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Quinnipiac University juniors Sarah Moler and Colleen Kelly put on a benefit concert for a high school classmate, Olivia Marchand, that was killed in a domestic violence incident. The girls hope to raise $1,000 for a scholarship of over $7,000 that will be presented to a Westford Academy senior each year. Thus far, they have raised almost $800.
Check out the featured artists: Labor Daze, John Greenlaw, and Carly Kaplan. Other performers included comedian Brad DePrima, Quinnipiac Step to Perfection, and singer Kay Place.
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At Quinnipiac University, Tau Kappa Epsilon and Community Action Project team up several times a year to put on an American Red Cross blood drive.
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The instantaneous thought after hearing about any disaster is ‘how can I help,’ followed generally by ‘where do I write my check to?’ The American Red Cross seems the obvious answer, but how much is enough?
For any person who cannot drop their life and fly to Haiti, sending money is the best way to do your part and help out. Donators want to know where their money is going and how is it helping. As the video describes, it takes mere pennies to get the supplies needed and only a few hours to get the money there. The video emphasizes “think big,” making UNICEF and the Red Cross ideal organizations to work through. The logic is that these are international organizations that have the knowledge and means to get exact materials to the right places.
Immediate relief for several weeks after the disaster includes essentials for survival. Medical supplies are absolutely necessary along with food and water. As the people start recovering, school supplies will be start being sent to different areas in order to restore order to the childrens’ lives.
Of course, the Red Cross is not the only option. Many other organizations do sufficient amounts of work and are sometimes overshadowed by other relief efforts. While the Red Cross still ranks number one for USA Today due to their initiatives through social media outlets like Facebook and text messaging.
In light of some of the Hurricane Katrina controversies, the Red Cross has stepped up to be the number one name coming out of Haiti. In fact, per the bar graph below, the Red Cross has contributed at least 30 percent of United States donations towards disaster relief.
- Photo Credit: nytimes.com
Who knew that making a difference could be as easy as buying clothing?
In efforts to raise awareness and money, several organizations have resor
ted to shoes and clothing to garner support for their cause.
One of the big news franchises has been TOMS Shoes, a shoe company that donates one pair of shoes for every pair purchased. An idea that began when Blake Mycoskie befriended children in Argentina, has turned into a monumental program. Over 400,000 pairs of shoes have reached barefoot children since 2006.
400,00 pairs of shoes
Amnesty International is another organization using apparel as a tool for world change. These aren’t just t-shirts in support of a cause, they are inspired by human rights abuses. Through their skatewear line, Activist, individual stories have been turned into skate products and the proceeds all go to Amnesty International. Operating under the tagline ‘You can’t change history, but you can change the future,’ the line features boys and girls hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts and skateboards. Below is one of their recent advertisements, which features an emotional story from a Yemen prisoner, who was jailed and tortured for 15 years.
None Too Small 