Today marks one month since the devastating earthquake shook Haiti. For some of us, it’s hard to believe it has already been a month. But for the Haitian community, I imagine the past four weeks have felt more like an eternity.
While the needs of Haiti are still immense, the Red Cross continues to make progress. Hundreds of thousands of survivors have already received Red Cross support in the form of relief supplies, food, medical services, water, sanitation support and shelter. And thanks to the more than 600 Red Cross and Red Crescent workers from 30 nations who are in Haiti today, long-term needs are also being assessed. So not only are we providing immediate assistance, but the Red Cross is working to provide support and training that will help the Haitian Community recover and rebuild in the years that lie ahead.
As we all recollect over the last month, I wanted to share with you our one month progress report, which provides a brief snapshot at the Red Cross relief your generous donations have been able to provide. In the report you can see exactly how the dollars have been spent in the form of stats, stories, and photos. Our relief operation truly is a team effort, and we couldn’t do it without you.
I also encourage you to check out this video from our St. Louis Area Chapter CEO, Cindy Erickson. In the video, Cindy provides a visual look at the last month in Haiti.
As always, thanks for your generous support. For all the latest on the Haiti Relief Operation, click here.
Lindsey
Lindsey Weber is the Marketing and Communication Associate for the American Red Cross St. Louis Area Chapter.