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WCVB-TV Channel 5 held an all day fundraiser Friday to raise funds for the American Red Cross International Disaster Relief in Haiti.

At the end of the day, more than $506,000 had been donated.

Donations to the "Relief Fund 5: Haiti Quake" can still be made online to the Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund.

You may also call 1-800-RED-CROSS or donate by texting "Haiti" at 90999 to contribute $10.

Donations can also be made to:
"The Fund for Boston Neighborhoods, Inc. -- Haitian Family Relief"
PO Box 961555
Boston, MA 02196
Or you can make a deposit at any Bank of America branch.

Other Ways To Help:

The U.S. State Department suggested making donations by text message. If you text HAITI to 90999, a $10 donation to the Red Cross will be charged to your cell phone.

Here are some organizations that are collecting donations for the earthquake victims:

  • World Vision
  • American Red Cross
  • Catholic Charities Of Boston
  • Haitian-Americans United Inc.
  • Salvation Army
  • Clinton Foundation
  • St. Boniface Haiti Foundation
  • United Way
  • Center for International Disaster Information
  • U.S. Fund for UNICEF
  • Pan American Relief
  • Food For The Poor
  • Partners In Health
  • Boston For Haiti Facebook Group
  • The Archdiocese of Miami suggested sending donations to:

    Catholic Charities
    1505 NE 26th St.
    Wilton Manors, FL 33305
    Att: Earthquake Victims
  • Attorney General's Tips For Donating Safely

    For Those Trying To Connect With Loved Ones In Haiti:

    The Red Cross has established a Web site to connect families: Red Cross Family Links

    U.S. citizens are urged to contact the Embassy via e-mail to request assistance.

    U.S. citizens in Haiti can call the Embassy's Consular Task Force at 509-2229-8942, 509-2229-8089, 509-2229-8322, or 509-2229-8672.

    The State Department has also created a task force to monitor the emergency. People in the U.S. or Canada with information or inquiries about U.S. citizens in Haiti may reach the Haiti Task Force at 888-407-4747. Outside of the U.S. and Canada, call 202-501-4444.

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