Earthquake in Haiti

On January 12, 2010, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit the island nation of Haiti, causing a cataclysmic level of destruction. The international Red Cross estimates 45,000 to 50,000 people were killed.

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Haitian orphans adjusting well to life in Knoxville
Haitian orphans adjusting well to life in Knoxville
It has been almost a year since six Haitian orphans were adopted by families in Knoxville. We talk with three of their new mom's about the challenges of adding a new person to their families.More >>
Haitian way of life very different from life in U.S.
Haitian way of life very different from life in U.S.
Life in Haiti is very different than life in the U.S. Most people don't have electricity or running water.More >>
Religion plays key role in lives of Haitians
Religion plays key role in lives of Haitians
Religion is a big part of Haitians' lives. The largest church is the Catholic Church, and Voodoo is also practiced by many people.More >>
Why a new secondary school is needed
Why a new secondary school is needed
A main goal for members of the Haiti Outreach Program was to establish plans for a new secondary school. Right now, students don't have a building to meet in.More >>
Outreach program helped build hospital that treats more than 100 a day
Outreach program helped build hospital that treats more than 100 a day
A group out of Knoxville helped build a hospital in Haiti's Boucan Carre community. Before it was built, there wasn't medical care for the people who lived there.More >>
Primary school a success story for outreach program
Primary school a success story for outreach program
The first project for members of the Haiti Outreach Program was to build a school for the younger children. This project also included providing a meal for the students.More >>
Haiti Outreach Program members arrive to begin mission
Haiti Outreach Program members arrive to begin mission
In April, a small group from Knoxville traveled to Haiti. Their mission was to help a small community called Boucan-Carre, outside Port-au-Prince.More >>
Knoxville student returns from Haiti days before earthquake
Knoxville student returns from Haiti days before earthquake
For the past four years, students at Knoxville Catholic High School have been part of Club Haiti. The club's mission is to help the people in that country.More >>
Former 6 News anchor describes 'agony' of trying to reach family in Haiti
Former 6 News anchor describes 'agony' of trying to reach family in Haiti
Former 6 News Anchor Maggie Poteaux, now Maggie Martin, was born in Haiti and has several family members who are victims of this week's 7.0 earthquake.More >>
Christian Academy of Knoxville collects supplies for Haitian orphans
Christian Academy of Knoxville collects supplies for Haitian orphans
A destroyed orphanage in Haiti 40 miles outside Port-au-Prince was dear to the hearts of students at Christian Academy of Knoxville, so they're taking donations.More >>
ORNL technology helps find survivors in Haiti
ORNL technology helps find survivors in Haiti
Technology at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is being used to help rescue workers find survivors in Haiti and get them supplies they need.More >>
2 Rockwood missionaries survive Haiti earthquake
2 Rockwood missionaries survive Haiti earthquake
Attorney Mark Foster, 30, and Rockwood High School senior James Cooley, 18, left for Haiti just days before the quake hit. They were part of a 12 member group on a missionary trip.More >>
Gently-used clothing needed to help raise money for Haitians
Gently-used clothing needed to help raise money for Haitians
A group of UT students want to help the people in Haiti. They started a fundraiser event before the earthquake, but hope more will help now.More >>
Haitian orphan to be adopted in Knoxville found safe
Haitian orphan to be adopted in Knoxville found safe
A Haitian orphan set to be adopted by a Knoxville family was missing in the aftermath of this week's earthquake.More >>
East Tennessee cardiologist plans relief trip to Haiti
East Tennessee cardiologist plans relief trip to Haiti
Dr. Clint Doiron, a cardiologist with East Tennessee Heart Consultants, plans to leave St. Mary's Hospital next Wednesday. His group will travel to Haiti to provide aid, something he's been doing for 10 years.More >>
Biological family of adopted boy from Haiti missing
Biological family of adopted boy from Haiti missing
A UT students knows the hardships of the Haitian people first hand. Her brother was adopted from that country recently.More >>
Remote Area Medical volunteers to go to Haiti
Remote Area Medical volunteers to go to Haiti
Knoxville-based Remote Area Medical is known for providing free medical care in rural areas across the U.S. Now, it's getting ready for a mission to Haiti.More >>
Maryville missionaries, orphans left homeless by Haiti earthquake
Maryville missionaries, orphans left homeless by Haiti earthquake
Maryville resident Heather Lollar says her sister and brother-in-law survived the Haiti earthquake. But the missionaries are homeless, along with the orphans they care for.More >>
Nashville missionary group aids Haitian orphanage
Nashville missionary group aids Haitian orphanage
A Nashville missionary who is adopting a five-year-old Haitian girl is flying to the island to aid the destroyed orphanage.More >>
Knoxville organization helping earthquake victims in Haiti
Knoxville organization helping earthquake victims in Haiti
Give Haiti Hope is a Knoxville-based program to help the Haitian residents. With the recent earthquake, this help is needed even more.More >>
Knoxville mother mourns death of Haitian orphan
Knoxville mother mourns death of Haitian orphan
The earthquake tragedy in Haiti is hitting close to home for a Knoxville mother of two who lost an orphan she hoped to adopt.More >>
How you can help in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake
How you can help in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake
There are already scammers taking advantage of those trying to help the people of Haiti.More >>
Sen. Corker says he feels 'strong connection' to Haiti
Sen. Corker says he feels 'strong connection' to Haiti
The devastating earthquake in Haiti has struck an emotional chord with U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, who has said a mission trip to the country 25 years ago led him to public service.More >>

How to help

Several agencies and charities are organizing relief efforts to Haiti

American Red Cross
There are several ways to donate. Call (800) 257-7575 or contact your local Red Cross chapter.
Catholic Relief Services
UNICEF
CARE
Save the Children
Remote Area Medical
Samaritan's Purse
More relief agencies responding with help in Haiti

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Earthquake in Haiti

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