Posts Tagged ‘Haiti’
Partnering up with Centrevol to help Haiti; an easy choice
Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
Forget that they have impeccable fashion sense (would we partner up with anyone who didn’t?), or that their music is over-the-top infectious (try not stomping your feet to Fifth Avenue Dream). What drew us to Centrevol is their passion, their intimate relationship with their fans, and perhaps above all, their desire to do good.
Take your music, fashion and charitable cues from these guys
A mutual friend based out of the LA area contacted us regarding the bands desire to do a benefit show for Haiti, and we were both flattered and impressed by their idea. They told us that they would be holding a benefit show on May 13th in Long Beach, (details here) and that anyone attending would be admitted free if they were wearing our newly designed “help haiti” benefit tee. This shows not only a great deal about how they view their responsibility as human beings, but also the culture of awareness that seems to be growing in existence in our society. While there are still a great deal of stories about corporate greed and corruption, there also seems to be a renewal of awareness in our generation when it comes to helping others. That, friends, is encouraging.
Since our brands launch, 6 short months ago, we envisioned a scenario in which we could partner up on a regular basis with like-minded brands/businesses/people in an effort to affect change and mobilize others for various causes. We hope that this gives you encouragement as well, and that you will join us in these various efforts.
If you are on the west coast, please support our new friends and attend their show! If you can’t be there, join us in solidarity by purchasing out new “help haiti” tee. Contributing to a cause was never so easy.
Be well!
Tags: cause, centrevol, faith & fortune, Haiti, help haiti, music
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haiti design release + charity:water; a word of introduction.
Friday, April 16th, 2010
A few days ago, I was talking with one of our team members about how excited I was about this Haiti design we’ve released. I wanted to brainstorm some ways to get the word out…get some “exposure” for the piece and spread the word. I couldn’t believe what she said; (paraphrasing) “we can try a few things, but unfortunately people are “so over” Haiti”. My stomach sank when I heard this. Not because I thought we had missed the bus with the project, but b/c there might be some reality to what she was saying. I couldn’t get what she said out of my head. Are we that headline oriented? Do we have that short of memories? If so, maybe it is more than coincidence that our design releases over 3 months after the initial earthquakes. Maybe it’s to serve as a reminder of the work to be done, and the assistance still needed.
Faith & Fortune’s goal from day one has been to be involved with and incite positive action. While we are small and our resources are as of yet limited, we will do our part. We will contribute as best we know how.
Designed by Boston based artist Temple Simpson, the design features the Haitian land mass with the face of a young child imposed upon it. The message communicated is that reconstruction efforts in Haiti are essential to the future generations and any hope they may have. We hope the design reminds and inspires others to stay involved on some level.
Through the sale of this shirt, we will be donating to the organization Charity:Water. More specifically we will be funneling the money towards their current effort “Unshaken”, which is focusing 100% of it’s donations to 11 different clean water projects in Haiti. Most of us are not going to have the chance to physically go to Haiti and lend a hand in that way. However, this does not deny us the ability to help in other ways. Remember, even the smallest effort can go a long way.
To learn more about charity:water and their effort Unshaken, visit them at http://www.charitywater.org/unshaken/
Tags: charity:water, fashion for a cause, Haiti, help, volunteer
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Fan Faith & Fortune, $1 will go to Haiti
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
So, a quick word about this for the F&F community;
We’ve been lucky enough to have a generous supporter join us in this challenge,
which you may have seen mentioned either on our Facebook fan page or on Twitter.
For each fan who joins our fan page, this donor has offered to donate $1 to CURE International,
up to 1,000 fans. In case you are not familiar with CURE International, they are working aggressively
to send both medical supplies and physicians to Haiti, two things which are sorely needed. While there are many of
us who would prefer to assist in a more personal way, the reality is the largest need right now is financial.
Our hope through this challenge is to bring additional exposure to those charities which are doing good work, while making
our own meager contribution.
According to a UN assessment team, the CURE site has the best run operating rooms of all the hospitals in Port au Prince
Our request is simple; If you are not already a fan of Faith & Fortune on Facebook, we would ask that you become one. Secondly, share our request in your own status to help spread the word. This will not only assist us as we help get the word out about CURE, but other great organizations with whom we plan to promote in the future. THANK YOU for joining us!
Tags: CURE, donate, faith & fortune, Haiti
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Haiti Earthquake Leaves Many In Need. Here’s How You Can Help.
Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Rubble
Late in the afternoon on Tuesday January 12, a horrific earthquake struck the country of Haiti just west of the city of Port-Au-Prince. This earthquake leveled large areas of the city of nearly 2 million people, killing many and leaving homeless many more. Unfortunately a great number of important buildings such as hospitals and food and water facilities were also destroyed leaving even those who survived the earthquake without the necessities they need to live. While estimates of those who died in the quake are uncertain, what is known is that the physical impact and personal needs of the citizens of Haiti will be far reaching.
Often when tragedy such as this strikes in our own country or abroad we immediately feel a desire to help. However, the opportunities to do something meaningful do not always immediately present themselves and we find ourselves missing a chance to do something very simple but very important for those who suffer. For the survivors of this earthquake there will be many needs and one need that we can all address is the ability to supply relief agencies with clothing for those who lost theirs in the destruction.
Children wait for help
So how can you help? We’re glad you asked. Over the next few months, Faith & Fortune will have clothing drop boxes at various locations on the North Shore. All clothing donations made at these locations will go directly to relief and aid organizations working with the people of Haiti. We will have more information regarding the exact locations of these boxes in the coming days. Please only donate clothing that is in good condition as this may be all some people have for a while. As you evaluate what to give away, just remember this, if there is something in your closet that you haven’t worn in a year, there may be somebody in Haiti who is ready to wear it tomorrow.
If you don’t live near the North Shore or the drop box locations there are still a number of things you can do.
1. Send an email to help@faithfortune.com We will try to arrange a clothing pick up with you or direct you to the nearest organization in your area who can assist you and would be glad for the clothing.
2. Consider a financial donation. Many relief organizations simply need additional funding to meet the needs they are finding in Haiti. $10 can go further than you ever imagined in circumstances like these.
3. Get comfortable with this link: http://tinyurl.com/y9y63ms It provides a list of major relief organizations and the contact info for each.
What matters now is that you do something. We have a distinct opportunity before us to act in a manner that connects us all as humans, to reach out to one anothers very base needs.
Thank you in advance from the bottom of our hearts. Start going through your clothes and stay tuned for more details.
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