The iTunes Store Now Lets Customers Donate $2 to $200 To The Victims Of Typhoon Haiyan

Apple iTunes is contributing a lot for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan. Now customers can donate $2 to $200 to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan whenever they make a purchase from the iTunes Store.The storm smashed into the Philippines over the weekend of Nov. 9, leaving at least 1,774 dead, 2,487 injured and 660,000 displaced, according to CNN. All contribution done by iTunes will be sent to American Red Cross to provide shelter , food , emotional support and other assistance to victims.All the personal information about the people who will donate money will not be disclosed to the relief agency. If the amount will exceed what is needed to assist people affected by the typhoon , the Red Cross will utilize the money to help other victims of other disasters happening in the world. The donated money will be used for a good cause which is the responsibility of relief agency.

The official statement which is present on the donation page on iTunes states ,

“ iTunes will transfer 100% of your donation to the American Red Cross, Because iTunes is not sharing your personal information with the American Red Cross, the American Red Cross is unable to further acknowledge your donation, You will receive an email receipt from the iTunes Store which will serve as your only acknowledgment of your donation. The donation will also appear on your credit card statement as a transaction with the iTunes Store. You do not purchase any goods or receive any services from iTunes by making a donation. Any donation collected by iTunes is collected in the name and on the account of the American Red Cross. This donation may not qualify for any tax deduction or other tax benefits. iTunes Store credit cannot be used to make a donation.”

In addition to the iTunes option, the United Nations World Food Program, UNICEF, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity and plenty of other organizations allow you to donate online or via text. Those donations will help the 2.5 million people in the nation that CNN said still need food, water and other assistance.