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LI churches, schools, aid groups mobilize to help Haiti

Originally published: January 13, 2010 2:33 PM
Updated: January 13, 2010 8:47 PM
By BART JONES AND NOMAAN MERCHANT.  bart.jones@newsday.com,, nomaan.merchant@newsday.com

Quick ReadThe Diocese of Rockville Centre will take up a special collection at all 133 of its parishes on Sunday to assist victims of the earthquake in Haiti

Long Islanders have mobilized in response to reports of the devastation in Haiti, organizing drives and making donations at a moment's notice.

Churches are starting special collections, and area schools are holding fundraisers. The phones at the American Red Cross in Nassau County have been ringing all day with calls from people wishing to donate.

>>PHOTOS: Frantic rescue effort in Haiti...

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