December 26, 2003
Please Help!!!
the eyeranian pleads for your generosity as a devastating earthquake has killed thousands and destroyed many homes in Iran and donations are badly needed to help in this humanitarian effort. Recommended method of sending donations is through Mercy Corps and they can be reached via their web site mercycorps.org or by calling 1.800.292.3355 ext. 250
Mailing address to send your checks is:
Mercy Corps
Iran Earthquake
Dept. W
PO Box 2669
Portland, OR 97208-266
Please mark your checks with “Iran Earthquake” so the funds are directed towards this effort. Thank you.
UPDATE - Another spot for your donations:
Natasha Behbahany of Relief International assures me that "there is a specific RI team on the ground currently offering humanitarian services to the victims." Also, they have some experience in this area, having "had on-going representation in Iran that has been working on long-term reconstruction efforts from the 2002 Qazvin earthquake and the 2001 Golestan flood".
They are accepting donations on-line right here. Options are good.