Virginians unite to help Haiti
A collection point for financial donations to the American Red Cross was created by the VCU Health System to contribute to Haiti relief efforts.
Volunteers will staff tables in the first floor lobby of the VCU Medical Center building from 7 a.m. through 5 p.
A collection point for financial donations to the American Red Cross was created by the VCU Health System to contribute to Haiti relief efforts.
Volunteers will staff tables in the first floor lobby of the VCU Medical Center building from 7 a.m. through 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and will collect cash and checks. In addition, Haiti relief donation cans have been set up at cashier stations across the VCU Health System, according to Catherine W. Howard, the vice provost for the Division of Community Engagement.
“We’ve been told to raise funds,” Howard said. “I’ve been in touch with Richmond relief organizations to let us know what’s needed and when. I think we need to be on stand-by.”
Relief efforts are occurring on the state level as well.
Virginia’s outgoing and incoming governors Friday announced a system for state employees to contribute to relief efforts in Haiti, where an earthquake killed dozens of thousands of residents and left an estimated 3 million people hurt or homeless.
Contributions can be made to the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign, the workplace giving program for state employees, and they will be forwarded to the International Disaster Relief Fund of the American Red Cross.
“Since Tuesday’s disastrous earthquake, I’ve been struck by the incredible outpouring of concern and support from Virginians all across the Commonwealth,” said Gov. Tim Kaine, who left office this past Saturday.
