Cash is Best for Haiti Relief

OEM urges New Yorkers who wish to help those affected by the earthquake in Haiti to make cash donations. The Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City will be directing cash contributions to organizations working in Haiti. Why make cash donations? Relief agencies will often spend cash in the disaster area, helping the local economy get back on its feet. Cash donations help avoid the costly and time-consuming process of collecting, packing, transporting, storing, and distributing donated goods. Cash donations allow relief agencies to make purchases that meet victims' precise needs. Cash donations to recognized relief organizations are tax deductible. Read the Tip of the Week online