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ways to help Help Haiti recover after Hurricane Matthew AMERICARES An organization that delivers medical aid to countries worldwide, has sent a shipment of medicine and supplies to the “Hope for Haiti” clinic in Les Cayes, one of the hardest-hit areas. The group is planning other shipments, including fluids to treat cholera. DONATE HERE: bit.ly/2dS7tfW PLANTING PEACE A nonprofit dedicated to providing humanitarian aid, is giving medication to people affected by the hurricane in Haiti. One hundred percent of donations will go toward medication. For every dollar donated, the organization will provide 100 doses of medication DONATE HERE: bit.ly/2dzb4VM CARE International an organization fighting poverty worldwide, is distributing clean water, food and emergency supplies in Haiti in the wake of the hurricane. The organization is currently providing meals to hundreds of people in evacuation shelters. DONATE HERE: bit.ly/2daf8Zn UNICEF has sent advance emergency supplies to Haitian authorities to reach up to 10,000 people. Additional supplies, including water purification tablets and plastic sheeting, are being sent to the hardest-hit area DONATE HERE: bit.ly/1RfLFwF OXFAM INTERNATIONAL is distributing hygiene kits and water purification tablets to prevent diseases like cholera. DONATE HERE: bit.ly/2dlSH1g SAVE THE CHILDREN has set up “child-friendly spaces” to provide kids who are unable to go to school with spaces to play. It’s also offering support from trained staff while parents deal with the aftermath of the hurricane. DONATE HERE: bit.ly/2dK5rPN Reproduced in part from the Huffington Post: www.huffingtonpost.com Together, let’s Help Haiti 243