Bargains, More Importantly Blessings at Fair Trade Christmas Sale

I helped with our fair trade/direct trade Christmas sale at church Saturday. We didn't have nearly the traffic we had last year, but weather was treacherous and cold. I'm hoping that's the reason. And not that people prefer junk stuff produced by slave labor in exploited countries. Sorry, I get ranty about fair trade. And I admit, it's not easy. That's why I felt so good about this sale.   Bargains and Blessings at Our Fair Trade Christmas Sale

Good News from Haiti Updates One Year Later

Wednesday marked the one-year anniversary of the massive earthquake that rocked the island country of Haiti. Haiti was already the most impoverished nation in the western hemisphere when the devastating quake left 1.5 million people homeless. What progress has been made in clean up and relief efforts one year later? Read more...

Haiti Relief Update: $24 Sends a First-Aid Kit to Haiti from IRC

Haitian Earthquake Relief Update: $24 Sends an IRC First Aid Kit to Haiti
Associated Content has been partnering with the IRC, International Rescue Committee in response to the Earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010. At IRC $24 sends a first aid kit to Haiti. How else could I spend $24?
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Haiti Earthquake Update: Fewer Amputees Than Predicted; Still Big Need for Prosthetics

Haiti Earthquake Amputee Numbers Overstated, Rehabilitation Need Substantial
The estimated number of earthquake related amputees has dropped down to several thousand but the need for rehabilitation services remains substantial.
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Haitian Earthquake Relief Update: Church Makes Care Packages for Haiti

Help for Haiti - Sending Packages of Supplies to Help the People of Haiti
There are so many ways individuals and groups can help the people in Haiti. My church is having a special service to assemble packages of supplies to ship to Haiti.
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Florida Foodies and Stage 84 Florida Unite to Help in Haiti

Florida Foodies Unite to Raise Money for Haiti Disaster Relief Fund
Throughout the state of Florida, restaurant owners, chefs, staff members, food purveyors and patrons are uniting to raise money and organize food drives for the Haiti Disaster Relief Fund.
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Haitian Earthquake Relief Update: Med Wish International Aids Haitian Relief Efforts

Med Wish International: Making Wishes Come True for More Than Ten-Thousand Haitians
For the last two weeks, Med Wish International has been focused on the Haiti Relief Effort. Read on to learn more...
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Haitian Earthquake Relief Update: 5 Great Charities to Donate to

Helping Haiti: Five Great Charities to Donate Through
The first earthquake in Haiti was bad enough. An estimated 200,000 dead and 1.5 million people homeless on this little nation broke the heart of the world. As of January 19th, 2010 a 6.1 aftershock only brought more pain.
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LGBT Cruises Donate Tens of Thousands for Haitian Earthquake Relief Funds

Historic LGBT Effort for Haiti
A historic LGBT effort for Haiti has been created by gay and lesbian cruise companies.
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Should We Donate to Haitian Earthquake 2010 Relief Efforts?

Does the 2010 Haitian Earthquake Merit Our Donations?
The Haitian earthquake of January 2010 comes at a time when many in the U.S. feel battered and bruised by the economic turmoil of the past year. Should we help Haiti now?
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Help Haiti: No Money? Can't Donate Blood? Volunteer at Red Cross Blood Drive

Not Eligible to Donate Blood for Haiti? Volunteer with the Red Cross
Donating blood is one way to support the Red Cross in the ongoing relief efforts being supplied to earthquake victims in Haiti. What if you don't meet the requirements to donate blood? Find other opportunities to volunteer with the Red Cross.
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Help Haiti: No Money? Give Life~Donate Blood

Donating Blood for Haiti Earthquake Relief Effort
Donations of blood and medical supplies are pouring into Haiti as quickly as logistics will allow, and those supplies will need to be replenished as they are exhausted. If you have no way to assist financially, donate blood and give the gift of life.
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Haitian Earthquake Relief: Free Ways to Donate

Free Ways to Help Haitian Earthquake 2010 Survivors
If you are like me, you hear about a natural disaster, like Earthquake 2010 in Haiti and want to help. But money is tight and while you know Haitians need help, your bills must still be paid. Did you know that there are free ways to help in Haiti?
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Haitian Earthquake Relief: How to Involve Children in Giviing

How to Involve Kids in Helping Haiti Earthquake Victims
The Haiti earthquake victims need assistance and that means from anyone able-bodied. Kids can help with many volunteer tasks and donation efforts and it's never too early to teach a good lesson. Here are some great ways parents and teachers can involve kids in helping Haiti earthquake victims.
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Aftershock Earthquakes Continue to Rock Haiti

Haiti Experiences 6.1 Aftershock Moments Ago
Another aftershock hit Haiti just moments ago at approximately 6:05 NY time on January 20, 2010. The earthquake registered a magnitude of 6.1 on the Richter scale.
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Disabled Earthquake Survivors Face Overwhelming Challenges

Disabled Survivors of Haiti Earthquake Face Overwhelming Challenges
The people of Haiti face many challenges after last week's massive earthquake, but the challenges are even greater for people with disabilities.
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Parenting Through Tragedy; Teaching Children about Haiti

Parenting Through Tragedy: Why Children Need to Learn About the Haiti Earthquake
Parenting through tragedy is difficult. However, it also is necessary. Haiti was recently hit with a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that caused indescribable destruction. Is it right to teach children about such a horrible event?
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Safe Water Nexus in East Tennessee Provides Safe Drinking Water for Haitians

Safe Water Nexus in East Tennessee Provides Disaster Relief for Haiti
Safe Water Nexus is taking donations to help aid in Haiti after the earthquake. Matt Chambers explains what Safe Water Nexus is doing to help in Haiti.
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Haitian Relief Efforts Update: We're all on One Team- Team Humanity

Haiti Reminds Us We're on One Team: Team Humanity
The Haiti earthquake reminds us that we are all members of one team: team humanity.
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Haiti Amputee Surge: What Will Happen to the 1,000s of Amuptees

Haiti's Amputee Surge: Rehab, Prosthesis, Attitude Challenges in the Earthquake Recovery
Doctors expect a surge in the number of Haitian amputees as the result of earthquake related limb crushing injuries, possibly as many as 200,000.
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