- Durham-based Family Health Ministries is accepting donations. Mail checks to Family Health Ministries Inc., P.O. Box 16725, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, or call with credit card information to 382-5500 You also can submit a donation with your credit or debit card online through PayPal.
- Contributions of clothing and other in-kind gifts are not useful at this time, but money for relief is desperately needed. Locally, Luke's Mission is accepting relief gifts to assist directly individuals and families associated with the organization's ministry in Haiti. Checks only to Luke's Mission 1403 Mason Road, Durham, NC 27712; 471-6655; 479-0399.
- Hair stylists Meredith and Liz at Posh The Salon, 610 W. Main St., Suite 101, are offering haircuts for donations of $25 per adult or $10 per child through Jan. 26 and 100 percent of the cash raised will be used to buy needed filters for Luke's Mission relief work in Haiti. Call (919) 683-2109 for an appointment.
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Be aware that some scam artists are preying on the tragedy. If you wish to assist in relief efforts, make sure that you are familiar with the organization to which you are giving. If you are unsure, contact the North Carolina Governors Crime Control Commission at www.NCCrimeControl.org.
