The more that I read and see and hear about the tragedy that is unfolding in Haiti, the more I ache with a sense of horror and helplessness. The event is so overwhelming that it is easy to feel lost and unsure of how to assist the people that are so desperately in need. Yesterday I made a donation to the International Response Fund of the Red Cross, but I wanted to do more. That's why I was so glad to run across this effort, spearheaded by Jeanine of Aphrochic:
Bloggers from around the country are committing to a Bloggers Day of Action for Haiti. Today we use our blogs not just to discuss design and fashion, but to identify ways to help with the relief effort in a country that has been devastated by disaster. The participating blogs are taking this day to post about the amazing culture and diversity of this island country and ways that you can help make a difference. Later today AphroChic will be hosting a charity auction to help raise funds for efforts on the ground, auctioning works from some of your very favorite designers including Laidback Home, Hammocks & High Tea, Verre New York, and Name Your Design, just to name a few.
Today we are committed to taking action, and I ask you to join us. If you are a blogger or designer who would like to participate in the Bloggers Day of Action for Haiti, please e-mail Jeanine at jeanine@aphrochicshop.com
Together, we can raise thousands for all those in need.
Charitable donations can be sent to:
- Red Cross
- UNICEF
- Yele Haiti
Indeed Haiti needs all the help they could get! I have friends there right now and have update on my blog on what is going on!
ReplyDeleteWe are in prayers for those affected!
Thank you for participating in this relief effort. It is going to be such a long and arduous haul for these poor people. We also made a donation to Doctors without Borders as they are already there and doing what they can.
ReplyDeleteMy dad wrote little poems. Yesterday, I came across this one that I think is so fitting:
When one commits an act of love and/or
compassion on any level--
The entire planet and all its inhabitants
are instantly rewarded.
Howard Ratnakar Zvi Keshen
Much love to you and yours.
Howard's poem is so encouraging and true. Thank you, Aunt Pat! Love you!
ReplyDeleteThank you & your fellow bloggers for dedicating your blogs to Haiti.
ReplyDeleteAs our hearts break open from the devastation, it is so important to take whatever action we can. For now, sending money seems to be the best we can do.
And thank you, Aunt Pat, for sharing your dad's perfect poem.
God bless you! I am contributing on every level possible. Thank you for your dedication to help these poor people. God bless them and God bless you!
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