Tremendous Catholic Response to Haitian Relief Efforts

For His Friends (Diocese of St. Petersburg) – By Bishop Robert Lynch – March 3, 2010

How are We Doing in Haiti?

Thought you might be interested in the following figures for Haiti relief efforts in the five weeks since the earthquake:

• $276,000,000 – American Red Cross (includes 6 million from the “Hope for Haiti Telethon)
• $3,200,000 – Adventist Development and Relief Organization
• $5,500,000 – American Jewish World Service
• $1,300,000 – Catholic Medical Mission Board and has also received 10.6 million in medicines and medical supplies
• $60,400,000 – Catholic Relief Services ($1.4 million from the Diocese of St. Petersburg)
• $2,300,000 – Habitat for Humanity
• $3,200,000 – Lutheran World Relief
• $11,600,000 – Mercy Corps
• $10,800,000 – Salvation Army
• $18,200,000 – Save the Children USA and another $48 million from its international affiliates
• $11,000,000 – United Methodist Committee on Relief
• $27,600,000 – World Vision US
• $774,000,000 – Total Raised by American Charities for Haiti

Americans are, indeed, generous people even in a moment of local economic distress. Thanks to all who gave.