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Donations made via text message continue to pour in for Haitians earthquake relief as aftershocks hamper rescue efforts. The Mobile Giving Foundation said more than $30 million had been collected from mobile subscribers since the earthquake struck. Meanwhile, Verizon Wireless said it had transmitted $4.84 million to the American Red Cross relief effort for Haiti and that its customers had pledged at least $7.82 million to the Red Cross relief effort so far. The carrier made an initial $2.98 million advance to the Red Cross on Jan. 15.
More Than 20 National Charities Working Toward Helping Haiti Below:
What:
Donations made via mobile phones for Haiti Earthquake Relief have reached $30 million across all the short codes reported the Mobile Giving Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping other non-profits raise funds through mobile.
Charities across the United States and Canada have helped raise $30 million through mobile giving campaigns. Their efforts will help more than 400,000 people affected by the earthquake. MGF will continue to report updated numbers based on data collected at 8:00pm Eastern.
How:
By texting a keyword to a designated short code via a mobile phone, a micro-donation of $5 or $10 can be made to aid the millions of people affected by this tragedy. 100% of your donation goes to the recipient charity, and the donation appears as a charge on your carrier bill, standard rates may apply.
Who:
As more organizations join the relief efforts in Haiti, additional short codes are available for making monetary donations to aid those affected by the recent earthquake:
Text the word "Yele" to 501501 to donate $5
Text the word "Haiti" to 501501 to donate $10
On behalf of the Yele Foundation
Text the word "Quake" to 20222 to donate $10
On behalf of The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund
Text the word "Haiti" to 20222 to donate $10
On behalf of the Clinton Foundation Haiti Relief Fund
Text the word "Haiti" to 52000 to donate $10
On behalf of the Salvation Army
Text the word "Hope10" or "UNICEF" to 20222 to donate $10
On behalf of UNICEF
Text the word "Habitat" to 25383 to donate $10
On behalf of Habitat for Humanity
Text the word "Haiti" to 40579 to donate $10
On behalf of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB)
Text the word "Oxfam" to 25383 to donate $10
On behalf of Oxfam America, Inc.
Text the word "Save" or "Safe" to 20222 to donate $10
On behalf of Save the Children Federation, Inc.
Text the word "Give" or "World" to 20222 to donate $10
On behalf of World Vision Inc.
Text the word "Haiti" to 85944 to donate $10
On behalf of the International Medical Corps
Text the word "Haiti" to 25383 to donate $5
On behalf of the International Rescue Committee
Text the word "Care" to 25383 to donate $10
On behalf of Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc. (CARE)
Text the word "Live" to 25383 to donate $10
On behalf of AmeriCares, Inc.
Text the word "LWR" to 40579 to donate $10
On behalf of Lutheran World Relief
Text the word "AJWS" to 25383 to donate $10
On behalf of the American Jewish World Service
Text the word "Haiti" to 90999 to donate $10
On behalf of the American Red Cross in the U.S.
Text the word "Haiti" to 45678 (In Canada Only)
On behalf of the Salvation Army in Canada
Text the word "Haiti" to 30333 (In Canada Only) to donate $5
On behalf of Plan Canada
Text the word "Hope" or "Monde" to 45678 (In Canada Only) to donate $5
On behalf of World Vision Canada
Text the word "CAHAITI" to 20222 (In Canada only) to donate $5
On behalf of the Clinton Giustra Sustainable Growth Initiative
For more information on these various campaigns, a list of approved Application Service Providers and how mobile giving works, please visit (www.mobilegiving.org). Jim Manis, CEO and Chairman of the Mobile Giving Foundation, is available for questions and comments regarding mobile giving.
Source: FierceWireless and PRNewswire
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