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Help For Haiti Drive - Everyone Can Do Something!
01/15/10
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I don't know about you but I haven't been able to stop thinking about all the poor people in Haiti right now. The complete devastation that as occured in Haiti is unbelieveable. In a matter of minutes people lost everything. It will take years, probably decades, for them to recover from the earthquake, if ever!
Hubby and I have been talking about what we could do to help and a bunch of bloggers have been doing the same thing. From now until Jan. 21, 2010 my family will be donating $.25 for each person that posts a comment and $2 for each blog that links to this post and posts a link to theirs. Let's keep this going and get as many people involved as possible!
Money Saving Mom is hosting this wonderful event and there are 45 other bloggers participating and donating for comments and links. Take a few minutes today and visit them and help Haiti at the same time. Click HERE to go!
What you can do....
We plan to send our donation to the American Red Cross so if you would like to help but don't feel like you can give a lot right now, use the Paypal button at the bottom right and donate whatever you can afford. Everything that is donated, along with our donation, will be sent from the SwagGrabber Family 
If you would like to personally donate there are several organziations available...
Compassion
Numana
American Red Cross
You can also text “Haiti” to 90999 to send a $10 donation to the Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti, the $10 will be charged to your phone bill.
Southern Savers has put together a pretty great list of local organizations (in the south) that are accepting donation, supplies, and cell phones. Click HERE to see!
If you are a blogger and are participating today, leave a linky!
138 comments
Comment from: April Wyatt [Visitor]
Wow! I think this is a wonderful idea. You have a very generous family. My thoughts and prayers go out to all those in Haiti.
01/14/10 @ 20:58
Comment from: Rhonda [Visitor]
Wonderful. I donated last night and have been reaching out to everyone I know to do the same. Also, NPR.org has a list of many organizations and also you can text donations.
01/14/10 @ 20:59
Comment from: Amiyrah [Visitor] · http://www.4hatsandfrugal.blogspot.com
Wow, guess you beat Money Saving Mom to it. She's posting the exact same thing tomorrow morning. Can't wait to see how much your raise!
01/14/10 @ 20:59
Comment from: Alison [Visitor]
I donated at Publix today, they were adding the amount to your grocery bill, I gave what I saved in coupons!
01/14/10 @ 21:04
Comment from: Jenna [Visitor]
Great idea! Thank you and thank you to everyone who is donating any amount that they can. We all have alot to be thankful for, now let's share our thoughts, prayers, and anything else we can give with those in Haiti who need it the most!
01/14/10 @ 21:20
Comment from: Leslie Mosley [Visitor] · http://www.lesliemariemosley.com
Here's my .10 cents. Unfortunately I don't get paid until next Friday so I won't be able to donate myself until then..
01/14/10 @ 21:31
Comment from: datsillychick [Visitor]
This a great thing that your doing sheri. I donated today to the red cross and I am definitely keeping everyone affected in my prayers.
01/14/10 @ 21:43
Comment from: Elizabeth [Visitor]
Thank you for your generousity! What a wonderful idea!
01/14/10 @ 22:25
Comment from: Amber L. [Visitor]
Thank you for this! My sister was pulled from the rubble of Hotel Montana yesterday by a total stranger that I will never meet. She is in ICU in a hospital in the states. Our family is very blessed and we are so worried about others who still don't know. We pray for them and their families and send our best wishes. I saw God this week...
01/14/10 @ 23:14
Comment from: Kakoa [Visitor]
You guys are awesome! God bless you and all those suffering.
01/14/10 @ 23:42
Comment from: ivy [Visitor]
What a wonderful thing to do Sheri, bless your heart. <3
01/15/10 @ 01:31
Comment from: Wendy [Visitor]
God bless you for your generosity! We donated to The Red Cross too.
01/15/10 @ 02:10
Comment from: Vanya [Visitor]
I've been to Haiti on mission trips before, and I wish there was more I could do...
01/15/10 @ 02:43
Comment from: Kris [Visitor]
Great idea! My heart and prayers go out to all the victims of this tragedy and their families who must deal with the devastating aftermath. The people of Haiti will need our help long after the cameras are gone. I've made my donation to the Red Cross also.
01/15/10 @ 06:50
Comment from: gina brown [Visitor]
Great way to help these people. Hope these posts add up.
01/15/10 @ 08:48
Comment from: Cleo T [Visitor]
I am a Haitian American and an avid reader of your blog! I am absolutely touched by the outpouring of support that Haiti is getting! I have family in Haiti that I have yet to hear from but we are remaining hopeful! Thank you for helping!!!!
01/15/10 @ 08:55
Comment from: Lisa [Visitor]
I donated through Compassion International and the Red Cross. Thanks for doing this!
01/15/10 @ 08:58
Comment from: Angela Welsh [Visitor] · http://www.bigcrumbs.com/awelsh
Thank you for helping, Sheri.
01/15/10 @ 09:19
Comment from: Erica [Visitor]
What a great idea. It's wonderful to see the blogging community come together at a time of crisis.
01/15/10 @ 09:22
Comment from: brittan [Visitor]
We donated through Crisis Response International (CRI). They sent a team down yesterday to assist with search and rescue. Thanks for doing this!
01/15/10 @ 09:35
Comment from: Leah [Visitor]
Thank you for the generous example. This is a fantastic idea. We are donating via text message and to Feed My Starving Children.
01/15/10 @ 09:37
Comment from: ceetee nj [Visitor]
Sheri, this is a wonderful idea and very generous. I'll have to speak to my husband about donations.
01/15/10 @ 09:41
Comment from: Lillie [Visitor]
Thanks for participating in such a wonderful cause! We, as a family, made our donation last night through Samaritan's Purse. SP has been on the ground in Haiti since Wednesday, providing water purification stations, food stations, and medical supplies. Good luck!
01/15/10 @ 09:44
Comment from: sheridan [Visitor]
I dontated to Concern Worldwide and my company will be effectively doubling the amt through our matching program. My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this tragedy. thanks for doing this!
01/15/10 @ 09:50
Comment from: Loide [Visitor]
God bless you and your family, Sheri. My prayers go out to Haiti.
01/15/10 @ 09:53
Comment from: vanessa [Visitor]
We are donating $50 to Red Cross. My mom doesnt have time to leave comments on the blogs that are doing this project so she told me (her son age 18) to leave a comment on all of them. i think what you all are doing is great. God bless you and good luck. We are praying that Haiti keeps getting help and other ppl help to.
01/15/10 @ 10:04
Comment from: jennie [Visitor]
We donated to the US fund for UNICEF and also to a local (Kentucky)-based charity called Ten Kids whose goal is to provide a safe home, education, etc. to Ten Kids http://www.tenkids.org/. I like the idea of giving to an organization meeting general needs of the people of Haiti and to one meeting the needs of specific children. We are so blessed--I can't imagine the losses of the Haitian people.
01/15/10 @ 10:07
Comment from: Ashley [Visitor]
We donated to the American Red Cross this morning. Thanks for using your blog to help convince people to donate.
01/15/10 @ 10:09
Comment from: Lorinda [Visitor]
I now have hope for Haiti! Utilizing the social networking media for such a worthy cause as this is amazing and I am grateful to have a way to help in the small way that I can. Thank you for such a wonderful idea and a way to make a difference in this world.
01/15/10 @ 10:18
Comment from: Resa [Visitor]
Thank You for doing this. I have donated to Yele, agreat organization. It's so nice to see everyone coming togheter. My heart goes out to Haiti and all the people around the world that have been affected by this quake.
01/15/10 @ 10:39
Comment from: Katie [Visitor] · http://www.just1dollar4haiti.org
http://www.just1dollar4haiti.org/ is the website specifically for earthquake relief for the nonprofit Haiti Cheri Havest Life Ministries (www.haiticheri.org). They are an mission organization that partners with Haitian people to improve their quality of life (education, food, medical, etc). Any money donated now goes to earthquake relief. You can check out the website for a link to up-to-date info and correspondence from Haitian friends about the earthquake and effects, and you can make tax-deductible contributions securely online. You are right that every little bit helps- most Haitian people live on less per day than we can scrape out of the ashtray for a Coke in the drive-thru. Having done mission work in Haiti, I have seen first-hand the desolation of everyday life forthe Haitian people. This epic disaster is truly heartbreaking, and the long-term consequences are beyond what I can even fathom. Thanks for posting, and thanks for your generosity.
01/15/10 @ 11:00
Comment from: Mum [Visitor]
Thank you so much for doing this. The people of Haiti are in our thoughts and prayers.
01/15/10 @ 11:38
Comment from: mandy [Visitor]
Thanks for letting us participate! I'm praying for the victims and their families.
01/15/10 @ 11:40
Comment from: brooke Vickery [Visitor] · http://josh-brooke-vickery.blogspot.com/2010/01/haiti-earthquake-relief.html
We donated through Compassion.
01/15/10 @ 11:43
Comment from: Kimmy [Visitor]
Our family is planning to give. Our church ususally takes up an offering for disasters like this, so we plan to give through our church. They give the money to a missionary or organization they trust to help distribute the money. If our church doesn't take up an offering, we plan to donate the money through Compassion Int. Thank you for your generous heart.
01/15/10 @ 11:52
Comment from: Jessica [Visitor]
Donated to Compassion International yesterday, but wanted to leave a comment here as well. I have been sponsoring a child in Haiti for 13 years now and am worried sick about him. He and the thousands of others hurting in Haiti will be in my thoughts and prayers.
01/15/10 @ 11:53
Comment from: Mary W [Visitor] 
This is a wonderful idea and thank you for helping!!
01/15/10 @ 11:56
Comment from: Andrea [Visitor] · http://goodgirlgoneredneck.blogspot.com
Amazing. Absolutely amazing effort.
01/15/10 @ 12:18
Comment from: Carrie [Visitor]
I donated $10 to the Red Cross via text and changed my facebook status to let everyone know how they can donate as well. It may be a little, but every little bit counts.
01/15/10 @ 12:21
Comment from: Pam K [Visitor]
My heart is breaking for the Haitian people. I pray that the Lord will bless and keep them safe. I have contributed to the American Red Cross and encourage others to do the same.
01/15/10 @ 13:04
Comment from: Cherielynn [Visitor] · http://cherieslittleblessings.com
Thank you so much for your kindness to these people at this time.
We have very dear friends who have bee missionaries in Haiti for the last 12 years.
Sadly, Randy passed away on Dec. 29 of an apparent heart attack 3 hours after returning to Haiti.
Otherwise he and his son both would have been there.....SO sad.
We have very dear friends who have bee missionaries in Haiti for the last 12 years.
Sadly, Randy passed away on Dec. 29 of an apparent heart attack 3 hours after returning to Haiti.
Otherwise he and his son both would have been there.....SO sad.
01/15/10 @ 13:06
Comment from: SarahD [Visitor] · http://www.providentandresourceful.com
They certainly need all the help they can get. Thanks for doing this!
01/15/10 @ 13:15
Comment from: Amanda [Visitor]
Our family donated to Red Cross today and I made a post on FB to encourage my friends to donate.
01/15/10 @ 13:15
Comment from: Allison [Visitor]
I have been very upset about what happened in Haiti, but am so glad to see the outpouring of support from so many. Thanks for your generosity - I am donating a small amount (I am unemployed), and trying to do what I can. Thanks.
01/15/10 @ 13:36
Comment from: Amanda Harker [Visitor]
Thank you for all you are doing, we plan on donating through red cross.
01/15/10 @ 13:47
Comment from: Alicia [Visitor] · http://AliciasHomemaking.blogspot.com
I am praying! My husband and I are going to donate.
01/15/10 @ 14:13
Comment from: Jenn @ beautiful Calling [Visitor] · http://www.beautifulcalling.ca
As I go through the blogosphere today, I amazed at the generous and concerned people I find. Praise the Lord!
Our family is sending up prayers to the One who can do the most!!
Our church also took and sent contributions in.
My heart breaks especially for the little ones affected. We truly are blessed and I am thankful that we are able to bless others in return!
Our family is sending up prayers to the One who can do the most!!
Our church also took and sent contributions in.
My heart breaks especially for the little ones affected. We truly are blessed and I am thankful that we are able to bless others in return!
01/15/10 @ 14:50
Comment from: carole [Visitor]
Way to contribute, Sheri!!
My husband went to Haiti last year and the poverty is very real; the earthquake is going to make a tough situation even tougher. Everyone needs to give any amount! It all adds up :-)
My husband went to Haiti last year and the poverty is very real; the earthquake is going to make a tough situation even tougher. Everyone needs to give any amount! It all adds up :-)
01/15/10 @ 15:09
Comment from: sweetsuelv [Visitor]
I am donating to the red cross and my churchs humanitarian aid. I am also posting a comment on all the blogs that are donating. Thanks
01/15/10 @ 15:10
Comment from: Jessica-MomForHim [Visitor] · http://momforhim.blogspot.com
Thank you so much for doing this. It's a great idea! Every little bit helps!
01/15/10 @ 15:31
Comment from: Maggie [Visitor]
THANK YOU so much for doing this! We donated to Samaritan's Purse to help out.
01/15/10 @ 16:05
Comment from: Benae [Visitor]
Thanks for helping the people of Haiti!
(I have donated to the American Red Cross and to Compassion International.)
(I have donated to the American Red Cross and to Compassion International.)
01/15/10 @ 16:16
Comment from: Kim [Visitor]
We've donated to the Red Cross. What a wonderful thing you and other bloggers are doing!
01/15/10 @ 16:18
Comment from: marybeth at www.babygoodbuys.com [Visitor] · http://www.babygoodbuys.com
So happy to see you participating!
01/15/10 @ 16:47
Comment from: christie c. [Visitor]
Thank you for helping!!
Everyone there needs all the help they can get, so thank you for letting us help you to help.
Everyone there needs all the help they can get, so thank you for letting us help you to help.
01/15/10 @ 16:47
Comment from: Sara [Visitor]
This is so awesome!!! I am so glad to be able to help out ppl in need.
01/15/10 @ 16:58
Comment from: Tiffany [Visitor]
Due to our financial situation, I am visiting as many blogs as possible and commenting to help raise donations. Bless you for not only helping but providing a way for everyone to help too!
01/15/10 @ 18:32
Comment from: Stephanie M [Visitor]
Thank you Sheri for your generosity.I have been so busy catching up with family memebers down in Haiti.Evryone is safe. I have donated already to Red Cross but keep up the spirit.Thanks again.
01/15/10 @ 18:45
Comment from: Janelle [Visitor]
Great Idea! I am donating everything in my paypal account now. Thanks!!
01/15/10 @ 21:12
Comment from: Chrys [Visitor]
I donated all my swagbucks for the cause, posted about this drive on Facebook, and plan to donate money, though still deciding which organization to donate through. Thanks for doing this.
01/15/10 @ 21:29
Comment from: Star [Visitor]
I was able to donate my swagbucks and am also commenting on blogs to help raise money for Haiti!
01/15/10 @ 21:38
Comment from: Chris [Visitor]
Thanks for providing a way for internet users to make their comments really count!! God Bless you!!
01/15/10 @ 22:11
Comment from: jennette [Visitor]
We gave to Red Cross via txt and YeleHaiti via txt. Thanks for your efforts!
01/15/10 @ 23:11
Comment from: joanne [Visitor]
Thanks for doing this. we donated to the red cross & hubby's company is matching our donation. Such a terrible tragedy.
01/15/10 @ 23:30
Comment from: Beth B. [Visitor]
Thank you for all you are doing. I am praying for the people in Haiti. I donated $10 via text to the Red Cross for Haiti. I posted on Facebook and challenged others to donate. I am also visiting other blogs like this to help with donations.
01/15/10 @ 23:53
Comment from: NYC gal [Visitor]
My husband is a Haitian American, and we are devastated by this disaster.
I appreicate all you do and keeping people in Haiti in your prayers. We donated to Red Cross and Direct Relief International. We are also planning on donating to other organizations as well. Again, thank you for your help.
I appreicate all you do and keeping people in Haiti in your prayers. We donated to Red Cross and Direct Relief International. We are also planning on donating to other organizations as well. Again, thank you for your help.
01/16/10 @ 00:44
Comment from: Jennifer [Visitor] · http://savingindetroit.blogspot.com/
Thanks so much for this! I have posted a link on my blog. We donated to the Red Cross this evening.
01/16/10 @ 00:49
Comment from: Carrie [Visitor]
thanks for making comment-fueled donations! I donated via text & am making comments on new blogs in order to increase the donation potential. :)
01/16/10 @ 01:15
Comment from: Gretel [Visitor]
I gave to Oxfam and Episcopal Relief and Development.
01/16/10 @ 03:08
Comment from: Kerri [Visitor]
You guys are amazing! Me and my husband are also donating to the red cross. Any little bit you can spare will help the people in need. Please give if you can.
01/16/10 @ 09:18
Comment from: Brecken [Visitor]
I decided to donate to 'Doctors without Borders.' Thanks for all you are doing!!
01/16/10 @ 09:59
Comment from: carrie [Visitor]
what a great idea! i donated to doctors without borders, they're a great cause too.
01/16/10 @ 10:38
Comment from: Kelly [Visitor]
Whatever we can do to help there. Wow, I can't even imagine.
01/16/10 @ 10:43
Comment from: Theresa Humphrey [Visitor]
God bless you all and your good hearts. I feel priviledged to be associated with all of You. I will d all I can in the near future to help.
01/16/10 @ 11:17
Comment from: EMily [Visitor]
I donated my Swagbuck points to the cause and am commenting on generous blogs like yours. :)
01/16/10 @ 12:15
Comment from: Barbie Baker [Visitor]
You guys are fantastic! I'm so glad to see so many people doing anything they can to help or get involved!
I'm donating swagbucks, posting links on my facebook page, and we are rounding up clothes and canned goods to send to the church to be sent to Haiti
I'm donating swagbucks, posting links on my facebook page, and we are rounding up clothes and canned goods to send to the church to be sent to Haiti
01/16/10 @ 12:31
Comment from: Katherine [Visitor]
We donated to Chances for Children, a ministry that runs an orphanage outside Port au Prince:
http://chances4childrendonations.blogspot.com/
A family from our homeschool group recently adopted two precious children from there. Bless you for all you are doing to help.
http://chances4childrendonations.blogspot.com/
A family from our homeschool group recently adopted two precious children from there. Bless you for all you are doing to help.
01/16/10 @ 14:26
Comment from: Summer [Visitor]
I'm giving to the Red Cross and the LDS Church. Thanks for doing this!
01/16/10 @ 14:42
Comment from: Robyn [Visitor]
We donated to Catholic Relief Services which goes directly to Haiti, and my 6 year old son wants to donate the charity portion of his allowance to Haiti. You're doing a great thing!
01/16/10 @ 15:40
Comment from: onemotherslove [Visitor] · http://whatsheupto.blogspot.com/2010/01/do-what-you-can-for-haiti.html
Thanks for making the contribution!
01/16/10 @ 15:51
Comment from: Ashley [Visitor]
Thanks so much for doing this. My husband and I donated to the American Red Cross.
01/16/10 @ 15:54
Comment from: Yasmin [Visitor]
Thank you for doing this! I plan on donating to the Red Cross!
01/16/10 @ 17:40
Comment from: Lee @ BountynSavings [Visitor] · http://www.bountynsavings.com
Thanks for doing this! We're also doing a donation drive at our blog.
01/16/10 @ 19:02
Comment from: Hummy [Visitor]
Been to Haiti 4 times. It is an incredible place that had incredible needs before this disaster. Any way I can help I will.
01/16/10 @ 20:45
Comment from: Chelsey Scott [Visitor] · http://www.cscottdraw.com
Your a genius! Thank you for doing this!
01/16/10 @ 22:46
Comment from: Laura [Visitor]
What an awesome idea, I am always extra proud to be an American when disaster strikes in other parts of the world and our country reaches out to help like no other!
01/17/10 @ 01:29
Comment from: Jenna @ Newlyweds [Visitor] · http://newlyweds-blog.com
What a wonderful thing you are doing. I pray for all of those in Haiti.
01/17/10 @ 13:33
Comment from: Rea [Visitor]
Generousity of Human Kind is All Around. You are a great example. My club is currently looking for ways to help. Money seems the best donation so that the righ needs are met.
01/17/10 @ 23:22
Comment from: Carol [Visitor]
I am donating to Samaritan's Purse. Thank you for doing this.
01/17/10 @ 23:24
Comment from: Msbatchelor5 [Visitor]
Wow, this makes me even prouder to be a part of the Swaggrabber family knowing that you are so extremely generous Sheri with more then your time and great swag for all of us, but for this tragedy. Thank you.
01/18/10 @ 18:26
Comment from: kristin [Visitor] · http://these-moments.blogspot.com
thank you for doing this! you have a huge heart!
01/19/10 @ 00:51
Comment from: Emily [Visitor] · http://www.todandemily.blogspot.com
Awesome idea! I'll pass it on!
01/19/10 @ 13:38
Comment from: emily tota [Visitor] · http://www.theshadeexperts.com
The exerpt from our blog:
Here at The Shade Experts our hearts and prayers go out to the victims and their families of Haiti. The Shade Experts USA office is located in South Florida where many families have been affected by this tragedy. The Shade Experts have made a monetary contribution to The Red Cross. We urge all business, small and large, to contribute during their time of extreme need. For all of our customers and everyone who has been affected bythis tradegy, we have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Here at The Shade Experts our hearts and prayers go out to the victims and their families of Haiti. The Shade Experts USA office is located in South Florida where many families have been affected by this tragedy. The Shade Experts have made a monetary contribution to The Red Cross. We urge all business, small and large, to contribute during their time of extreme need. For all of our customers and everyone who has been affected bythis tradegy, we have you in our thoughts and prayers.
01/20/10 @ 13:47
Comment from: Karen [Visitor]
We donated supplies for care packages being made at my daughter's school.
01/20/10 @ 14:19
Comment from: Missy DeLuca [Visitor]
Thank you for doing this!! We have financially given and will persevere to pray for the people of Haiti.
Specifically, pray for Jean and Joy Thomas as they minister to the people fleeing PAP to the countryside...
http://hcdf.hcdf.biz/
You can read about their daily experiences as they act as the hand and feet of God.
Specifically, pray for Jean and Joy Thomas as they minister to the people fleeing PAP to the countryside...
http://hcdf.hcdf.biz/
You can read about their daily experiences as they act as the hand and feet of God.
01/20/10 @ 21:21
What you are doing is amazing; you are very generous. Thank you for allowing me to participate. I donated $100 to Doctors without Borders, which the generous people at http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/index.php match, and throw in some gaming downloads too with the donation. I am so inspired by you and the other bloggers that are participating in Help for Haiti campaign, that I want to start my own donation for links post. It will take a couple of days for me to get the post up; and I can only afford to do $200 for the Salvation Army. However, this is what I have the resources to do. Also, I plan on auctioning off somethings at the Ebay charity auction for Haiti; and gazelle.com will buy old electronic gadgets, give %100 of the proceeds to help Haiti and then they will add 10%. Also, I am going to try to purchase things at merchants that are giving %100 of proceeds of their sales to Haiti, or attend benefits or volunteer depending on who needs the most help.
If anyone wants to find out more about places that match their donations, how to donate mileage and old gadgets, where to volunteer, and where benefits are being held at my new post will give the details; and it will be up soon. My last post, that is up now, contains some of this information.
But most importantly, I will pray for Jean and Joy Thomas and everyone else in Haiti.
Thanks again
If anyone wants to find out more about places that match their donations, how to donate mileage and old gadgets, where to volunteer, and where benefits are being held at my new post will give the details; and it will be up soon. My last post, that is up now, contains some of this information.
But most importantly, I will pray for Jean and Joy Thomas and everyone else in Haiti.
Thanks again
01/21/10 @ 03:48
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