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How I can I help relief efforts in Haiti from Seattle?

Aside from making a student-sized donation to a relief organization, does anyone have any ideas as to how I might help? Volunteer services, locally? Other creative suggestions? Thanks!

hereandthere asked in News & Politics over 2 years ago | Report

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Check out crisis commons: http://crisiscommons.org/

They have a blog - http://haiti.crisiscommons.org/

Here's a post from the blog with an NPR story describing what they're up to http://haiti.crisiscommons.org/2010/01/nprs-kclu-coverage-of-crisis-camp/

There are some other posts with videos of what crisis camps in DC are like
http://haiti.crisiscommons.org/2010/01/kicking-off-the-second-week-of-crisis-camp-dc/

There was actually a crisis camp in Seattle (Shoreline) today. I didn't go, just happened to come across the link today. Maybe more are coming. http://www.eventbrite.com/event/542966026/?ref=esdg

There's a wiki, with evolving information about projects people can get involved in: http://wiki.crisiscommons.org/wiki/Main_Page

On the wiki there's a page with simple things you can do right now:
http://wiki.crisiscommons.org/wiki/Simple_Tasks_Anyone_Can_Do

There are a lot of projects and information to wade through, and it's not clear how you can best help, but at least that's the opposite problem from not having anything to do.

poltroon answered in News & Politics over 2 years ago | Report

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Do you have some computer skills? Or perhaps a strong back to pack computers for Haiti? http://www.interconnection.org. Check it out!

Danny Oberg answered in News & Politics over 2 years ago | Report

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Join the fb group "1000 Tents for Haiti." It's a grass-roots effort to send much-needed tents for 1000's of families living without shelter.

http://www.mcclatchydc.com/world/story/83064.html

Laura Wolf answered in News & Politics over 2 years ago | Report

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There are many local businesses who are donating portions of their proceeds to relief organizations (Coastal Kitchen and Liberty on Capitol Hill are two I've heard about). You could patronize one or more of them. There's also this event tonight at the Nabob in Queen Anne, which includes a raffle. Raffle tickets are $5 and I believe they're giving away prizes every hour all night long. They will also be donating a dollar for every signature drink purchased.

Partners in Health's website has a search function where you can look for events by location - you can attend these events or volunteer to help them out. You can also create your own event.

e.strange answered in News & Politics over 2 years ago | Report

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I think the best you can do is not to forget about them. Another student-sized donation six months to a year from now will be just as sorely needed as a donation today.

keshmeshi answered in News & Politics over 2 years ago | Report

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This Sunday January 24th is Dine Out Seattle for Haiti...http://www.tastyfeast.com/. Looks like so far 12 restaurants are participating.

threnody answered in News & Politics over 2 years ago | Report

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I think you will start seeing a lot of local fundraising events by non-profits soon - perhaps even student groups on your campus. Keep your eyes peeled and as soon as you see something interesting call and ask what kind of volunteer help they might need. I haven't heard of anything besides restaurant and bar events but check this page on the Seattle Times: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010834898_haitifundraisers19.html

asteria answered in News & Politics over 2 years ago | Report

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I would urge you to make your student size donation to one of the many organizations collecting money for the relief effort. One thing the Obama campaign taught us is that small donations made in vast numbers can add up to a hell of a lot of money.

If you want to give to a local organization doing work there give to Mercy Corps.

Dan Williams answered in News & Politics over 2 years ago | Report

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