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Last week’s disastrous earthquake in Haiti has provoked an international response from individuals, corporations, relief organizations, and governments. Marketplace wants to know how, if at all, you or your business are a part of that effort.
How have you or your company responded to the earthquake in Haiti? Have you donated time, money, resources or expertise? Are you helping in some other way? Have you been thinking about it but you’re not sure what to do? Marketplace wants to hear your experience.
Click here to share your experience with Marketplace.
If you have friends and family in Haiti, we’d also like to hear your story. How, if at all, have you been able to communicate with your loved ones? If you’ve been able to communicate with them, what do they say is their most pressing need? Are they able to access necessities like food, water and shelter? What have you, personally, been doing to support the aid effort in Haiti? Where are you looking to find information about what’s happening in Haiti?
You can share your experiences on the form, or email abrody@marketplace.org directly.
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