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WGU is still accepting tax-deductible donations to match up to a total of $50,000

Western Governors University staff and students have donated more than $13,500 to support the American Red Cross relief effort in Haiti. With the WGU match, the WGU community has committed $27,200 to the Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund. Thanks to everyone who has given so generously!

To donate, go to: http://www.wgu.edu/about_WGU/haiti. You can make your contribution using Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or PayPal account via a secure PayPal website. Donations via check can be sent to the address below and made out to “American Red Cross.”

Your Donation Will Make a Difference!

Donations made through WGU will be given to the Red Cross Haiti Relief Effort to provide families basic items for post-disaster living.  The Red Cross has already begun to distribute these items, including blankets, bed mats, tarps, personal hygiene items, cooking utensils and water vessels. Learn more about what is being sent to Haiti.

Deduct Your Donation on Your 2009 Return!

Your donations for Haiti relief are tax deductible, and  donations made through March 1, 2010 can be deducted on your 2009 Return. Read more about Haiti Relief 2009 Tax Deductions.

www.wgu.edu/about_WGU/haiti