VISTA — Burlington Coat Factory of Vista has joined forces with the American Red Cross to provide relief in Haiti. The company is encouraging local residents to help the countless victims of the recent devastation in Haiti by visiting the store at 650 Sycamore Avenue, where they will be collecting donations to support the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and

Development Fund. Donations will be accepted at that location, as well as at any of the more than 430 Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide.

Donations to the American Red Cross will support emergency relief efforts to help those affected by this earthquake. Assistance provided by the

American Red Cross may include sending relief supplies, mobilizing relief workers and providing financial resources.