The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain connects donors who care with causes that matter in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington. If you'd like to make a difference in your community, please contact us for more information.

Help Relief Efforts in Haiti and Chile

Haiti Earthquake - (January 15, 2010) - On January 12, 2010, the most powerful earthquake to hit Haiti in a century had devastating effects on the Haitian people. Join the effort to bring food, water, shelter and medical services to the survivors of the earthquake. You play an important part in philanthropy's response. Learn more about the ways you can help the international relief and recovery efforts ongoing in Haiti.

Chilean Earthquake - An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 occurred in the early morning hours of February 27, 2010 off the Chilean coast.  The epicenter was 201 miles southwest of the capitol, Santiago, but just over 60 miles from Chile's second-largest city, Concepción.  The earthquake is one of the strongest on record, sending tsunami warnings throughout the Pacific and triggering aftershocks as powerful as 6.9.  Chile's president called the earthquake an "enormous catastrophe" as the number of reported dead rose to more than 700, a figure that is expected to rise.  Learn more about the ways you can help alleviate the suffering caused by this most recent natural disaster.

 




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