Canadians care about Haiti

Dear Constituents of Niagara,

It has been over one week since the 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated much of Haiti, leaving thousands dead and an estimated 1.5 million homeless. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Haiti, and with the families of the Canadians who died or are still missing following the tragedy.

Friends and relatives in Canada seeking information on Canadians believed to be in the affected area should contact Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada at 1-800-387-3124.

Since the earthquake, people in the Niagara region and across Canada have come together to offer aid and support to the people affected by this disaster. Businesses, churches, schools and families have organized fundraisers, collected money, and donated generously to the relief efforts.

Amidst a recession and difficult economic times, Canadians remain compassionate and generous people. I encourage everyone to support the relief work by donating what they can to one of the major Canadian humanitarian organizations working on disaster relief efforts.

Best regards,

Malcolm Allen, M.P.
Riding of Welland

To make donations:
Donations can be made at any Scotiabank location to the Haitian Disaster Fund, organized by the Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre. All funds will go to the Canadian Red Cross.

Doctors Without Borders
1-800-982-7903

The Humanitarian Coalition
1-800-464-9154

Red Cross
1-800-418-1111

UNICEF
1-800-567-4483