How to Help Haiti
Friday, May 21, 2010
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by Sam Worley on
Fri, May 21, 2010 at 3:06 PM
On Sat 5/22 from 2 to 5 PM, the
Chicago alumnae chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority hosts a free
International Awareness Festival at D'Estee Inc. (4525 S. King). Panelists from Asia, South America, and Africa will discuss global health and economic issues, and participants can sample international cuisine and browse a marketplace of international vendors selling clothing, jewelry, and other items. Proceeds from sales benefit ongoing relief efforts in Haiti as well as the chapter's well-building project in Africa.
Tags: Chicago Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta, International Awareness Festival, D'Estee, global health, economics, Haiti, earthquake relief, Africa, South America, Asia
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Friday, May 7, 2010
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by Sam Worley on
Fri, May 7, 2010 at 11:42 AM
Tonight from 6 to 10 PM, the arts group Fresh Mint Media hosts "Art Relief: Help for Haiti," a benefit for UNICEF's Haiti relief work, at Creative Studio Space (2941 W. Belmont). A silent auction curated by Samantha Haring features paintings, sculpture, photos, and other works made by more than 30 visual artists, including School of the Art Institute faculty and students and members of the Des Plaines Art Guild and Des Plaines Camera Club. Also at the party: food and drinks, psychics, and tarot card readings. Admission is a $10 suggested donation. For more info, contact Haring at 847-533-5959 or via e-mail.
Tags: Art Relief, Creative Studio Space, Samantha Haring, Fresh Mint Media, UNICEF, Haiti, relief work, silent auction, School of the Art Institute, Des Plaines Art Guild, Des Plaines Camera Club
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
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by Sam Worley on
Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 5:38 PM
On Sat 4/17 from 9 AM to 4 PM, the Bruce K. Hayden Center for the Performing Arts (1900 W. Van Buren) at Malcolm X College hosts the education and culture event "
The Year of Africa: Africa, Cuba, the Diaspora, and the Haitian Crisis," with proceeds benefiting ongoing relief efforts in Haiti. Activities include a 9 AM dance class, a 9:45 AM community drum circle, and a silent auction. General admission is $30 and includes all events plus lunch; students and seniors pay $15. Tickets are available through the event Web site, at
mcarrington6@ccc.edu, or at 312-850-7472. All proceeds will fund work coordinated by the Evanston-based crisis relief organization the
Haitian Congress to Fortify Haiti.
Tags: Haiti, Malcolm X College, The Year of Africa, relief, fund-raiser, Haitian Congress to Fortify Haiti, drum circle, dancing, Bruce K. Hayden Center for the Performing Arts
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Monday, March 15, 2010
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by Sam Worley on
Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 4:31 PM
Tomorrow from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, the real estate agency
Century 21 S.G.R. Inc. hosts a Haiti relief benefit at its property at 1254 W. Jackson. Admission is $5 and includes a raffle with prizes donated by West Loop businesses, hors d'oeuvres, and cocktails. All proceeds go to the international relief agency
Save the Children.
Tags: Save the Children, Haiti, Century 21 SGR, benefits
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Friday, February 26, 2010
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by Sam Worley on
Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Tonight from 7 to 10 PM, Studio Within Salon/Spa hosts "Go Within to Give to Those Without" — a fashion show and benefit for the American Red Cross's Haiti relief efforts — at Architectural Artifacts (4325 N. Ravenswood). The event includes a cocktail hour with passed food and a silent auction, and a free Studio Within haircut. Tickets are available here.
Tags: Studio Within Salon/Spa, Haiti, American Red Cross, fashion show, haircut, benefits, fund-raisers, Studio Within, Ravenswood
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
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by Sam Worley on
Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 1:10 PM
All proceeds from Theori Media's Fri 2/26 performance of Wendell J. Tucker's "sociological musical" I Still Love H.E.R. (atributetohiphop) will benefit Haiti relief work undertaken by Wyclef Jean's Yele Haiti. Described by Laura Molzahn as an "unguided tour of hip-hop music and dance," the show runs through 3/27 at the Chicago Center for Performing Arts (777 N. Green). Tickets are $20-$25 and can be purchased here; Friday's show time is 8 PM.
Tags: I Still Love H.E.R. (atributetohiphop), Haiti, Wendell J. Tucker, Chicago Center for Performing Arts, Theori Media, Wyclef Jean, Yele Haiti, Haiti, dance, hip-hop
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Friday, February 5, 2010
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by Sam Adams on
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 3:07 PM
On Sun 2/7, the proceeds of all haircut sales at
Art + Science Salon's three locations will go to
Little by Little, a nonprofit organization that carries out health care and nutrition programs, sustainability initiatives, and other projects in Haiti. The locations and hours are 1971 N. Halsted, 10 AM-5 PM (312-787-4247); 1552 N. Milwaukee, 9 AM-6 PM (773-227-4247); and 811 Church in Evanston, 9 AM-6 PM (847-864-4247).
Tags: Art and Science, Haiti, haircuts, Little by Little, fund-raiser, haircut, salon, benefit, fund-raising
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
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by Robyn Chang on
Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 2:46 PM
On Sat 2/6 from 10 AM to 7 PM, Hude Park's
Artisans 21 Gallery (1373 E. 53rd) holds a free benefit for Haiti. Ten percent of sales from pottery, jewelry, woven goods, and other items— along with all proceeds generated from raffle sales (tickets are $5 each)— will go to the humanitarian organization
CARE, which has been distributing food and other supplies to earthquake victims. Food and drinks will be served. For more information, call 312-226-7474.
Tags: How to help Haiti Chicago, Artisans 21 Gallery, Haiti benefits, Chicago, Haiti fund-raisers
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Posted
by Robyn Chang on
Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 12:32 PM
Tonight
LaSalle Power Co. (500 N. LaSalle) hosts the
Unite 4 Haiti Benefit from 6 to 10 PM, with all proceeds going to
Doctors Without Borders. Chicago's hip-hop duo
RichKiddz and the Platinum Crue dance troupe will perform, Natalie Getz (ABC's
The Bachelor), NBC5 meteorologist Ginger Zee, and others will take turns bartending, and Centered Chef, SRO Catering, and Big Delicious Planet will supply hors d’oeuvres. Other attractions include a photobooth, DJ sets, and a silent auction for goods donated by Garrett Popcorn, Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap, Halo for Men, and other Chicago businesses. Admission is $20.
Tags: LaSalle Power Co., Doctors Without Borders, Haiti benefit, DJ Billy the Kid, DJ Dante the Don, DJ Matt Roan, Platinum Crue Dance Troupe, RichKiddz, Dragon Bleu Vodka, Bottle Green Cordialand, Natalie Getz, Ginger Zee, Centered Chef, SRO Catering, Big Delicious Planet
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
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by Heather Kenny on
Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 2:58 PM
The designers of this Threadless T-shirt (which reads "Men anpil chay pa lou," a Haitian proverb that means "Many hands make the load lighter") are donating all proceeds to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund. As of January 25, they'd collected $70,000; men's, women's, and kids' sizes are still available.
Tags: Haiti, Threadless, T-shirts
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