Wednesday, January 13, 2010

@ and you can help rebuild Haiti!!

Because we like to be your #1 source of information regarding art/culture...we're bringing you some of the options you have to help Philadelphia and and our efforts in assiting the people of Haiti.

  1. http://www.yele.org/ is where you click on DONATE and spread monetary love OR text YELE to 501501 and automatically donate $5 (which will be added to your phone bill)
  2. For Philadelphia residents, slightly used clothing and shoes can be dropped off at Duafe Hoalistic Hair Care, their locations are, 3502 Scott Lane (267-297-7636) or 2947 West Girard Avenue (215-232-6850) between the hours of 8a,-7pm Wed-Sat.
  3. TEXT the word "Haiti" to 90999, it will automatically donate $10 2 the Red Cross, & post on your phone bill.
  4. Supplies Needed!! Make a monetary donation to Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia to the Haitian Relief Fund via paypal. All funds will go towards purchasing of items that must be bought in Haiti to defray shipping cost as well as medical supplies.
  • Purchase or bring cots and tents that will be instrumental in providing temporary shelter to those who have been displaced
  • Medical supplies such as band aids, alcohol, peroxide, etc.
  • Water and non-perishable food items.Generators and Industrial supplies for building will be needed for rebuilding.
  • Supplies for children such as diapers, baby clothes, wipes and bottles are of great need as well.
  • Call elected officials in your area and ask them to partner with HPP.

Current Drop Off Sites

  • The Office of State Senator Leanna M.Washington 1555-A Wadsworth Ave.Philadelphia PA 19150
  • Leon H. Sullivan Charitable Trust 5601 Vine Street Unit 9Philadelphia Pa 19139
  • Vivant Art Collections (Monetary donations & Medical Supplies Only)60 North 2nd StreetPhiladelphia PA 19106

FUNDRAISER AT VIVANT ART COLLECTIONIN CONJUNCTION WITH HPP, HCP, VIVANT UNICEF & RED CROSSMONDAY,

JANUARY 18TH, 2009 12PM - 8PM

DONATE NOW at hhphilly.org

For further information on how to help, please call Yve-Car Momperousse, Board Chair at 973-280-2307 or Florcy Morisset, Community Development Chair at 310-612-4636.

You can also send an email to email vivantartcollection@gmail.com or yvecar@hpphilly.org