I am sure that persons living in Haiti, as well as Haitians living here in New York with relatives and friends in Haiti, are in your prayers today.

You are one of several thousand persons receiving this heart-wrenching message because I know you share my concern for the thousands - millions even - of Haitians affected by this terrible earthquake.

You can help today - even immediately - with relief efforts!

Text “HAITI” to “90999″ and $10 will be given automatically to the Red Cross - charged to your cell phone bill.

Donate on line at the Catholic Relief Services website: www.crs.org

Here are some websites with information about making donations, and for earthquake updates:
US State Department: http://www.state.gov
Center for International Disaster Information: http://www.cidi.org
White House’s Web site: www.whitehouse.gov
Latest Updates on Haiti: http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/13/latest-updates-on-haiti/
Updates on Haiti’s Earthquake: http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/12/gleaning-information-from-haiti-online

The number to locate a missing person is 1-888-407-4747
Sam Taitt
Brooklyn45.com