For those in the NY and surrounding areas, please try to make it out to support this worthy cause! The letter below was distributed by Richard Jeanty, author and publisher or RJ Publications.
January 29, 2010
Dear Readers,
Many across the world have witnessed the horrific destruction that occurred on January 13, 2010 in the nation of Haiti. As progressive humanitarians and social advocates, it is necessary that we take part in the recovery efforts to aid thousands of individuals who are currently without shelter, food, family, and medical attention. RJ Publications is teaming up with some of the nation’s best-selling, prolific, electrifying and avant-garde writers in recent years to help raise funds in this time of desperation.
We are actively requesting your assistance to ensure the success of “Authors for Haiti,” a day dedicated to raising awareness, aid, and atonement to the nation of Haiti during the aftermath of such a dismal tragedy. This event wishes to showcase the works of many authors who have agreed to participate and donate one hundred percent of the proceeds to the upturn efforts in Haiti. Notable authors such as K’wan, T. Styles, Erick Gray, Naija, JM Benjamin, T. Nicole, Azarel, Ayana Ellis and myself have offered to contribute our time to this event. We will be signing some of your favorite books at this special event. In addition, we have also solicited the help of the most influential publicists in New York City to ensure the promotional success of this event.
Unfortunately, “Authors for Haiti” can’t take place without the assistance and support of the readers. In efforts to make this event an absolute success, we are requesting your presence and financial support at the event in order for us to raise enough money to meet our goal.
Time and Place:
Saturday, February 13, 2010
5pm – 8pm
Linger Lounge
533 Atlantic Ave
Brooklyn, New York
I’d like to extend a special thanks to Jessica, the owner of the Linger Lounge for assisting in this matter, as well as all the wonderful authors with beautiful hearts who have made this event a priority. I especially would like to thank my main man, Kwan, for standing with me from the very beginning when I mentioned this event to him.
Goal:
The goal for this event is to raise enough money to contribute to the relief efforts of Wyclef Jean’s foundation, Yele Haiti, as well as helping to assist with the cost of traveling and lodging for 10 volunteering, Creole speaking Haitian nurses going to Haiti, along with myself, who speaks the people’s native tongue, to help with the relief efforts in Haiti.
The authors are dedicated to helping with the recovery of Haiti. I have already gathered and collected clothing donations and plan on collecting food and medical supply donations for the trip to Haiti. One of the main goals is to get food, clothingand medical supplies to those people who are in dire need of the basic necessities in Haiti. In the event that we are prevented from traveling to Haiti, 100% of thedonations will be donated to the Yele Foundation.
As always, I appreciate your time, support and love.
Sincerely,
Richard Jeanty
Author
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