Ellen and Ann at Mingei World Arts just sent out this alert…

On Thursday and Friday this week, Mingei will donate 10% of total sales to Partners in Health for earthquake relief. We will also be accepting cash and check donations which we will forward. This organization, founded by Paul Farmer and Ophelia Dahl, has been working in Haiti for many years. Please read about their work here.

With all the scams popping up out there, it makes sense to rely on your fellow residents with intimate knowledge and the right connections to make sure your donations are spent wisely.

If you know of other local businesses or organizations that are collecting funds to help the Haitians in Port-au-Prince, please post below.

Susan writes in with word that Paris Decatur is now accepting clothing, toiletries and food donations for the Clifton Men’s Shelter. (The shelter’s manager is a regular at Paris)

Items can be dropped off between 6pm and midnight at Paris or you can call 404.932.0737 and Paris will come and pick your items up.

Lalah writes in with a question…

I’ve got a metric ton of children’s clothing (infant and up), books, toys and equipment to donate to a worthy charity.  I’m thinking homeless shelter or women’s shelter.  Is there anything in the Decatur area you know about and would specifically recommend?