On January 15, the Xeko players came together to discuss the tragic earthquake in Haiti,  how we could help as a community, and how players could help in their community.  It is very clear you all have started working in your communities to send relief efforts.  Below are a few questions from tonight’s forum.

Q: What is most needed in Haiti?

A: Water is the first need in Haiti. Water is fundamental to survival and that is why it’s the most important. Mercy Corps will be sending water supplies to Haiti. They also need food and shelter.  Several relief agencies are sending teams to assess the needs of the Haitian people.  These efforts will continue for a long time, as they begin to rebuild their country.

Q: How do our virtual coins go to help people in Haiti?

A: Your virtual coin donations will cause Xeko to donate to Mercy Corps. Mercy Corps is an organization that travels around the world to countries in need to get rid of suffering and poverty by building up communities.

Q: What other ways can we help?

A: You can give your time, finances, and organize others to help.  Here are some suggestions below:

-      Donate in the Haiti Relief store in the marketplace, Xeko will then donate to Mercy Corps

-      Make donations to MercyCorps.org

-      Ask your teacher if your class can do a fundraiser

-      Contact your local Salvation Army

-      Donate to UNICEF; their donations will go to children, the most vulnerable population in any natural disaster. www.unicefusa.org

-      To find ways to help locally, have your parents dial 211, which is the United Ways referral line  (more…)