Empowering Haiti Event

Due to overwhelming response from friends we have seen it fit to throw an event to raise funds
for the victims of the recent 7.0 earthquake in Haiti were an estimated 100,000 lives may have
been taken. Renowned singer Loide Jorge will be performing.

100% of raised funds and goods will be provided to Yele.

Yele is a non-profit 501 (3) founded by Wyclef Jean that provides relief efforts in Haiti. yele.org

Price of Admittance:

Can items and non perishables or $20.
If you can not attend please donate directly to yele.org

Haitian Survival Kits @ Haitian Embassy TODAY

Tuesday’s 7.0-magnitude quake struck shortly before 5 p.m. local time on Tuesday, and was centered
about 10 miles (15 kilometers) southwest of the capital Port-au-Prince Haiti, the US Geological Survey
reported. The International Red Cross estimated that over three million people in the impoverished
nation had been affected.
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In the meantime, Plans are coming together for a trip of Matador volunteers to go to Haiti to assist in
earthquake recovery and relief. http://matadorchange.com/ ; NOAH, an organization Meme and I
volunteer with, is also gearing up to head to Haiti. Whether you express your interest in going, or want
to help from home, here is a list of much needed items the items we want to take with us. Consider
starting a collection among your friends and family members. Every donation – big or small – makes a
difference.

We will be conducting a Survival Kit Drive THIS Sunday January 17 2010 from 11am – 4pm at the
Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in WDC located at 2311 Massachusetts Avenue NW WDC 20008. In
appreciation of your assistance light refreshments will be available.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me (718.755.0119) or Meme (202.904.9070).
Below are a list of items needed immediately. Many can be found at your local dollar store or even the
One Spot in your local Target. Please spread the word to all because a MAJOR group effort is needed to
get Haiti through this. I appreciate and thank you in advance for all your prayers, help and support.

Examples of Items Being Collected:

- Baby Formula (dry/powder)        - Baby Wipes        - Baby Bottles        - Diapers        - Baby Clothes
- Toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothpaste)        - Hand Sanitizer        - Vitamins        - First Aid Kits
- Vitamins        - Over the Counter Medicines        - Socks        -Blankets        - Mosquito Repellent
- Flashlights        - Batteries        - Candles        - Flip Flops        - T Shirts, Pants, Lightweight Jackets
- Water Purifier Tablets or Kits        - Non perishable food that is NOT in cans (e.g. seal packs of tuna)

DMV Helps Haiti

In the wake of the recent tragedy that crippled Port-au-Prince on Tuesday, January 12, the DMV
(DC/MD/VA) area was
quick to join forces and organize a series of relief events. It
started with one tweet by Yodit Gebreyes on the popular social
networking site Twitter and her tweet sparked numerous retweets.

What initially began as a meeting with fewer than ten people,
multiplied to approximately 80 -100 concerned locals streaming into Eatonville Restaurant on 14th St.
NW this past Wednesday.

The result…

This Sunday, January 17th join us for the DMV Helps Haiti Kickoff at Busboys & Poets. The educational
event will present Haiti’s rich cultural history, address some of its statistics and serve as a medium to
discuss its short and long term recovery efforts.

We are proud to announce that Grammy-nominated Producer & Songwriter Kyonte will perform and
also MTV’s Making the Band contestant DeAngelo Redman.

Spoken word artists include Benny Blaq and Komplex, but all guests are invited to take part in the open-
mic session. Early arrival is suggested for those who would like to participate. Live art will also be
featured, with local artist Demont Peekaso auctioning off some of his paintings.

All proceeds from the event (suggested donation of $10) go towards the Yele Haiti Foundation &
Partners in Health Organization.

For more information please call (703) 801-8057.

ALSO*******

JUST ANNOUNCED AT THE 9:30 CLUB

Wale Headlines Haiti Benefit Concert

Monday, January 18th 2010

D.C. Artists and Venue Band Together, All Proceeds Go to Haiti Earthquake Relief

Wale, coming off of two sold-out shows at the 9:30 Club earlier this month, will headline the benefit
concert. He’ll be supported by other D.C. area artists including D.C. Don Juan, Tabi Bonney, Phil Ade,
XO, Kingpen Slim, K-Beta, Que (formerly of Day26) – and special surprise guests will take the stage as
well. Chris Cole of BET’s College Hill South Beach will be the MC.

Also organized by DMV Helps Haiti, all ticket sales will be donated to the PIH and Yéle Haiti.

General admission and VIP tickets are available at the 9:30 Club box office and at http://www.930.com.
The 9:30 Club is located at 815 V St NW, Washington, D.C. Doors open at 6pm.