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HopeLights for Haiti-- Your input please!

Posted Jan 19, 2010 01:57 PM
I am so inspired!
Ever since the earthquake hit, I've been searching for how I can be of service. I wasn't comfortable with the $10 text. Well, I make candles and I figured that would be an avenue. It made sense that candles would be a commodity with no electricity.
Then, I also found out about my sister-in-law's infant niece. She wasn't injured in the earthquake, but AFTER the quake was so bitten up by mosquitoes that she got a fever, an infection and was severely ill. That affirmed my resolve to get candles, unscented and citronella against the mosquitoes to Haiti.
I am very excited to announce that I will be making HopeLights...lanterns, tea lights and container candles to send to Haiti. The great thing is that people who support the initiative will recieve their own HopeLight to remember our counterparts in Haiti. Also, it will be a great collaboration with Haitian-American students (see below)
I see it as a win-win-win because although I can't send money, I CAN make candles with your financial support, the Haitian people are getting something they need, and you are literally getting something for your money (above and beyond the intense pleasure of lending a helping hand).
Finally, I am teaming with Teach For America teachers who work in schools here in Miami with large Haitian populations. The students, depending on the age group, will be decorating the containers and/or pouring the candles.
Please stay tuned for more information, let me know if you have suggestions, and support this initiative by passing it on to friends.
Cheers,
Creative Cat
5 Comments
Bless you Cat... i dont know how to help as at now but am sure i will figure out something. love from Kenya
Rosemary
Cat,
Whenever you are ready to receive contributions, let me know...I'm In!
You are in the Process of Creating Miracles my friend!!! Look how much you have grown...you are being who you are supposed to be. I am proud to be with you on this journey!
Love your BH Sister, Darlene
Cat,
You are Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lisa
So the Universe is with me because I found $11 at the dog park...I figured God wanted to make his contribution first! (That's the cost of 1 HopeLight plus a dollar tip!)
Cat our Creative BH Release Sister;
Beautiful... "Inspiration in Action" ...Its my honor to know you and support your efforts!
w/love and blessings,
Release Sister Anne
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