On Tuesday, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. More than 50,000 people are feared dead and 3 million more (one third of Haiti's population) are left without access to food, water, shelter and electricity. Relief efforts are currently underway and you can play a part.
Please make a monetary donation to one of the agencies responding to the Haitian earthquake relief. The situation is dire, and the people of Haiti are counting on our compassion and generosity. Every little bit helps, so don't think you lack the means to make a difference. You know the money that you were saving to buy a new mascara, lip gloss or eye cream? Donate it to this very worthy cause. I guarantee you won't miss it, and your small sacrifice could save someone’s life.Yesterday, I took my 'new jeans fund' and split it amongst the American Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders. New jeans would have been cute, but I couldn't justify spoiling myself when there are so many people without bare necessities.
Visit CNN.com for a comprehensive list of charities that are providing critical assistance to those affected by the catastrophic earthquake.
