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So millions of dollars have already been raised via text message, etc. to help bring relief to Haiti, but there is still a lot that needs to be done in order to for things to even THINK about being "back to normal" there.

There are plenty of organizations out there for you to donate to, but I just thought it was important to highlight the charities within the entertainment industry that are working together for the greater good.

Yele Haiti

Yele Haiti

Yéle Haiti is a foundation started by Grammy-Award winning musician, producer and social entrepreneur Wyclef Jean that is changing lives in this desperately poor but optimistic nation.

Through Yéle Haiti, Wyclef uses music, sports and the media to reinforce projects that are making a difference in education, health, environment and community development. In practical terms this translates to over 3,000 new jobs, close to 7,000 children being put in school, more than 8,000 people a month receiving food and approximately 2,000 young people a month learning about HIV/AIDS prevention.

STILLERSTRONG

Ben Stiller's charity, STILLERSTRONG, was originally established to raise money to build a school in Haiti but since has redirected all incoming donations towards disaster relief. With this particular charity you buy a headband and the money goes towards charity (much like the LIVESTRONG wristbands, which Stiller isn't afraid to openley say he stole the idea from).

Music For Reief

Founded by members of Linkin Park during the tragic tsunami in South Asia back in 2005, Music For Relief was designed to bring relief to disasteres and reduce global warming. Currently they are offering a free download of songs by Linkin Park, Dave Matthews Band, Peter Gabriel, Alanis Morissette, Slash, All-American Rejects, Hoobastank, Kenna, Enrique Iglesias and Lupe Fiasco in exchange for a donation.

Random fact: Kenna fans may recognize the song that Kenna is offering, "Never Let Me Down", as it was a track that randomly leaked on The Neptunes' message board a couple years ago that he swore up and down would never be released. Guess it was only a matter of time!

American Dance Party's Help Haiti t-shirt

Okay, so this one is more of an effort for Haiti from some rad Floridians that I picked up on when Anberlin lead singer Stephen Christian tweeted about it a few days ago and discovered that a lot of my friends back home are in on this. Marco Denis is the mastermind behind this t-shirt that 100% of the profits go towards the efforts in Haiti. They have partnered ourselves with "The Cathedral" in Evansville, Indiana, which run Haiti Christian Orphanage, located just outside of Port-Au-Prince. Haiti Christian Orphanage has been in operation for 35 years. Prior to the earthquake, it was home to 54 children, but with such a large increase in orphans, many more are currently seeking refuge there.You Can Help. 100% of what you give will be going directly to Haiti to aid in the relief.

A team will be leaving next week to the orphanage, bringing with them food, water, medical supplies, clothes, basically the essentials needed to preserve life in the area. They will be helping the community as well as the orphanage. Then, in months to come, they will be rebuilding. They will be taking a news team down with them to document the entire trip. We have received news that the orphanage survived the quake with the exception of some minor damage to the building, because of this it is now becoming a safe place for people to come to.

From what I understand shirts are already starting to ship out despite this being marked as a pre-order, so make sure you pick this up asap.

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If I find out about any other charities I will be sure to add them to the list, but this is all I know about thusfar.

Please do what you can to help!