Thousands Dead in Haiti Quake, Millions Affected, How You Can Help

Non-stop footage of the wreckage in Haiti has shown people simply piling the thousands of the dead along the side of the road and Haitian officials are estimating the total number of the dead at 100,000 to 500,000 and a 3 million total people affected after a magnitude 7 earthquake (with at least 26 aftershocks) near Port-Au-Prince, Haiti’s capital and largest city.

Among the wreckage lies the presidential palace, the National Assembly building, the city’s main jail, the Port-au-Prince Cathedral, at least one hospital, and the United Nations’ headquarters in Haiti. Workers inside the headquarters are …continue reading

'Tis The Season For Giving, NYC Charities

It’s that time of year again. And although many do not celebrate the holidays anymore because they are over-commercialized, there are plenty who can benefit from this season of over-spending. So if you plan to overspend this year, spend it in the right places.

NYC Cares – Winter Wishes Program

This program is trying to fulfill the wishes of 32,000 underprivileged New York Children. Yours could be the only presents they receive all year. Click the link above to see how you can participate.

Marble Church

This is a year-round charity that has all sorts of volunteer opportunities. This time of year, their volunteers wrap …continue reading