Pulse - A Production of WPBT2

This Month on Pulse - 1/24 & 1/28

Sunday, January 24 @ 12:00 PM
Thursday, January 28 @ 7:30 PM


Aftermath of Haiti Earthquake
More than a week has passed since Haiti was struck by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that resulted in the destruction of its capitol city and the loss of countless lives.  We talk to three area leaders about the future of Haiti and how the South Florida community can help shape the country in the years to come.

Guests:
Alix Desulme, City of North Miami
Gepsie Metellus, Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center
Sabrina Salomon, Esq., Haitian Lawyers Association

 

Charitable Contributions for Earthquake Relief
People throughout the world have been moved by the devastating images from the Haiti earthquake.  We discuss the amount of charitable contributions collected so far and the workflow of donated funds and goods for those seeking help.

Guests:
Mary Ross Agosta, Archdiocese of Miami
Chrystian Tejedor, American Red Cross of South Florida

Watch it Now: HAITI, A Community Conversation

WPBT2's Pulse Presents: Haiti, A Community Conversation

WPBT2's Pulse will be airing a special live call-in program, Haiti: A Community Conversation, Wednesday, January 20th at 8:00 PM.  The purpose of this one hour special is to be an outlet for members of the South Florida Community to share their thoughts, stories and other information regarding the tragic earthquake that has ravaged Haiti. 

Wednesday, January 20th, 8-9 PM on WPBT2

Community Call In: 1-800-222-9728 

The program will be webcast at www.wpbt2.org/videos/webcast.html.

We'll be taking comments at our Facebook page during the broadcast.

Haiti: Ways to Help

Charitable Contributions

American Red Cross                                                   
   Donations to the American Red Cross International Response Fund
   Phone at 1.800.REDCROSS (1-800-733-2707) or 1.800.257.7575 (Spanish)
   Web: www.RedCross.org
   Text the word HAITI to the number 90999 to donate $10 to Red Cross relief efforts. (It will   
   show up on your phone bill.)

USAID
   Online: http://www.usaid.gov or www.ClintonBushHaitiFund.org
   Text QUAKE to 20222 to charge a $10 donation to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund (the      
   donation will be added to your cell phone bill. You may also donate goods. Volunteer      
   opportunities may be available.)

Yéle Haiti
    Text YELE to 501501 to donate $5
    Online: www.Yele.org

 UNICEF
   United States Fund
   Phone: 1.800.4UNICEF (1.800.486.4233)
   Mail: 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038.
   Online: www.unicefusa.org/haitiquake   

HAITI RELIEF EFFORT

PBS' NewsHour has put together a list of organizations accepting donations for those of you who are interested in contributing.

For the full list, click here.