Nearly 50,000 people may have been killed by the 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti on Tuesday, according to Haiti Red Cross’ most recent estimates. We at FlyBy are saddened by this tragedy, and we hope for only the best as the relief effort continues.

If you would like to help, President Drew G. Faust's office has posted a directory of ways for the members of the Harvard community to contribute. We also talked to Harvard Caribbean Club President Shellonda M. Anderson '11, who provided us with a list of more organizations that could use your support.

Many of these groups are based in the Boston area, but they are also part of larger charitable networks. If you're not back on campus yet, check to see if they have a branch near you.

Haitian Multi-Service Center (HMSC)

Dorchester, MA

(617) 436-2848

Haitian Coalition of Somerville

Somerville, MA

(617) 629-0799

Cambridge Haitian Services Collaborative

Cambridge, MA

(617) 349-6340

Haitian American Cultural Center

Cambridge, MA 02139