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How You Can Help Haiti Quake Victims

Red Cross, UNICEF, Save the Children all accepting donations

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 13, 2010 11:32 AM CST

(Newser) – Disaster relief agencies are streaming into Haiti, trying to provide safe water, medical supplies, and temporary shelter for victims of the devastating earthquake there. Here are some ways you can donate to the cause, from the Daily News:

Text “Yele” to 501501 to donate

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