Some relief agencies accept clothing for Haiti.
Haiti, the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, has been struggling to rebuild from the devastating earthquake that struck the island country in January of 2010. The nation has also had to deal with political violence and a cholera outbreak. Many nonprofit agencies do not have specific clothing drives for Haiti any longer. You still can make an in-kind donation to many relief agencies in Illinois and specify that the clothes be used for Haiti relief. You can also mail your clothing out of state to agencies that work with Haiti.
Instructions
1. Contact Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights, phone 312-660-1310. This nonprofit organization, located in Chicago, has both domestic and international programs that provide help for Haiti. Call the agency to arrange to donate your clothing to Haiti.
2. Call the New Life for Haiti program. Life Spring Community Church in Plainfield, Illinois provides resources and does mission work in Haiti. They have different events throughout the year to help the people of Haiti, including clothing drives. The group can be reached at 815-436-7633 or by email, Info@NewLifeForHaiti.org.
3. Email the Concerned Haitian Americans of Illinois, chai.charity@gmail.com.This group focuses on providing education assistance, medical treatment and clothing to residents of Haiti. Although the group primarily accepts monetary donations, you can email the organization about a clothing donation.
4. Contact World Relief Chicago, 773-583-9191, ext. 8569, to arrange to drop off clothing. World Relief Chicago provides assistance to poor countries like Haiti, and they accept in-kind donations.
5. Call or email Food for the Poor. Food for the Poor is located in Florida but they accept clothing for relief efforts in Haiti. Call 954-427-2222 or email gik@foodforthepoor.com to arrange to mail your clothes to the organization, so that they can deliver the clothing to Haiti.
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