Isakson's Statement on Earthquake Relief Efforts in Haiti

Jan 18, 2010

ATLANTA - U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson issued the following statement regarding the relief efforts for the victims of the earthquake that has devastated Haiti.

“I continue to pray for the people of Haiti in the aftermath of the horrendous earthquake that has devastated their country, and I am heartened by the outpouring of cash donations, supplies and medical volunteers from America and from around the globe. The need is overwhelming, and I encourage Americans who would like to assist in the relief efforts to make donations to help Haitians in dire need of medical attention, food and water, and other vital resources to help save their lives and to stabilize the impacted areas.

“One way to donate is through the fund that was announced Saturday by former presidents George W. Bush and William J. Clinton. Donations to this fund will be distributed to the many organizations providing assistance to the relief efforts. The fund’s website address is http://clintonbushhaitifund.org/.

“You can also donate directly to the many relief organizations that are helping the victims in Haiti, including the Red Cross (www.redcross.org), the Salvation Army (http://www.salvationarmyusa.org), CARE (www.care.org), and Habitat for Humanity (www.habitat.org).”