Stay Lounge will host "Love Helps: Haitian Earthquake Relief Afterwork Mixer" tonight from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. There is no cover-charge, however, donations are accepted and encouraged. Donations other than monetary are also accepted such as pre-paid cell phones. All donations will be given to Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti foundation. Music will be provided by Haitian deejay Vega Benetton. Sponsors for the event include VladTV.com, 5pointmagazine.com, FreesWorld.com and many more.
Stay Lounge is located at 244 East Houston St., New York, NY 10009.
A 7.0 earthquake ravaged Haiti on Tuesday January 12, 2010, which, according to The International Red Cross, has affected an estimated three-million people. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake was the most violent earthquake in a century, and the strongest Haiti has experienced in over 200 years. Aide for the victims of this natural disaster has been made via government organizations, celebrities, sports organizations and more. Here are a few ways you can donate.
Yéle Haiti, an organization founded by Wyclef Jean in 2005, aims to provide greater knowledge for Haiti and provides community service programs including distributing food and providing emergency care for those in need. Monetary donations for the earthquake victims can me mailed to the following address:
Yele Haiti P.O. Box 2345 New York, NY 10108
Soles4Souls, a charitable organization that assists in the donating of shoes to those in need worldwide, is currently accepting both monetary donations and shoes. Donations can be made via the Soles4Souls Web site, or by mail:
Soles4Souls Inc Suite 210 2900 Lebanon Road Nashville, TN 37214
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), established in 1971, is an organization that provides medical assistance in almost 60 countries to people whose survival is in jeopardy due to numerous causes, such as malnutrition, epidemics, natural disasters and more. Donations can be made via the Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) Web site.
