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We are the world video remake to help Haiti

More than 25 years ago musicians, actors and entertainers gathered together to record the “We Are The World” song to help raise over 60 million dollars for the USA for Africa project. Grammy award winning artists and composers Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie decided to do a remake of the hit single to help raise money this time for the island of Haiti that was hit an earthquake in January that left more than 100,000 people dead and millions displaced.

More than 70 members from the entertainment industry come together to support this new project, song and video titled “We Are the World – 25 for Haiti”.

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The proceeds from the album sales will go toward helping the people of Haiti get the much needed food, housing, and medical attention needed to begin the rebuilding process.

Help Haiti relief efforts are taking place all over the world including many across the state of Tennessee. Clarksville currently has several efforts taking place on Austin Peay State University and ongoing efforts taking place at churches and concerned organizations all throughout the city of Clarksville and Montgomery County.

There are many ways to donate toward this worthy cause but if you are like me and want to take the most familiar routes, you can donate through these world recognized organizations in the following ways.

The American Red Cross

Checks can be made out to The American Red Cross, and mailed to:

The American Red Cross,
P.O. Box 37243
Washington, D.C. 20013

or visit your local American Red Cross chapter. Make sure you designate your Donations to the International Response Fund attention “HAITI”.

Donations can also be made by phone at 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or online at www.redcross.org. Or you can do like me and my family did and donate by cell phone. You can text “HAITI” to 90999 to donate $10 to American Red Cross relief for Haiti. Your donation will appear on you next cell phone bill.

The United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund: Write a check

Checks can be made out to United Way and mailed to:

United Way Worldwide
P.O. Box 630568
Baltimore, MD21263-0568.

The memo line should include “United Way Disaster Recovery Fund.”

  • United Way Donation by phone by calling 1-866-404-5826
  • United Way Text to Give You can make a $5 donation by texting HAITI to 864833 (UNITED).
  • United Way International Donor Advised Giving Program

If you or your organization would like to donate $5,000 or more to assist in United Way’s disaster recovery efforts, please contact the International Donor Advised Giving Program at 703.519.0092 or email idag@unitedway.org

  • United Way In-Kind Donations
  • Gifts In Kind International works primarily with corporate donors who give product donations in large amounts. You can find out more at www.giftsinkind.org or call 703.836.2121.

The We Are The World Foundation

The We Are The World Foundation: Text “WORLD” 50555

Or visit the We are the World Foundation website and donate by buying the “We Are the World – 25 for Haiti,” song from iTunes plus check out the world premier “We Are the World – 25 for Haiti,” video as well.

Whichever way you chose to donate will go a long way in you the individual and we as a nation in doing our part in helping Haiti during their time of need.

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