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Helping with Haiti Earth Quake

Long Island Coalition gathering relief support for victims.

Long Island Coalition for Haiti's Relief is a collaboration of faith base organizations, local not-for-profit organizations, Congressman Steve Israel's office, the Suffolk County Executive's office, and the Suffolk County Legislature.  The coalition has created an initiative which includes phases to assist survivors of the devastating earthquake that hit Port au- Prince and Carrefour, Haiti, Tuesday, January 12, 2010.  Phase I addresses the most immediate needs of the survivors.  The coalition is seeking the public's help in collecting specific medical supplies in addition to monetary donations to purchase medical supplies not received.

Drop-off locations are the Williams H. Rogers Legislative Building, Hauppauge; 18 Legislative District Offices throughout Suffolk County (list attached); the First Baptist Church in Bay Shore; Myoda Salon International Inc, 136 Wheeler Road, Central Islip, NY 11722.  All monetary donations should be made out to: Haitian Americans United for Change, Inc. (H.A.U.C.). 42-A Glenmore Avenue, Brentwood, NY 11717.  For further information 1-888-509-4282 ext 10


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