On Friday, students at Collins organized a fundraiser to help the efforts in Haiti. The event featured free creole food from Dats Restaurant. There was a table setup where you could donate to the Red Cross and a collection box for non-perishable food items. There was also a presentation on the many other ways you could give your money and support to the people of Haiti. Including a way to donate via text-message. I choose this option because I didn't have any cash. In all my time texting I don't think I have ever put it to such good use.
A film was also shown about the culture and traditions of Haiti. This was accompanied by a discussion of the poverty in Haiti and what we should do to help. This event came right on the heels on a city-wide forum on Thursday about the societal and environmental factors that led to the devastation in Haiti and what our next moves should be to help them rebuild. It is great to see so many different groups on campus and in the community that are trying to organize support for Haiti after this tragedy.
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