Mt. Rose – Ski Tahoe made a $5,000 donation to the Haiti Earthquake Response Fund to aid the victims of the Haiti earthquake. The rounded amount donated represents $10 per Mt. Rose employee on the 2009-10 payroll.

The devastating earthquakes that hit Haiti in January have resulted in more than 150,000 deaths, untold casualties and severe infrastructure damage. The first 7.0 earthquake was the worst in the region in more than 200 years.

The Mt. Rose donation was made to OXFAM International. Oxfam delivers immediate life-saving assistance to people affected by natural disasters or conflict and helps to build their resilience to future disasters. Oxfam has flown in more than 60 tons of emergency supplies and equipment, including clean water, buckets, water treatment kits, shelters and sanitation tools as part of the Haiti Earthquake Response. Oxfam has reached 85,000 people across seven sites and are working to expand that to 110,000. With water trucks arriving daily now, the focus is on preventing the spread of waterborne disease.

Mt. Rose is hoping to show support for those affected by this disaster with this donation and inspire other businesses to do the same. To make a donation, text “Haiti” to the number 90999 to donate $10 to the Red Cross.