Mayor Kasim Reed's Statement on Haiti Relief Effort
Post Date:01/14/2010
On behalf of the City of Atlanta, I would like to extend our deepest condolences to the people of Haiti in the wake of the terrible tragedy that has struck their nation. Our thoughts and prayers are with the fallen, the injured and the bereaved. To the many relatives here in Atlanta, and across the nation, know that your grief and concerns are shared by us all. We are profoundly moved by the sheer scope of the devastation and shaken by the seeming randomness of fate. The loss of so many lives in Haiti reminds us all our shared vulnerability before nature. My hope is that our city will act in the “Atlanta way,” recognizing our shared humanity and obligation to one another. This should be our motivation as we come together to relieve the crushing need of the Haitian people. The City of Atlanta and Care International have established a partnership to bring our shared resources bear in Haiti. Accordingly, I am calling upon all Atlantans to join me in making immediate and generous donations to this humanitarian cause. Those donations can be made quickly and conveniently online at AtlantaCares.org. Thank you for your prayers and generous offers of support.