I am moved by the outpouring of compassion demonstrated by the donors of the Orange County Community Foundation in the wake of the devastating magnitude 7.0 earthquake that took place in Haiti on Tuesday, January 12 and the magnitude 6.1 aftershock that followed one week later. I am overjoyed to announce that OCCF donors have responded phenomenally in this time of great need by directing a total of $123,700 to date to organizations providing immediate aid to victims of the disaster. Thank you to our partners in philanthropy for your heartfelt generosity to the thousands who have been left injured and homeless after the worst earthquake to hit Haiti in 200 years.
If you are interested in learning more about recommended agencies doing work on the ground, please visit the Orange County Community Foundation's homepage, www.oc-cf.org, for a list of excellent nonprofit organizations providing relief to those affected by this tragic natural disaster.
Image courtesy of UNICEF.