Principality lend a hand to Haiti
Principality Building Society has opened its counters to raise money for the Haiti Earthquake Appeal.
Members of the public can visit any of the 51 Principality branches in communities across Wales and the borders to donate money towards the appeal.
More than a million people have lost their homes following the earthquake in Haiti on Tuesday 12 January, and schools and hospitals have been destroyed. Many people are still sleeping outside and little heavy equipment can be found to free trapped survivors, remove rubble and clear streets.
Haiti, which has experienced years of political turmoil and unrest and is the poorest country in the Western hemisphere, has few resources to deal with an emergency on this scale.
Wales’ largest building society has joined forces with Y Care International* to raise money for their partners, ACT Alliance and the Dominican Republic YMCA to provide vital support to the most vulnerable people.
The situation is desperate, and Principality is urging people to act now and support the appeal so that aid can be delivered to provide urgent shelter, clean drinking water and equipment to improve sanitation. A convoy containing vital food supplies and blankets is also currently being sent from Y Care International’s partner YMCA in the Dominican Republic.
Graeme Yorston, Chief Operating Officer of Principality Building Society, said: “We want to make it as easy as possible for the public to donate money towards this international appeal which has had a horrific effect on millions of innocent people. Through Y Care International we can ensure that funds reach the people who need it as quickly as possible.”
Donations to the Haiti Appeal can be made over the counter at any of Principality’s 51 branches throughout Wales and the borders. Customers can visit www.principality.co.uk or phone 0845 0450 452 to find their nearest branch.
Mr Yorston added: “We have supported Y Care since 1990 and over the years our staff, customers and members of the public have raised almost £150,000 for international appeals.”
It is thought that the death toll in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas, could reach up to 200,000 and up to three million people are thought to have been affected.
