Charities urge Larne public to dig deep to help Haiti appeal fund

THERE are several ways in which the Larne public can support relief efforts in Haiti following last week's devastating earthquake.
By The Newsroom
Published 19th Jan 2010, 13:14 BST
Updated 19th Jan 2010, 15:08 BST

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) website www.dec.org.uk has details of how to donate in different ways to the Haiti appeal.

Christian Aid has launched a 1m emergency appeal for victims of the Haiti earthquake. Those wishing to donate on on-line should go to www.christianaid.org.uk/haiti-appeal

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The Salvation Army, meanwhile, is making an initial 50,000 donation to support emergency and rebuilding work but the Salvation Army, which has been working in Haiti since 1950, is asking for help to support the provision of emergency aid to people affected and to rebuild its own services on the island.

The Salvation Army is preparing to send more than 44,000 lbs of pre-packaged emergency rations to the country, along with emergency disaster teams, and is working with other agencies to identify appropriate transportation for the food.

The public is invited to provide monetary donations only to the Salvation Army’s Latin America Disaster Fund. Donations can be made online at www.salvationarmy.org.uk or by telephone (020 7367 4777) or with cheques designated “Haiti Emergency Response” posted to The Salvation Army International Development (UK), The Salvation Army, 101 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN.

Meanwhile, donations can also be made through the Red Cross - for more information visit www.redcross.org.uk/haitiearthquake or call 08450 535353, cheques can be sent to British Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Appeal, PO Box 722, East Grinstead, RH19 9AR.

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Oxfam has also launched an emergency appeal - more details available through the Larne shop or www.oxfam.org.uk

And the Dean of Belfast, Dr Houston McKelvey, has opened a Barrel for Haiti appeal, with his famous barrel - used during the annual Black Santa sit-out - situated just inside the front door of Belfast Cathedral. Gift Aid envelopes are available.

The cathedral is open from 10am to 4pm on weekdays and from 10am - 1pm and 3pm - 4.30pm on Sundays.

Postal donations may be sent to The Dean, Belfast Cathedral, Donegall St, Belfast BT1 2HB

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