Haiti 2010

On Jan. 12, 2010, a massive earthquake struck Haiti, producing extensive destruction and loss of life.

Many Genesee community members have expressed interest in Haiti, and in helping the nation.

Read more about Haiti and the earthquake:
New York Times topics information

For basic information about Haiti and the current situation:
U.S. State Department
Haitian Embassy
CIA World Fact Book
CountryWatch database
BBC County Profile

How to Help

Most authorities now agree that cash donations are the most effective way to help. Many organizations and news outlets have compiled lists of organizations that are accepting donations to help Haiti. Here is just a sample:

U.S.White House Information and links to organizations

Google Haiti portal
CBS News
ABC News
13WHAM news website


“ALL-NIGHTER” FOR HAITI

Pledge Form

The Haiti All-Nighter took place February 5th through February 6th in the Student Union.

There is still time to donate.

Pledge forms can be found in the Student Activities Office, Dean of Student’s Office, CAP Center, Humanities & Human Communications & Behavior Suites.

Sponsored by: The Gay-Straight-Alliance, The African American Student Union, FORUM Players, The Art Club, Student Support Services, and Student Activities

Proceeds to be donated to Yele Haiti and Doctors Without Borders – Haiti


GCC’s SHAAG Club & CSU Club
are sponsoring donation collections
to help with the earthquake relief effort in Haiti

Please stop by any of the following locations to make a donation:
• Student Activities Office
• Student Union Café
• Cafeteria
• Bookstore
• Humanities Office
• Social Science Office
• Business Suite

All donations go directly to Salvation Army’s earthquake relief fund.