A devastating earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, toppling homes, collapsing bridges and taking the lives of hundreds. The region and surrounding areas continue to experience aftershocks and the devastation continues to unfold as rescuers work to save as many as possible.

Here are ways you can help:

By texting a keyword to a designated short code via a mobile phone, a donation of $5 or $10 can be made to aid the people affected by this tragedy. One hundred percent (100 %) of your donation goes to the recipient charity, and the donation appears as a charge on your carrier bill, standard rates may apply.

     Donate By Phone

Text the word “CHILE” to 20222 to donate $10
On behalf of World Vision

Text the word “CHILE” to 52000 to donate $10
On behalf of the Salvation Army

Text the word “SAVE” to 20222 to donate $10
On behalf of Save the Children Federation, Inc.

Text the word “CHILE” to 85944 to donate $10
On behalf of International Medical Corp.

Text the word “4CHILE” to 50555 to donate $10
On behalf of Convoy of Hope

Text the word “CHILE” to 50555 to donate $10
On behalf of Friends of the World Program

Text the word “REBUILD” to 50555 to donate $10
On behalf of Friends of the Operation USA

AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless are providing free text messages in support of this effort.

For more information on these various campaigns, a list of approved Application Service Providers and how mobile giving works, visit www.mobilegiving.org.