In the aftermath of the massive 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Haiti, the world has responded with aid. Genorosity has taken many forms. At my own high school, McQuaid Jesuit, we have emptied out our pockets for the suffering Haitians. We donated over $3,000, and an anonymous donor matched our donations. In the end, $6,100 have been donated to the Jesuit Refugee Service.
Let's hope that the Haitians can find some comfort in this dismal time. As the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, Haiti was facing problems before the earthquake even struck. It is hard to believe that such a destitute nation can be enveloped by further chaos.
It's time to pray, time to reflect on our own "misfortunes," and time to be generous.
Amazing Haiti Fundraising Effort From McQuaid Students
About Me
- Nick
- Rochester, NY, United States
- I am a junior in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. I love to write about almost anything -- sports, current issues, politics, etc. In the future I would like to pursue a career in business, journalism, or law.