January 15th, 2010
By NATALIE BAKER |
News |
Posted In: CLEAN UP, Politics
What can you do to help people affected by the horrific earthquake in Haiti?
Eat, drink, shop, party and be merry.
A huge number of local restaurants, venues and events are offering up a portion of their proceeds this weekend (and in the weeks to come) to help Haiti relief efforts. Plus, lots of local groups are mobilizing to gather supplies. We'll update this list as new info pops up in our Inbox so keep refreshing this post. **Scroll down to the bottom of the post of ongoing event, aid collections and resources.**
THIS WEEKEND
Lincoln Restaurant
The excellent North Williams Avenue dining room donates five percent of its food sales this weekend to Mercy Corps, which is already hard at work helping Haiti relief efforts. 3808 N Williams Ave. 288-6200.
Biwa
The Japanese ramen and grilled-meats joint will contribute 10 percent of sales to MercyCorps this Sunday, Jan. 17. 215 SE 9th Ave. 239-8830. www.biwarestaurant.com.
Limo:
Every single Sunday and Wednesday during January and February, a whole 25 percent of the Peruvian newbie's sales go to the Red Cross. 2340 NW Westover Road, 477-8348.
Paint the Pearl Red for Relief
This Saturday, Jan. 16, support Haitian relief efforts by supporting local businesses in Northwest Portland. Participants (details below): Bishop's Barbershop, Bubble Boutique, Cupcake Jones, BARISTA, Imelda's, Mabel & Zora, Vault Martini Bar & Jinx Lounge.
Betsy & Iya Jewelry
Local jeweler/dancer Betsy Cross will donate 15 percent of online sales through Jan. 21 to unspecified relief efforts. betsyandiya.com
Clever Cycles
The bike and bike clothing retailer will donate 10 percent of sales to Mercy Corps through Jan. 18. 908 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 334-1560, cleverycyles.com.
Black Wagon
The children's clothing retailer will donate 10 percent of sales to Mercy Corps through Jan. 18. 3964 N Mississippi Ave., 916-0000, blackwagon.com.
Loyly Sauna and Steam
The Sellwood spa will donate $10 of every massage booked today through Sunday, Jan. 17 to Mercy Corps. 2713 SE 21st Ave., 236-6850, loyly.net.
Milagros Boutique
The baby boutique will donate 10 percent of all sales to Mercy Corps through Monday, Jan. 18. 5433 NE 30th Ave., 493-4141, shop.milagrosboutique.com.
SaySay Boutique
The fashion boutique will donate 10 percent of sales on Saturday, Jan. 16 to Mercy Corps. 1010 SW Morrison St., 223-1282, saysayboutique.com
Bubble Boutique
The Pearl designer boutique will donate 5 percent of sales to Mercy Corps through Sunday, Jan. 17. 1100 NW Glisan St., 219-0098, bubbleboutique.com.
Bella Stella
The maternity boutique will donate 10 percent of sales to Mercy Corps through Monday, Jan. 18. 2635 NE Broadway, 284-4184, bellastellababy.com.
Townshend's Tea
The tea shop will donate 10 percent of all sales through Monday. 2223 NE Alberta St., 445-6699, townshendstea.com.
Green Bean Books
The kids book store will donate 10 percent of all sales through Monday. 1600 NE Alberta St., 954-2354, greenbeanbookspds.com.
More here: http://milagrosboutique.com/2010/01/14/wave-of-support-for-haiti-from-local-businesses/
COMING UP NEXT WEEK
TUESDAY: Alpha Haiti Radio-athon
Portland's six Alpha Broadcasting radio stationsteam up for a one-day radiothon to raise funds for the Mercy Corps. According to the press release: "The benefit will air 6 am-7 pm Tuesday, Jan. 19 on KINK-FM, KUPL-FM, KUFO-FM, KXTG-FM/95.5 The Game, KXL-AM and KCMD-AM, directing listeners to either a special phone line at 1-800-245-9600 or to the station websites for an easy donation link. " Website donations can be accessed at: www.kink.fm; www.kupl.com; www.kufo.com; www.955thegame.com; www.kxl.com and www.freedom970.com.
WEDNESDAY: Le Pigeon
Dine at the delicious eastside restaurant on the evening of Wednesday, January 20 and 15 percent of your tab goes to Haitian relief efforts. Le Pigeon, 738 East Burnside, 546.8796, www.lepigeon.com. Dinner hours Wednesday, Jan. 20. Regular menu prices.
THURSDAY: Songs for Haiti: A Benefit Concert for Mercy Corps
That's to locals arts man Stephen Beaudoin and Tom Sessa Portland's already mobilized to throw a mega music benefit for Haiti. Performers at the Thursday, Jan. 21 show at the Aladdin include: pianist Thomas Lauderdale, Cool Nutz, Portland Cello Project, Janice Scroggins, Holcombe Waller, Oregon Symphony concertmaster Jun Iwasaki, with pianist Grace Fong, Broadway veteran, baritone Douglas Webster, Flash Choir, PHAME, the Grant High School Royal Blues, and Storm Large among others. Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave. 7:30 pm Thursday, Jan. 21. $30. Tickets go on sale 10 am Tuesday, Jan. 19. Check out the concert's Facebook page for updated details.
THURSDAY: Marco's Cafe Eat for a Cause Benefit
Whoa! On Thursday, Jan. 21, Marco's Cafe in Multnomah Village ante's up a whole 25 percent of all proceeds for MercyCorps. 7910 SW 35th Ave., 245-0199.
SATURDAY: Groove Movement Haiti Relief Concert
Shake your ass and raise some cash. The Groove Movement, a local non-profit that uses music to raise money for humanitarian efforts, focuses on Haiti funds on Saturday, Jan. 23 with a concert that boasts everybody from Voltronic and Intervision to Chervona. Helping Orphans Worldwide Foundation will match up to $1,000 for the event. Mt. Tabor Theater, 4811 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 360-1450. 9 pm Saturday, Jan. 23. $8.
SUNDAY: Portland Vegan Bake Sale For Haiti
The city's veggie clan raise funds on Sunday Jan. 31 with a big, vegan bake sale. People's Co-op upstairs, 3029 Southeast 21st Ave. 2-5 pm Sunday, Jan. 31. There is a Facebook invite for this event here. All proceeds going to Mercy Corps.
SUNDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: Limo: Every single Sunday and Wednesday during January and February, a whole 25 percent of the Peruvian newbie's sales go to the Red Cross. 2340 NW Westover Road, 477-8348.
ONGOING EVENTS
Portland Haiti Relief Container Project
The plan is simple: fill a gigantic 40 foot long shipping container with as many basic needs items as possible, then send it to Haiti. Stop by Portland Foursquare church with your donations and look for a bright red receptacle the size of your house. Portland Foursquare Church, 1302 SE Ankeny St., 852.1635. 10 am-6 pm, Friday through Wednesday, Jan. 15-20.
Portlanders can bring any of the following items for the relief container:
Southlake Church Re-gifting for Haiti Auction
West Linn's Southgate Church wants your unwanted Christmas presents. The church is hosting the "ultimate “Re-Gifting” auction via the nonprofit system on eBay, to help raise funds—100% of which will be immediately diverted to the humanitarian operations in Haiti." Southlake Church, 1555 SW Borland Road, West Linn, will open its doors to anyone willing to drop off easy-to-ship items in new or excellent condition. Donation hours: Monday, January 18 through Thursday, January 28 (9 am-4 pm Monday-Friday, 5:30-7:30 pm Saturday, 8:30 am-12:30 pm. Sunday)
Limo: Every single Sunday and Wednesday during January and February, a whole 25 percent of the Peruvian newbie's sales go to the Red Cross. 2340 NW Westover Road, 477-8348.
Medical Teams International
Two teams of Oregon and Washington doctors from the Northwest's Medical Teams International are traveling to Haiti. Medical Teams International is also accepting cash contributions to send more volunteers and supplies. To make an immediate, secure gift, please go to www.medicalteams.org. Or call, 1(800)959-HEAL (4325). Or send your contribution to: P.O. Box 10, Portland, OR 97207-0010.
Local events to benefit Haiti: What you can do to help this weekend and in the coming weeks.
What can you do to help people affected by the horrific earthquake in Haiti?
Eat, drink, shop, party and be merry.
A huge number of local restaurants, venues and events are offering up a portion of their proceeds this weekend (and in the weeks to come) to help Haiti relief efforts. Plus, lots of local groups are mobilizing to gather supplies. We'll update this list as new info pops up in our Inbox so keep refreshing this post. **Scroll down to the bottom of the post of ongoing event, aid collections and resources.**
THIS WEEKEND
Lincoln Restaurant
The excellent North Williams Avenue dining room donates five percent of its food sales this weekend to Mercy Corps, which is already hard at work helping Haiti relief efforts. 3808 N Williams Ave. 288-6200.
Biwa
The Japanese ramen and grilled-meats joint will contribute 10 percent of sales to MercyCorps this Sunday, Jan. 17. 215 SE 9th Ave. 239-8830. www.biwarestaurant.com.
Limo:
Every single Sunday and Wednesday during January and February, a whole 25 percent of the Peruvian newbie's sales go to the Red Cross. 2340 NW Westover Road, 477-8348.
Paint the Pearl Red for Relief
This Saturday, Jan. 16, support Haitian relief efforts by supporting local businesses in Northwest Portland. Participants (details below): Bishop's Barbershop, Bubble Boutique, Cupcake Jones, BARISTA, Imelda's, Mabel & Zora, Vault Martini Bar & Jinx Lounge.
- Bishop's Barbershop, 1011 NW Everett St. -- $5 from every hair color service, including red (Pearl location only); cash donations collected on-site (all 7 locations)
- Bubble Boutique, 1100 NW Glisan -- 5% of all sales (through Sunday, Jan. 17)
- Cupcake Jones, 307 NW 10th Ave. -- 100% of proceeds from the sale of red velvet cupcakes
- BARISTA, 539 NW 13th Ave. -- 100% of tips for the day + company match
- Imelda's, 935 NW Everett -- 10% of all sales
- Mabel & Zora, 748 NW 11th Ave. -- 5% of all sales
- Vault Martini Bar & Jinx Lounge, 226 NW 12th Ave. -- 100% of proceeds from the sale of their red specialty cocktail "7.0"
Betsy & Iya Jewelry
Local jeweler/dancer Betsy Cross will donate 15 percent of online sales through Jan. 21 to unspecified relief efforts. betsyandiya.com
Clever Cycles
The bike and bike clothing retailer will donate 10 percent of sales to Mercy Corps through Jan. 18. 908 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 334-1560, cleverycyles.com.
Black Wagon
The children's clothing retailer will donate 10 percent of sales to Mercy Corps through Jan. 18. 3964 N Mississippi Ave., 916-0000, blackwagon.com.
Loyly Sauna and Steam
The Sellwood spa will donate $10 of every massage booked today through Sunday, Jan. 17 to Mercy Corps. 2713 SE 21st Ave., 236-6850, loyly.net.
Milagros Boutique
The baby boutique will donate 10 percent of all sales to Mercy Corps through Monday, Jan. 18. 5433 NE 30th Ave., 493-4141, shop.milagrosboutique.com.
SaySay Boutique
The fashion boutique will donate 10 percent of sales on Saturday, Jan. 16 to Mercy Corps. 1010 SW Morrison St., 223-1282, saysayboutique.com
Bubble Boutique
The Pearl designer boutique will donate 5 percent of sales to Mercy Corps through Sunday, Jan. 17. 1100 NW Glisan St., 219-0098, bubbleboutique.com.
Bella Stella
The maternity boutique will donate 10 percent of sales to Mercy Corps through Monday, Jan. 18. 2635 NE Broadway, 284-4184, bellastellababy.com.
Townshend's Tea
The tea shop will donate 10 percent of all sales through Monday. 2223 NE Alberta St., 445-6699, townshendstea.com.
Green Bean Books
The kids book store will donate 10 percent of all sales through Monday. 1600 NE Alberta St., 954-2354, greenbeanbookspds.com.
More here: http://milagrosboutique.com/2010/01/14/wave-of-support-for-haiti-from-local-businesses/
COMING UP NEXT WEEK
TUESDAY: Alpha Haiti Radio-athon
Portland's six Alpha Broadcasting radio stationsteam up for a one-day radiothon to raise funds for the Mercy Corps. According to the press release: "The benefit will air 6 am-7 pm Tuesday, Jan. 19 on KINK-FM, KUPL-FM, KUFO-FM, KXTG-FM/95.5 The Game, KXL-AM and KCMD-AM, directing listeners to either a special phone line at 1-800-245-9600 or to the station websites for an easy donation link. " Website donations can be accessed at: www.kink.fm; www.kupl.com; www.kufo.com; www.955thegame.com; www.kxl.com and www.freedom970.com.
WEDNESDAY: Le Pigeon
Dine at the delicious eastside restaurant on the evening of Wednesday, January 20 and 15 percent of your tab goes to Haitian relief efforts. Le Pigeon, 738 East Burnside, 546.8796, www.lepigeon.com. Dinner hours Wednesday, Jan. 20. Regular menu prices.
THURSDAY: Songs for Haiti: A Benefit Concert for Mercy Corps
That's to locals arts man Stephen Beaudoin and Tom Sessa Portland's already mobilized to throw a mega music benefit for Haiti. Performers at the Thursday, Jan. 21 show at the Aladdin include: pianist Thomas Lauderdale, Cool Nutz, Portland Cello Project, Janice Scroggins, Holcombe Waller, Oregon Symphony concertmaster Jun Iwasaki, with pianist Grace Fong, Broadway veteran, baritone Douglas Webster, Flash Choir, PHAME, the Grant High School Royal Blues, and Storm Large among others. Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave. 7:30 pm Thursday, Jan. 21. $30. Tickets go on sale 10 am Tuesday, Jan. 19. Check out the concert's Facebook page for updated details.
THURSDAY: Marco's Cafe Eat for a Cause Benefit
Whoa! On Thursday, Jan. 21, Marco's Cafe in Multnomah Village ante's up a whole 25 percent of all proceeds for MercyCorps. 7910 SW 35th Ave., 245-0199.
SATURDAY: Groove Movement Haiti Relief Concert
Shake your ass and raise some cash. The Groove Movement, a local non-profit that uses music to raise money for humanitarian efforts, focuses on Haiti funds on Saturday, Jan. 23 with a concert that boasts everybody from Voltronic and Intervision to Chervona. Helping Orphans Worldwide Foundation will match up to $1,000 for the event. Mt. Tabor Theater, 4811 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 360-1450. 9 pm Saturday, Jan. 23. $8.
SUNDAY: Portland Vegan Bake Sale For Haiti
The city's veggie clan raise funds on Sunday Jan. 31 with a big, vegan bake sale. People's Co-op upstairs, 3029 Southeast 21st Ave. 2-5 pm Sunday, Jan. 31. There is a Facebook invite for this event here. All proceeds going to Mercy Corps.
SUNDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: Limo: Every single Sunday and Wednesday during January and February, a whole 25 percent of the Peruvian newbie's sales go to the Red Cross. 2340 NW Westover Road, 477-8348.
ONGOING EVENTS
Portland Haiti Relief Container Project
The plan is simple: fill a gigantic 40 foot long shipping container with as many basic needs items as possible, then send it to Haiti. Stop by Portland Foursquare church with your donations and look for a bright red receptacle the size of your house. Portland Foursquare Church, 1302 SE Ankeny St., 852.1635. 10 am-6 pm, Friday through Wednesday, Jan. 15-20.
Portlanders can bring any of the following items for the relief container:
- Plastic Sheeting/Tarps/Duct Tape
- Baby Formula
- Peanut Butter
- First Aid Supplies and Over the Counter Medications like Tylenol or Anti Bacterial Cream, Etc.
- Clothing: new & gently used, light weight
- Sport sandals
- Hygiene items
- Sanitary Wipes
Southlake Church Re-gifting for Haiti Auction
West Linn's Southgate Church wants your unwanted Christmas presents. The church is hosting the "ultimate “Re-Gifting” auction via the nonprofit system on eBay, to help raise funds—100% of which will be immediately diverted to the humanitarian operations in Haiti." Southlake Church, 1555 SW Borland Road, West Linn, will open its doors to anyone willing to drop off easy-to-ship items in new or excellent condition. Donation hours: Monday, January 18 through Thursday, January 28 (9 am-4 pm Monday-Friday, 5:30-7:30 pm Saturday, 8:30 am-12:30 pm. Sunday)
Limo: Every single Sunday and Wednesday during January and February, a whole 25 percent of the Peruvian newbie's sales go to the Red Cross. 2340 NW Westover Road, 477-8348.
Medical Teams International
Two teams of Oregon and Washington doctors from the Northwest's Medical Teams International are traveling to Haiti. Medical Teams International is also accepting cash contributions to send more volunteers and supplies. To make an immediate, secure gift, please go to www.medicalteams.org. Or call, 1(800)959-HEAL (4325). Or send your contribution to: P.O. Box 10, Portland, OR 97207-0010.
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