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By now you have probably heard about the major earthquake that happened in Haiti on Tuesday.

If you’re not aware of the full scale of destruction that occured, here are some links:
The Big Picture from Boston.com did a fantastic job (as always) of quickly compiling striking photos (some images are graphic).  They put together a second set of photos here.

Reports from NPR, CNN and BBC.

Regular updates from CNN.

The worst earthquake there in two centuries flattened the capital, Port-au-Prince. 100,000 are assumed dead. Up to 3 million affected. In one of the world’s poorest and least developed countries.

The people of Haiti will obviously be needing an enormous amount of help.

You may be wondering why I’m talking about this on a crochet blog. I find it sad that the death of a celebrity can cause a wave of discussion on sites like Facebook, but the death of thousands and the destruction of a country causes barely a ripple. I wanted to raise more awareness to what’s going on and what needs to be done.

Here’s the deal:

1. You donate to a disaster relief fund (links below)

2. You email proof of your donation, and your name and address to molly@mkcrafts.com ***

3. A few weeks later (depending on number of entries) you get a small crocheted “thank you” from me.

***EDIT: My friend Bethany (click here for her blog) has offered to make a small knitted gift to those who donate as well.

It doesn’t matter how much you donate – $5, $50, $5000 – you don’t even have to tell me (but it’d be cool if you did because I want to keep track).  Just show me some proof, and you’ll get mail! Everyone loves mail!

HOW TO HELP: DISASTER RELIEF RESOURCES

Yele Haiti – you can also donate to Yele by texting “YELE” to 501501.  They then text you back, asking you to reply “Yes.”  This will automatically donate $5 which will appear on your next phone bill.  I’ve seen this type of donation system popping up recently and I think its pretty awesome. Some cell phone companies are even waiving the fees for texts to Yele and the Red Cross.

Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders – the people of Haiti are in dire need of medical relief.  MSF is a great organization that is already there helping out.

Partners In Health

American Red Cross – Text “HAITI” to 90999 to donate $10 to the Red Cross

Canadian Red Cross

Salvation Army

Mercy Corps

Haiti Emergency Relief Organization (HERO)

Catholic Relief Services

Oxfam America

Oxfam UK

International Medical Corps

UNICEF USA

More resources here.

CANADIANS: Check out this article for resources.

ETSY SELLERS WHO ARE DONATING PROFITS TO DISASTER RELIEF:

Viadellarosa.Etsy.com Donating 50% of sales
papermenagerie.etsy.com Donating 100% of proceeds!
CharitableCreations.Etsy.com Donating 10% of sales -  Mention HaitiRelief when purchasing
SugarandSpiceSoapCo.Etsy.com Donating 50% of proceeds to UNICEF
ShaggyChic.Etsy.com – 50% of Sales 1/13 – 1/18
Midnightandlulu.Etsy.com – 50% of proceeds
bohoLUXEaccessories.Etsy.com – 50% of proceeds
prettylulubridal.Etsy.com – 20% through Sunday
Gleeza.Etsy.com – 100% of proceeds going to Save the Children for Haiti Relief
ElisabethSpace.Etsy.com – 50% to American Red Cross or Yele Haiti Organization
VintageTreasury.Etsy.Com – 10% of proceeds – NEW SHOP!
BeeBeeBee.etsy.com – 100% of proceeds!
Yummyandcompany.etsy.com – 10% of proceeds
Handjstarcreations.etsy.com – 10% of proceeds through Jan. 18
Delacy.etsy.com – 50% of proceeds
Thebeersoapcompany.etsy.com – 100% Proceeds
capricornsoapco.etsy.com – see their shop for details
TALKTAGZ.etsy.com – 50% of proceeds
Seaphemera.etsy.com – 50% to Doctors Without Borders
Chuletindesigns.etsy.com – 50% thru Sunday
Sharayah.etsy.com – 100% of proceeds to Mercy Corps
luvmymonkeys.etsy.com – 50% of proceeds to Haitian orphanage
kecky.etsy.com – 100% of proceeds to UNICEF
ThePaintedBrush.etsy.com – 100% of proceeds to the Red Cross

***If you do not get a confirmation email from me within 24 hours, please resubmit to this email.