HIGH POINT – Less than two months after the Haitian earthquake hit, meriting donations and relief efforts from organizations across the world, one of the strongest earthquakes recorded in history hit Chile.

The event left some organizations to decide if they would contribute to Chile’s relief efforts as well with major projects and fundraising efforts already in progress in Haiti. The following is a list of national organizations with offices in the Triad that are assisting Chile as well as Haiti:

• The American Red Cross has contributed $250,000 to Chile relief efforts, according to the High Point/Thomasville chapter. To donate to the Red Cross International Relief Fund, call 1-800-REDCROSS.

• The Salvation Army is expanding its emergency relief response in Concepcion, Chile, to those who have suffered as a result of the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that devastated much of the country, according to the High Point Salvation Army office. Various locations are without electricity, water and gas, according to Salvation Army officers there. To donate by credit card to the Salvation Army’s Chile relief efforts, go to the organization’s Web site at www.SalvationArmyUSA.org and click on “Chile Relief.”

• Habitat for Humanity is continuing its housing rebuilding efforts in Chile after the earthquake. To donate by credit card to Habitat for Humanity, go to its Web site at www.Habitat.org and click on “Help earthquake victims in Chile.”

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