The devastation that occurred in Haiti earlier this year has been on everyone’s mind and has affected people all around the world.  Many organizations are doing their part to help by providing much needed food and supplies.  In efforts to help Haiti, many companies in the hospitality industry, including the timeshare industry are implementing programs that will allow their customers to help without directly asking for money.

Timeshare companies, such as Marriott, Starwood, and Wyndham are offering their members an opportunity to donate their timeshare points to provide relief to victims in Haiti. Not only are timeshare and hotel companies offering their members a way to help, but other companies, including American Airlines and Delta, are offering their customers an opportunity to donate their frequent flier miles towards cash credit to the Red Cross.

Whether you own a Marriott timeshare, a Sheraton timeshare, a Hilton Timeshare, or a Wyndham timeshare, you can donate your timeshare points to help provide relief in Haiti. Below is information pertaining to specific timeshare companies and how they are providing opportunities to help Haiti.

Marriott reward members can donate 10,000 points, which will equal to a $25 cash donation to the Red Cross.  A 18,000 point donation will equal to $50 and 180,000 points will equal to a $1,000 donation. In addition to offering members the opportunity to donate reward points, Marriott is sending $500,000 to the Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund, as well as using their Marriott properties in San Juan, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic as staging areas for relief work, since there are no Marriott hotels or timeshares in Haiti.

Sheraton or Starwood is also offering Preferred Guest members the opportunity to donate Starpoints to the American Red Cross.  With only 4,000 points you can make a $50 donation and with 8,000 points you can donate $100. A 12,000 point donation equals to $150 and 16,000 points equals to a $200 donation. Starwood is also matching point donations made through February 15, 2010.

Wyndham is offering members an opportunity to donate their points to over 100 national charities including the American Red Cross, AmeriCares, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and Magan David Adom.  A donation of 5,000 points equals to $25, 10,500 points makes a $50 donation, and 20,500 points equals to a $100 donation. In addition, Wyndham is using the Wyndham Montreal Airport hotel as a staging area for Haitian victims arriving into Canada.

Hilton is offing a $25 donation to the IFRC and the Red Crescent Societies for every 1,000 points donated from members.  Hilton HHoners members must specify “Haiti Relief Efforts” when making their donations.

By everyone donating some of their points, we can make a difference to the Haitian victims.  Please consider making a donation using your timeshare or frequent flier miles points today.