Support Haiti Events (Support Groups, Fundraisers & Vigils)
EthnicEvents.com extends its support to the thousands of Haitians who have been devastated by or indirectly affected by the earthquake disaster that took place earlier this week. Thousands of Haitians around the country are hoping for the best and grieving the worst as this tragedy unfolds.
According to the United States 2000 Census, the Haitian community in the United States is estimated at nearly 420,000 foreign born individuals with Haitian community leaders predicting as much as 1 million residents around the country.
With no real way to get in contact with loved ones, Haitians and non-Haitians alike are banding together to create support groups, fundraiser events and resources that will bring some sense of hope in an otherwise helpless situation.
The top ten states with the largest foreign-born populations from Haiti are:
Florida 182,224
New York 125,475
Massachusetts 33,862
New Jersey 31,963
Connecticut 7,902
Maryland 5,367
Pennsylvania 4,977
Georgia 4,909
Illinois 4,358
California 3,006
*Source: US Census Bureau, Census 2000
To do our part, EthnicEvents.com has put together a list of fundraising events and resource page:
Fundraising Events
Event Name:
“Ween For Haiti: Water & Aid Collection Event” Where: New York City, Katra Lounge (217 Bowery Street)
When: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 from 5-11 p.m
What: The Women In Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN) presents WEEN for Haiti: A Water & Aid Collection Event to support the victims of the devastating earthquake. All proceeds and water collected will go directly to Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti foundation & Doctors without Borders, the recipient of a Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.
Event Name:
Haiti Fundraiser at Rockit Wrigley
Where: Rockit Wrigleyville, 3700 N Clark St, Chicago IL773.645.4400
When: Saturday, January 16, 2010 - 9:00pm
What: Cocktails and mini-bites with $20 minimum donation for Haiti relief.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross has increased their relief effort funds to $10 million for immediate response action to Haiti. This money will go toward supplies for survivors, including blankets, kitchen sets and water containers.
Disaster Relief Specialists are also being sent to Haiti. The Red Cross is trying to work with people on the ground to get information on the situation. If you are concerned about relatives living in Haiti, please call 1-888-407-4747 or 202-647-5225.
The Salvation Army The Salvation Army teams are in Haiti surveying damage, but say there is still work to be done. You can make donations online or by phone at 1-800-Sal-Army (725-2769). Visit The Salvation Army's Facebook page for the latest updates on their activity in Haiti.
Mercy Corps
