Local concerts to help Haiti relief efforts
On Sunday, January 17, there's a Haiti Relief Concert and Food Drive at Chicago's (3120 Commodore Plaza). Bring two or more cans of food or $5.00 for admission. 100% of the proceeds go to Yele Haiti Relief Fund.
On the bill: Ria, Zoé d'Hauthuille, Rocker Alix, Space Hippie and Super Locks. More musical acts are being added.
You may donate now through Wyclef Jean's foundation, Yele Haiti by texting "Yele" to 501501 and $5 will be charged to your phone bill and given to relief projects through the organization.
Doors Open at 7 pm, for info, please call 786 200 4540 or visit: http://coconutgrovelive.blogspot.com/
A large concert, which may span two days is in the works for the weekend of January 23 and 24. It is planned for Peacock Park. We'll let you know what's up when it's released to us.
On the bill: Ria, Zoé d'Hauthuille, Rocker Alix, Space Hippie and Super Locks. More musical acts are being added.
You may donate now through Wyclef Jean's foundation, Yele Haiti by texting "Yele" to 501501 and $5 will be charged to your phone bill and given to relief projects through the organization.
Doors Open at 7 pm, for info, please call 786 200 4540 or visit: http://coconutgrovelive.blogspot.com/
A large concert, which may span two days is in the works for the weekend of January 23 and 24. It is planned for Peacock Park. We'll let you know what's up when it's released to us.
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8 Comments:
"Indications are emerging that his charity, Yele Haiti, is not the best place for your money to go right now."
Gawker.com and the smokinggun.com say that funds will be better used by the Red Cross or UN or other disaster relief groups.
Read and then make up your mind!
http://gawker.com/5449478/more-on-why-donating-to-wyclef-jeans-charity-might-not-be-the-best-way-to-help-haitians-right-now
Yele' will get my money.
They have the real inside of the troubles in Haiti.
Sure Red Cross & UN are great too.
They have their shortfalls also.
Wyclef Jean has proven himself as a real humanitarian.
Point is, please donate to the relief organizations of your choice. Just Help !
Peace and bless the people of Haiti.
completely AGREE YELE' have received my money. Red Cross was also accused of not allowing funds to go where they are supposed to with Katrina...
please check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDE8YJac0Wc
We all want to help, but just be careful. No offense to Mr. Jean, but questions have been raised. This will be a very complicated relief mission. If you want to make sure your money is going to the people quickly, check charitynavigator.org.
Thanks to everyone trying to help!
Thanks, Hope. It it important that aid reaches the people of Haiti quickly and efficiently. You want as much of your dollar as possible to reach these people, fast. Many established relief organizations are experienced in doing this with less than 1% of your donations going to administrative costs. You can check donation allocations through their websites, or through sites such as charitynavigator.
It's nice to see everyone wanting to help. It would be great to get these generous donations quickly to the people who need it now.
Wyclef responds:
Please watch the You tube clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDE8YJac0Wc&feature=player_embedded
I stand with Wyclef and Yele Haiti
This is just the beginning of a long and hard struggle for the people of Haiti.
Please help in anyway you can.
We hope to see you at the concert
Thank you
While his intentions are good, Wycleff should have thrown his support behind a reputable and already staffed organization that knows how to expedite aid from the US quickly and efficiently. Again, if you want your money to do the most good (ie. really help the people you're trying to help), check out the charity's website for their financials and specific game plan. That should always be posted.
May God bless Haiti
We would like to thank all the people whom came to support this event by donating food an money to Yele Haiti.
We also like to thank all the musicians who donated their time and talent to entertain and enlighten us during this hardship for the people of Haiti.
Jeff & Charlene
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