Avila said the country is poor by any standard so the unthinkable misery has people across the world taking action to help. "I think that's why there's so much, there's just so much feeling and compassion is because people who know the suffering appreciate the fact that this is the last thing that Haiti needed," said Avila.
Catholic relief organizations are mobilizing to help in aid efforts. Catholic Charities has already pledged $5 million dollars and the Diocese of Fresno plans to announce its plans to help Thursday.