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LDS Ping!

“Efforts are underway to determine further humanitarian response in coordination with government and disaster relief organizations.”

There is a link to make donations to help provide humanitarian aid to the people of Haiti.

Thanks for the link — I just donated. I’d been thinking of donating through the LDS Church. I’m not a member, but have a lot more faith that the money will be used appropriately than with some of the other relief organizations (e.g. the Red Cross).

UPDATE: This is in addition to what's been posted. I'm sure this is just the beginning of efforts that will go on for a long time. It's a heartbreaking situation.

SALT LAKE CITY 13 January 2010
In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is mobilizing resources to address the most pressing needs of the people in the Caribbean nation. Images of collapsed buildings and devastated families tell the story of the widespread destruction.

Two planes, one departing from Denver as early as Thursday and another leaving from Miami later this week will each include over 80,000 pounds of food and emergency resources such as tents, tarps, water filtration bottles and medical supplies donated by the Church. Transportation is being provided by Airline Ambassadors and Food for the Poor will aid with distribution in Haiti.

“We are constantly assessing needs to determine how our resources can directly help the people of Haiti,” said Nate Leishman, manager of the Church’s humanitarian emergency response efforts. “We are fully committed to this ongoing process and doing our best to help wherever we can.”

These new shipments are in addition to emergency supplies being sent by truck from the Dominican Republic including personal hygiene kits and supplies for newborns announced early Wednesday by the Church.

“We express our sympathy and prayers on behalf of the citizens of Haiti following the recent devastating earthquake,” said Kim Farah, Church spokesperson.

All Latter-day Saint missionaries serving in the country are safe, and Church leaders continue efforts to account for Church members in the area.

Donations for relief efforts can be made at http://give.lds.org/emergencyresponse.