The University of Lethbridge's International Centre for Students is serving as a drop-off point for donations to help the struggling residents of Haiti.

Residents in Haiti are working to recover from a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Haiti earlier this week. The earthquake has caused buildings to collapse and widespread damage throughout Port au Prince.

The Canadian Red Cross has contributed $200,000 from its International Disaster Relief Fund and Canadian aid workers are on standby to be deployed to Haiti if needed.

Canadians are encouraged to support Red Cross relief efforts by making a financial donation to the Canadian Red Cross Haiti Earthquake fund.

Those who wish to make donations on campus can do so at a Canadian Red Cross donation box located in the International Centre for Students (SU047). All money raised will be passed on to the Canadian Red Cross Haiti Earthquake fund.

A charitable receipt for tax deductions will be provided upon request. When you make your donation at the International Centre for Students, please use the envelope provided by the Canadian Red Cross and indicate a receipt is required.

Alternatively, you may make a payment online with the Red Cross at: https://www.paypaq.com/redcross/new/

Please direct any questions or concerns to charlene.janes@uleth.ca