Ridgefield Responds: Hope for Jacmel, Haiti

Yesterday, as I sat among 30 people, not only from Ridgefield, but surrounding communities, I saw how powerful the time and talents of some, could help many.  From T-Shirts and fundraisers to nurses and art exhibits, we can change lives.

When Hurricane Katrina hit, Ridgefielders Di Masters and Cindy Black set up a response team.  “The model is there but the situation is quite different,” says Masters.  Both Masters and Black are helping to coordinate efforts to aid those in Haiti.

The 7.0 earthquake that devastated the island nation’s capital of Port-au-Prince also leveled much of nearby towns like Jacmel. Ridgefield Responds: Hope for Jacmel, Haiti is being organized by Ridgefielders Betsy Brand and Lori Bova, in partnership with Isabel and Jonathan Chase, who started Share Joy International.

The Response Team now has a website where you can access up to date information about fund raisers and town activities benefiting Haiti. To learn more, please visit ridgefieldresponds

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Breaking News From Jacmel, Haiti

February 2, 2010

February 3, 2010

February 3, 2010

February 16, 2010 You Tube Video from Jacmel

February 23, 2010 40 ft. container will ship to Jacmel.

March 1, 2010 Second batch of food feeds hungry children.

March 31, 2010 Isabel Chase Leaves for Jacmel, Haiti

Help Haiti by participating in these Ridgefield events:

DONATE FLIP FLOPS

Drop off stations will be set up at various locations beginning on Monday, March 29 through Friday, April 9. Click here for more information.

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BUY ART

A simultaneous 5-town art fundraiser “heART for Haiti” will take place on Friday, January 29 from 6-9pm and Saturday January 30 from 12-3. Art will be donated by local artists and sold at participating galleries: Rockwell Galleries in Wilton, Westport, New Canaan and Fairfield and Galleria d’Arte in Ridgefield.  One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to Save the Children.

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Play Tennis

For information on the February 27 Tennis Social, click here.

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Ridgefield High School Concert

The event will take place on Thursday, January 28 from 7 – 9pm in the Ridgefield High School Auditorium.
The High School Bands Insinu and Nella and the Wafers will be playing.  In addition, there will be a brief presentation on the history and current situation in Haiti by Mr. Corbishley, a frequent visitor of the country.

The event is sponsored by a variety of RHS’ Clubs including: Key Club, FBLA, Interact, and MANY more!
The ticket price is $10 and be purchased in advance or at the door.  Donation baskets will be available if you’d like to make a more significant donation.

Family and friends are welcome to enjoy a fun evening and support a great cause!

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RUN FOR HAITI

Please Note: The run for Haiti scheduled for February 21 will now take place at the end of March.

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Email us to add your event: Haiti@ridgefieldctblog.com