January 15, 2010
LANSING - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today issued the following statement on the Haiti relief efforts following Tuesday's earthquake:
"In difficult times we pull together to help one another.
"There are hundreds of thousands of people in Haiti who need food, water, shelter and medicine, and the need is urgent and immediate. Monetary donations are the most efficient and effective way to help in the relief effort. They allow humanitarian organizations to purchase the exact type and quantity of items needed by those affected by the crisis.
"I encourage anyone who is able to contribute to the American Red Cross to help with the relief efforts in Haiti. You can donate through your local Red Cross or online at www.redcross.org. You can also donate via cell phone by texting HAITI to 90999. An amount of $10 will be given automatically to the Red Cross and charged to your cell phone bill.
"Please keep the people of Haiti and their families and friends around the world in your thoughts and prayers."
Additional information on how to help the Haiti relief effort can be found through www.whitehouse.gov and www.redcross.org.
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