In the wake of the Haitian earthquake, it’s hard to find many positives, but one is the way that people are donating in droves. (Time, money, blood.) If you’re looking for an outlet to donate to, I have a few suggestions.

Kid Dangerous T-Shirt

The State Department has set up a donation-by-text system. Text “Haiti” to 90999 and $10 will immediately be donated to the Red Cross to help with relief efforts. You will see the additional charge on your cell phone bill. The Red Cross (now, as always) can use donations that will be used effectively for medical assistance. Click here for details on how to give through the website.

Also, L.A.-based T-Shirt line, Kid Dangerous Grime Couture, designed the “HELP HAITI” tee, with 100% of proceeds going to the One Dome At A Time Emergency Fund. The price has been discounted to $35 in hopes of selling more. T-shirts are available for pre-order on the Kid Dangerous website and will be available for delivery by January 22nd.

Happy Holidays, Everyone!
This is our first Holiday Charity post of the season.  We’ll be doing this all season long to remind ourselves and others  of all of the people who are suffering and going without during the holidays. If there’s someone in need whom you’re thinking of as well, or if there’s a cause you’d like us to highlight, please post comments below.

The first cause is the Beatrice Family in Newton, Mass. You can read more about their plight here . The quick summary: Jeff Beatrice, 49, was a father to eleven kids when he suddenly died of a heart attack on October 23rd, under the stress of losing his mother in a fire, caring for his brother in assisted living, and a huge economic weight on his back. His death has left his family not only totally bereaved, but utterly broke. His widow, Elinor, and their children will lose their house in the new year if the family can’t buy it back from the financial firm which holds their mortgage: right now that figure stands at $300k. If they can’t raise the money, the house will be auctioned off January 5th, and Elinor an dher children will risk being being separated. Jeff was a beloved figure in the town, and a soccer coach to many kids in the community. The Beatrices  are in our hearts during this holiday season.  For more information, please read below.

To donate online, please go here:

To send a check, big or small to:

The Jeffrey Beatrice Family Fund
c/o The Village Bank
307 Auburn Street
Auburndale, MA  02466