Haiti... You can help, get out there and do it!

Let's take a moment to put aside the professorisms and look at the current situation in Haiti. While many of us cannot jump on a plane and begin to help those in need, there are many things you can do from right here. Let's take a look at four things you can do today to help those directly effective by the recent earthquake in Haiti.

(1) Make a Care Package. That's right, go through your closet, get out old blankets, compile basic toiletry items, put them all together and donate them to your local charity like the Goodwill or American Red Cross.

(2) Pray. As Christians this is the most simple and most effective thing to do. Never doubt the power of prayer, so get on your needs and start praying! Yes, not only does your prayer count, it matters!So, start a prayer chain or host a night of prayer in your dorm or apartment dedicated to the recent events in Haiti. God is always listening, so pray for those missing, looking for loved ones, helping out in the trenches and those here on the home front helping out.

(3) Donate a little extra cash. While many college students live on limited means, any little bit helps. Cash in your old piggy bank, change in your ashtray or weekly Starbucks budget (despite the severity of your Starbucks addiction). Whatever you can donate to help those in need, is not only needed but greatly appreciated.

(4) Can't donate cash, donate time. Time is on your side. Get in touch with your local church, Red Cross or other charity and volunteer to help organize, pack and prepare items for shipment to Haiti. Whatever, you can do to help get the goods to the victims faster is helpful. If all you have is an hour, it will be an hour well spent. Don't worry, your TiVo or DVR will record the show you may miss.

Whatever you can do to help is big. Remember, as Christian it is our duty to help, especially those in need. As cliche as it may sound think of WWJD? at this point and know that anything you can do will help.