Help For Haiti - Get involved!

This was taken from the White House Blog... Please let me know if you know of other charity options for this cause!

Help for Haiti
Posted by Jesse Lee on January 13, 2010 at 09:53 AM EST

The President has been receiving updates on the urgent situation in Haiti late into last night and this morning,  and top members of his team have been convening to formulate the government response.

You can also help immediately by donating to the Red Cross to assist the relief effort. Contribute online here, or donate $10 to be charged to your cell phone bill by texting "HAITI" to "90999."

Families of Americans living in Haiti are encouraged to contact the State Department at 888-407-4747.

Remember that even while your family may be encountering some financial hardships right now that you have a family, a home and dinner... A small donation of $10 can help insure that those affected by this catastrophic earthquake have the same!

A Simple Prayer For Hatii

Time has passed, the Wheel has turned.

It is time for me to move on.

I will walk hand in hand with the Ancient Ones,

and with my ancestors who came before me.

Great Mother, welcome me back into your womb,
I come to you and know I am blessed,
for my life has been one I am proud of.
As I enter your world, wrap me in your loving arms,
and welcome me.

Lord of Death, I wait for you to take me,
I come to you willingly, with eyes wide open,
as my last moment approaches on the horizon.
May I look upon you without fear, without pain,
and knowing that those who walked before me,
await me on the other side.

O Ancient Ones, give me strength to take these final steps,
and allow me to do so with peace and dignity.
Let my family mourn my passing but not my loss,
and let them heal knowing I will see them again.
Time has passed and the Wheel has turned.
It is time for me to move on.

 

**Dedicated to all those affected by death and sorrow due to the disastrous earthquake in Haiti... May the Gods keep them in their hearts and bless them and their loved ones with peace.