In the days since Haiti’s earthquake, Americans have donated millions of dollars towards relief organizations. I’m always amazed by our generosity as a people. I’m also amazed by the new technology that emerged this time — the text-to-donate operations have been incredibly successful and easy to use. These would have been so helpful in past disasters! If you can spare a few dollars on your next phone bill:

• Text HAITI to 90999 to donate $10 to The Red Cross
• Text YELE to 501501 to donate $5 to Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti Fund
• Text HAITI to 20222 to donate $10 to the Clinton Foundation’s Haiti Relief Fund

If you want to donate a more substantial amount, there are a number of organizations already in operation in Haiti. This is, in my mind, the most tragic part of the disaster there. Haiti has needed our help for years. This earthquake kicked them while they were down, in a way.

• The Media Consortium explains how to help: Haiti After the Quake + How to Help
• NPR put together a great list of recommended non-profits here: How to Help.
• Huffington Post’s recommendations are here: How You Can Help

I’ve heard a number of personal recommendations for Partners in Health, so that’s where my extra pennies are going, and there is also the newly-founded Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, led by former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

Meanwhile, please hope, pray or and think positive thoughts about all those who are missing and out of touch with their loved ones.