poor Coconut Creek (800) 487-1158
(Accepts canned meats, fish, condensed milk, evaporated /powdered milk, and
water) |
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St. Thomas University School of Law
(561) 472-2346 (Food & Clothing Needed)
2112 S. Congress Avenue, Suite 201/202
Palm Springs, Florida 33406 |
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HERO (Haiti Emergency Relief Organization)
(No Clothes Needed)
Drop off: Friendship Chiropractic Center
(561) 714-8008 or (561) 502-3351
2845 North Military Trail
West Palm Beach, FL 33409 |
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Place of Hope (561)
775-7195 or (877) 694-4673
(Clothes Needed)
9078 Isaiah Lane
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 |
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City of Lake Worth (561) 586-1600
(Nonperishable Food and Medical Supplies)
Drop off Sites:
Lake Worth Resource Center, 1121 Lucerne Ave
Lake Worth Chamber of Commerce, 501 Lake Ave Barton
Elementary School, 1700 Barton Road |
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Volunteer Opportunities |
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Additional Links |
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Mental Health/Emotional Support |
Treasure Coast
Hospice (772) 403-4579
Counseling available for crisis response or on-going counseling and
support. |
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Immigration/Legal Info/Temporary
Aid |
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DCF February Update
Newsletter |
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Florida
Dept. of Children of Children & Famlies |
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Haitian
Parolees - DCF Fact Sheet |
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DCF Potential
Medical Service Payments |
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DCF
Helps Earthquake Survivors |
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Monetary Donations |
Haiti Partners Vero Beach
(772) 539-8521 or (866) 424-8401
Focusing on rebuilding communities, education/literacy and other self-help
programs |
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Catholic Relief Services Ft Pierce (772) 466-9617 |
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Missionary Flights International Ft Pierce (772) 462-2395 |
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In-Kind Donations |
Catholic Relief Services
(772) 466-9617 or (877) 435-7277
217 N. U.S. 1, Fort Pierce |
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Missionary
Flights International
(No Clothes at this time)
Drop off sites:
Treasure Coast Food Bank, 3051 Industrial 25th St., Ft. Pierce – 8am-4pm
Mon-Fri (772) 489-5676
Gifford Youth Activity Center, 4875 43rd St., Vero Beach (772) 794-1005 ext.
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1110 U.S. 1 in Vero Beach 8:30am-4pm, Contact Jon Pine (772) 778-5250
New Hope Fellowship 3900 S.W. Citrus Blvd., Palm City, 8am-5pm (772)
283-8343
Special Forces Restoration and Construction, 908 S.E. Lincoln Ave., Stuart
(772) 692-0302
The Palms Retirement Community, 501 N.W. Cashmere Blvd, Port St. Lucie,
9am-5pm daily, (772) 344-7441
Law Office of Lauri J. Goldstein, 1330 S. U.S. 1, Stuart (772) 286-8605 |
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Island Impact Ministries (772) 232-7323
4837 S.E. Chiles Court, Stuart |
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HERO (Haiti Emergency Relief Organization)
Drop off: Treasure Coast Church of God
(772) 224-2235
4050 S.W Savona Blvd., Port St. Lucie |
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Ramada Inn (772) 287-6900
1200 S.E. U.S 1,Stuart 34994 |
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Bank United (Various Locations)
425 21st St. Vero Beach
2134 58th Ave, Vero Beach
11702 S.E U.S. 1, Hobe Sound
2710 S.W. Martin Downs Blvd., Palm City
3316 S.E. U.S.1, Stuart
2503 S. U.S. 1,Fort Pierce
9130 S. U.S. 1 Port St. Lucie
7526 S. U.S. 1, Port St. Lucie |
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The Pearl (772) 231-4665
2855 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach
Hygiene products, shoes, first aid items and non-perishable food only. |
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Mustard Seed Ministries (772) 465-6021
3130 S. US 1, Fort Pierce |
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Manatee Zone
(772) 468-2328
214 Orange Ave, Ft Pierce 34950
Between 2nd Street and the railroad – just west of the YellowTail
Grille |
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Treasure Coast Food Bank (772) 489-5676
3051 Industrial 25th St, Ft. Pierce
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. |
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Volunteer Opportunities |
United Way
Volunteer Center for St. Lucie County
(772) 464-5300 |
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Additional Links
(The links below have not been verified by 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast) |
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Action Against Hunger
(877) 777-1420 |
International Medical Corps
(800) 481-4462 |
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Agape Flights
(941).488-0990 |
International Relief Teams
(619) 284-7979 |
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American Jewish World Service
(212) 792-2900 |
International Rescue Committee
(877) 733-8433 |
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AmeriCares
(800) 486-4357
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Lutheran World Relief
(800) 597-5972 |
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Beyond Borders
(866) 424-8403 |
Medical Teams International
(800) 959-4325 |
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CARE
(800) 521-2273 |
Meds and Food for Kids
(314) 420-1634 |
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CarmaFoundation |
Mennonite Central Committee
(888) 563-4676 |
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Childcare Worldwide
(800) 553-2328 |
Operation Blessing
(800) 730-2537 |
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Concern Worldwide
(212) 557-8000
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Operation USA
(800) 678-7255 |
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Feed My Starving Children
(763) 504-2919 |
Oxfam
(800) 776-9326 |
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Friends of WFP
(866) 929-1694 |
Partners in Health
(617) 432-5298 |
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Haiti Children
(877) 424-8454 |
Rural Haiti Project
(347) 405-5552 |
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Haiti Foundation Against Poverty |
Samaritan's Purse
(828) 262-1980 |
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Haiti Marycare
(203) 675-4770 |
United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund |
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Haitian Health Foundation
(860) 886-4357 |
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