HELP HAITI NOW. Please do whatever you can to help the thousands of victims suffering after the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Boston will host a number of special events to raise money for Haitian support organizations this week. If you are not able to attend, please consider donating, Paul Farmers Partners in Health is on the ground in Haiti now. Check out their website to learn more as the aftershocks, both seismic and traumatic continue to rock this struggling nation.
Join Senator Robert Hedlund, State Representative Jeffrey Sanchez, Boston City Council President Mike Ross, Boston City Councilor At-Large Ayanna Pressley and City Councilor John Tobin Wed, Jan. 27, 6-9 PM. The Vault (Side Room). 105 Water Street, Boston, MA. Suggested donation levels $20, $50, $100. Donations go to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund’s relief and recovery efforts.
For info: Kristine Glynn at krisglynn@gmail.com or 617-407-1208 or Amy Goldberg at amylgoldberg@yahoo.com or 617-515-4142
Tues. Jan. 26 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. $100 inclusive, 100% to benefit Yéle Haiti
Chef Evan Deluty & some of his chef friends along with the Yéle Haiti foundation started by musician Wyclef Jean will host a one-night-only fundraiser for the Haitian earthquake victims. Chefs will serve hors d’oeurves from their menus, and there will be an open bar for thirsty donors. Chef Deluty's favorite jazz band will play and all proceeds will go directly to Yéle Haiti. Call Stella at 617.247.7747 for further information. Yéle Haiti is a foundation started by Grammy-Award winning musician, producer and social entrepreneur Wyclef Jean.
Founder by Paul Farmer, PIH is seeking donations and other support to help those affected by the recent earthquake. PIH has been working on the ground in Haiti for over 20 years. Based in Boston, PIH employs more than 11,000 people worldwide, including doctors, nurses and community health workers. The vast majority of PIH staff are local nationals based in the communities we serve.
