How to help Haiti earthquake relief efforts

In the wake of the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti last week, many organizations are raising funds for relief. Here are some ways to help:n Out of Poverty Through Education: A Cape Girardeau organization dedicated to helping the residents of Thomassique, a city of about 43,000 people near the border with the Dominican Republic. While the group has raised money for a school and well, it is currently working to help Thomassique deal with an influx of refugees from the capital. A donation can be made by mail at Out of Poverty Through Education, 2128 William St., No. 107, Cape Girardeau, MO, 63703 or by calling 334-0930.

* Soles4Souls: Collections of clean, gently worn, warm-weather appropriate shoes are being made at Marcy's Planet Shoes, 3050 William St. Sole4Souls website is www.soles4souls.org.

* Yele Haiti: An aid foundation organized by Haitian singer Wyclef Jean to help Haiti that is now focusing on earthquake relief. A donation can be made through the organization's website, www.yele.org, or a $5 donation can be made by texting YELE to 501501.

* American Red Cross: The Red Cross has a disaster fund for Haitian relief. Donations may be made by calling 800-733-2767, via the Internet at americanredcross.org or a $10 donation may be made by texting HAITI to 90999.

* Salvation Army: The Salvation Army is collecting funds for disaster relief in Haiti. Donations may be made online at www.salvationarmyusa.org, by calling 800-725-2769 or a $10 donation by texting HAITI to 52000.

* United Way Worldwide: The United Way Worldwide is collecting funds to provide food, water, clothing and other needs to Haitians. Donations may be made by calling 866-404-5826 or by texting HAITI to 864833.