Join the '100 Shows for Haiti' Grassroots Relief Effort

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In the old days, neighborhood kids would gather their resources and talents to put on a show for the community when an overwhelming need struck the less fortunate.

Today, with the power of the Internet at hand, grassroots outreach for the community good has taken a global direction.

One need look no further than the "100 Shows for Haiti" campaign that is bringing together musicians, artists, activists, cooks and everyday people for a series of events designed to aid the people of earthquake-torn Haiti.

The best part of the campaign is that anyone can participate. If you would like to hold an event for the benefit, simply contact the organizers at mypart@100showsforhaiti.com and get information on how your concert/bake sale/viewing/etc. can be part of the event.

The "100 Shows for Haiti" idea was developed by community organizer and punk rock artist Maurice Mitchell. He and his friends began organizing the power of the Internet to create a website and Facebook page for their efforts.

The group began organizing small events, pooling their news media contacts and spreading the word. Events are planned or have taken place in more than 10 states, including New York, California, Michigan, Ohio and Washington D.C.

Participants in Ireland, England, Canada, South Korea, Australia and the Philippines have or will host 100 Show for Haiti events.

All of the proceeds will go to benefiting the work of Dr. Jacques Denis who is providing free medical care to Haitians and Haitian Women for Haitian Refugees, a group helping displaced Haitian families.

This effort demonstrates that you don't have to have the celebrity firepower of a Sean Penn or a Wyclef Jean to help the people of Haiti. Just hold an event, make a few bucks and become part of a great effort to help Haiti.

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