The Haiti disaster and Gaza blockade are crises that all of us who are blessed must stop to reflect on, and act upon, to assist those most in dire need of our wealth, prayers, and expert assistance. With the Haiti crisis in a critical situation as far as saving those survivors under the rubble, treating the injured, and feeding and attending to the needs of all the affected, the call for assistance has gone out. And it is thankfully being answered, notwithstanding the economic crisis. Millions responded to the SMS campaigns to make donations.

I am extremely proud of my Flint community, who raised over $10,000 in an impromptu fund raising campaign, and whose school children are raising money...

http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2010/01/flint_islamic_center_raises_mo.html

More needs to be done. As we are taught "If one of you sees something bad, they should change it with their hand. If they can not, with their tongue, if they can not, in their heart, and that is the weakest of faith." and "None of you truly believes unless you want from your brother what you want for yourself."

If the roles were reversed, and we were the victims, how would you want the rest of the world to respond? As such act accordingly. If you can volunteer to go there and help, GO. If you can organize a fund raising or food or medicine drive campaign, GO. If you can donate, DO IT. If all you can do is pray for them, DO IT. Don't just sit there and watch. Do something!