Help for Haiti

Today I took the initiative to start a fundraiser within my work to help support relief efforts. If you've been looking to make a difference at work or be recognized this is a great time! Every penny counts! It may seem miniscule but if you could see the big picture you would be Amazed. Don't be afraid to research and see if your company will match donations. This is what I put out to the departments on my floor and I hope that this news spreads like wildfire I have no problem taking orders for a GREAT cause. Take a read you can do the same too:

Hi All,

I’m assuming by now you’ve heard of the devastation that occurred in Haiti on January 12, 2010. If not here’s the synopsis:

An earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale hit the capital city of Port-au-Prince and other areas through out the country. The Prime Minister estimates that ‘hundreds of thousands are dead’.

The Republic of Haiti is the poorest country in the Americas and one of the worlds poorest and least developed, with the average person living on approximately $2.00USD per day. The costs of a regular coffee from Second Cup or Starbucks and let’s not mention specialty coffee and so forth.

I know we’ve stretched you for the passing holiday season but “If you have much, give of your wealth; if you have little, give of your heart.” ~Arabian Proverb

I’d like to motivate you by offering you the opportunity to purchase some of Haiti’s most important export, coffee. I’ll be bringing in carafes of coffee for the cost of the average Haitian daily living expense this Friday, from some of the worlds most famous coffee houses. Caring is sharing, so, if you spread the word maybe you and your fellow colleagues can enjoy a cup of java and maybe some pastries or baked goods (to all our bakers and pastry chefs) friday morning while you discuss your weekend plans.

Let’s take the opportunity to utilize the (Company name) Foundation. For our contributions the foundation will match and find the best means of providing support to help the country. You can also donate at www.redcross.ca or www.unicef.org.

Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something. ~Author Unknown

Sincerely,

Monique

Tuddles,

Monique aka Motif xOOx