Charitable Connections – Step Up for Haiti

Nov 30

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This holiday season, you can make a charitable difference at no financial cost – and you’ll clean out your closet at the same time. Consider donating your gently used shoes to Step Up for Haiti.

Download a prepaid, self-addressed mailing label from their website and take the box to an authorized FedEx location.  There is no limit to the number of children’s, women’s, and men’s shoes you may donate.  Visit www.stepupforhaiti.org for more information.

Event Industry Helping Haiti

Jan 21

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Victims of the earthquake in Haiti are still in desperate need of our assistance. While donating to the Red Cross directly is the the best advised method, it is possible to help in other ways.

There are several ways the meetings community can donate -

  • Donate Reward Points: Tight on cash? Donate your reward points! Major hotel brands, airlines, and several banks allow you to donate your reward points directly to the American Red Cross to assist with relief efforts. Click here for a list of participating hotels, airlines, banks and donation instructions.
  • Shop to Support: The Red Cross donates a portion of proceeds from a variety of first aid and medical supply items to relief efforts. These every day items, including hand sanitizer, can be found at a variety of large retailers, including Target and Wal-Mart. View the list of items here.
  • Legitimate Donations: MPI supports these organizations in their legitimate donation efforts, and the MPI Foundation has donated $5,000.00 to Haiti relief aid.

    For even more ways to help, visit the American Red Cross.