By now you have all heard about the tragedy that is unfolding in Haiti in the wake of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake. While Maine VOAD is focused on local emergency response and disaster recovery, we should all recognize and applaud the efforts of our fellow non-profit, non-governmental, and faith-based organizations that are responding at this very moment. Many of these organizations are members of our national affiliate, National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD). NVOAD is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and InterAction, an organization that supports the coordination of international nonprofits, humanitarian relief organizations, and the Center for International Disaster Information. If you're looking for opportunities to help the victims of the earthquake, we recommend visiting the following sites to see how you can help: |