Residents of Canada's northern regions contribute more than $25,000 to support Haiti earthquake victims

Jan 19 2010

Residents of Canada's northern regions including Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon have shown their characteristic generosity by contributing to World Vision's efforts to support the victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

Residents have contributed more than $25,000 to relief programs supporting children and families in the earthquake ravaged Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince. World Vision donors in the northern regions sponsor 11 children in Haiti. World Vision Staff in Haiti are working around the clock to ensure the safety of these children.

"It's wonderful to see that, in spite of the difficult economic times, residents have rallied together to reach out to those who are desperately in need in Haiti," said World Vision Canada's Director of Specialized Marketing, Caroline Riseboro. "The money raised goes a long way to help children and their families find food, shelter, medicine and safety in a time when all of those things have been taken away from them."

Across Canada, World Vision has raised almost $6.14 million in its relief efforts for Haiti. World Vision seeks to raise $10 million to help the millions of people who have been affected by this disaster.

Source: WORLD VISION CANADA