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TUCSON- Tucson-based World-Care said it is responding to earthquake victims in Haiti after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake caused thousands of buildings to collapse in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, trapping possibly thousands.

World-Care said it will be partnering with several other international organizations delivering emergency relief.

The aid agency said it needs donations of clothing, hygiene items, first aid supplies or any items that will help in the aftermath of the disaster. You can drop off locations at World Care, 3538 East Ellington Place. Their phone number is (520) 514-1588. Or visit them online at http://www.worldcare.org/.

Meanwhile, southern Arizona volunteers with the American Red Cross are waiting to hear from their international organization to see whether they'll be heading to Haiti. The American Red Cross has already pledged $200,000 to relief efforts.

Right now they are accepting monetary donations. Give Online: www.redcrossarizona.org. Make your gift to the International Response Fund.
Send a Check or Money Order to:
American Red Cross
Southern Arizona Chapter
P.O. Box 28890
Tucson, AZ 85726-8890
Place in memo of check: International Response Fund

Text to Give: Text "HAITI" to "90999." A donation of $10 will be given to the Red Cross to help with relief efforts, and will show up on their next phone bill.

Volunteering: During an international crisis like this, we must be invited to by the Haitian government to send relief workers, and we only send those workers after our President and military deem it safe for Americans to be on the ground. We are standing in-wait to deploy volunteers when we receive the call. Please note: if/when we need to deploy, we will prioritize sending currently trained volunteers who have a valid passport / visa.

Blood Donations: The American Red Cross HAS NOT YET received a request for blood, therefore as of this morning we are not collecting blood for Haiti. However, please encourage the caller to give blood anyway to help someone in need. They can call 1-800-GIVE LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit http://www.givelife.org/ to make an appointment to donate blood or to organize a blood drive.

Contact Your Local Red Cross for Questions:
520-318-6740
800-341-6943
www.redcrossarizona.org

You can also make a donation to UNICEF Tucson. They have an office at 6242 East Speedway Blvd. Call 1-800-4UNICEF to make a donation by phone. Or visit them online at http://untucson.org/.

Project PPEP is also collecting supplies for victims of the earthquake in Haiti which they will deliver to World Care.

Items they are collecting include canned food, summer clothing, hygienic items, toiletries, first aid supplies, water, bedding, diapers and sleeping bags.

You can drop off your donations at any of the 11 PPEP Tec Charter High school Southern Arizona campuses and the PPEP Administration Office.

Cesar Chavez Learning Ctr. Colin L. Powell Learning Ctr.
928-627-8550 520-458-8205
1233 N. Main 4116 Avenida Cochise Ste. F-H
San Luis, AZ 85349 Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

Jose Yepez Learning Ctr. John David Learning Ctr.
928-627-9648 520-579-8560
115 N. Columbia Avenue 4140 W. Ina Road Ste.118-119
Somerton, AZ 85350 Tucson, AZ85741

Lito Pena Learning Ctr. PPEP Inc Administrative Office
623-925-2161 520-622-3553
725 N. Central Avenue Ste.113 802 E. 46th St
Avondale, AZ 85323 Tucson Arizona 85713

Manuel Bojorquez Learning Ctr. Alice Paul Learning Ctr.
520-432-5445 520-836-6549
203 Bisbee Road Ste A 220 E. Florence Blvd.
Bisbee, AZ 85603 Casa Grande, AZ 85222

Raul H. Castro Learning Ctr. Victor Soltero Learning Ctr.
520-364-4405 520-290-9167
530 12th Street 8677 E. Golf Links
Douglas, AZ 85607 Tucson, AZ 85730

Celestino Fernández Learning Ctr.
520-294-6997
1840 E. Benson Hwy
Tucson, AZ 85714

For more information call 1-800-376-3553.