UA Helps Haiti
January 19, 2010 | AZPM
Story by Robert Rappaport
The UA Office of International Student Programs and Services is collecting donated items such as baby formula, bandages and shampoo, toothpaste, flashlights, beans and rice for the earthquake survivors in Haiti.
The donations will be delivered to the Tucson-based nonprofit relief organization World Care. Donations will collected through Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 915 N. Tyndall Ave., from 8 a.m. until noon and 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.
January 12, 2010: Around 5 p.m. on Tuesday a 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti just outside the capital Port-au-Prince. Information is still being reported, but we know that the damage is extensive. Homes, businesses, roads and a major hospital have been affected. This is the worst earthquake the country has seen in its history.
World Care will be partnering with several other international organizations delivering emergency relief.
EMERGENCY RELIEF SUPPLIES REQUESTED FOR HAITI'S EARTHQUAKE:
FIRST AID SUPPLIES: Antibiotic creams/ointments, antiseptic wipes, bleach in tablet form, Band-Aids, gauze and tape, first aid kits, gloves.
OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS: Pain relievers, tummy aids, antibiotic creams/ointments, liquid bandage (aka New Skin).
EMERGENCY NEEDS: Flashlights, DRY goods (beans/rice), infant/powder milk, supplemental drinks (i.e. Ensure), gently used of new blankets.
HYGIENE: Toothpaste and brushes, nail clippers, wash/face cloths, non-alcohol or baby shampoos, bar soaps such as Ivory.
Monetary donations are needed towards shipping, purchasing materials in/for the area. Mail checks to:
World Care
3538 East Ellington Place
Tucson, AZ 85713
In memo line put: Tools for ER or Haiti Relief
