Chile Earthquake relief

An 8.8 earthquake hit just off the coast of Chile early on Saturday morning 2/27/2010, killing at least 802 people and injuring many more. Many thousands of people have been left homeless due to the widespread destruction of buildings. While this may not be a humanitarian crisis similar to what was seen in Haiti, a great amount of money and charity will still be needed to rebuild damaged builds, roads, and return Chile back to normalcy. Please do what you can to help in this relief effort.

Here is how you can help:

•Save The Children -- https://secure.savethechildren.org/01/2007_match?source=hp_tab_donate&WT.mc_id=1109_hp_tab_donate Save The Children is sending an emergency assessment team to Chile, and they are asking for contributions to their Children's Emergency Fund to aid these efforts.

•Habitat for Humanity -- https://www.habitat.org/cd/giving/donate.aspx?link=1&r=r Habitat for Humanity has a continual presence in Chile, where they've helped construct over 1,300 homes. They will be essential element in reconstruction efforts, especially in hard-hit rural areas. Donate to Habitat For Humanity or text CHILE to 25383 to donate $10.

•AmeriCares -- https://secure.americares.org/site/Donation2?df_id=5820&5820.donation=form1 Vice President of Emergency Response, Christoph Gorder, says AmeriCares is sending medical supplies and humanitarian aid to Chile. Make a direct contribution to AmeriCares' Chilean earthquake fund.

•Direct Relief International -- https://secure2.convio.net/dri/site/Donation2?idb=1593451692&1170.donation=form1&df_id=1170 Direct Relief International has offered to provide assistance in the form of medical aid to Chilean authorities and to emergency relief organizations in the area. Give to Direct Relief International and type "Chile" in the "Designation" field if you wish to specify your donation.

•International Medical Corps -- https://www.imcworldwide.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=878 IMC has a presence in dozens of countries around the globe, providing immediate medical care to those affected by natural disasters. They are currently deploying resources to Chile. Contribute to their emergency response fund. SMS text “CHILE” to 85944 to donate $10 to International Medical Corps

•Unicef -- http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/chile_52926.html
SMS text “YOUTH” to 20222 to donate $10 to UNICEF

•Un Techo para Chile - http://www.untechoparachile.cl/?page_id=999 With a cadre of more than 15,000 volunteers, Un Techo para Chile works with families living in slum communities as they struggle to improve their lives. In the aftermath of the earthquake, their struggle now includes rebuilding — and your donation can help make this happen.