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Web Site Launches With Reviews of Haiti Relief Nonprofits

GreatNonprofits and GuideStar have launched a new Web site focused on disaster response:

http://www.greatnonprofits.org/haiti

The site contains reviews of nonprofits working in Haiti. These reviews will help the public identify the organizations that are working the most effectively on the ground in Haiti. They can then make informed and confident donation decisions to help the relief effort.

GreatNonprofits is the leading provider of user-generated ratings and reviews of nonprofits, and GuideStar is the premier source of information about U.S. nonprofits. The two leading Web sites in nonprofit information launched the site for the public to learn where they can give their money and goods to help those in need in Haiti.

"There are now more than 50 nonprofits that are vying for donors money for aid to Haiti. Which ones are trustworthy? Which ones actually make things happen? Now, you can read reviews about these aid organizations written by volunteers and donors and make an informed decision," says Perla Ni, CEO of GreatNonprofits.

"Charity reviews help donors find the nonprofits that are doing the best jobs in Haiti," said Bob Ottenhoff, GuideStar's president and CEO. "At this time in the crisis, when lives are still at risk and suffering is widespread, it's vital to support effective organizations that can get aid to the people who need it."

Reviews of nonprofits working on the ground in Haiti are at http://www.greatnonprofits.org/haiti. Individuals can use these reviews to find places to donate and help those dealing with the tragedy.

The review process is ongoing. Anyone with firsthand experience with a nonprofit as a donor, board member, volunteer, or recipient of the organization's services is encouraged to write a review about that organization. See reviews or write a review at www.greatnonprofits.org/haiti.

Media Contacts:

Perla Ni perlani [at] greatnonprofits.org 415.902.2659 (cell)

Suzanne Coffman Scoffman [at] guidestar.org 757.941-1427 (office)