Music for Relief's Blog – May 2010 Archive (12)

OIL SPILL IN THE GULF: HOW YOU CAN HELP

The oil leak in the Gulf Coast that began following a deep water oil rig explosion on April 20th is still occurring. As the oil slick reaches the coastal wetlands, fragile ecosystems and the animals that inhabit them are in danger. Visit the… Continue

Added by Music for Relief on May 27, 2010 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments

MUSIC FOR RELIEF GREEN HOME PROGRESS REPORT

Music For Relief is raising funds for the MFR Green Home!

The photo above shows the home in its current state of construction. Here is an update on the progress.

As of July 31st, the units’ walls, windows, and exterior doors have been installed. Also, the porch, rough plumbing and electricity have been completed. We've also put in sidewalls and drywalls and have even…

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Added by Music for Relief on May 25, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

THANK YOU TREE CARE VOLUNTEERS!

Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who participated in Saturday's Tree Care event with Music for Relief and TreePeople. We had a great group who weeded, watered and mulched the 60+ trees that MFR has planted in Stetson Ranch Park. The trees are healthy thanks to the hard work of our volunteers and the great supervisors at TreePeople. Photos coming in the next couple days, check back… Continue

Added by Music for Relief on May 24, 2010 at 6:30pm — 2 Comments

LAST CHANCE TO RAISE A GLASS FOR EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORTS IN CHILE

There's only one week left toRaise a Glass for Chile & support earthquake relief by purchasing Montes and Santa Ema wine.

Until Memorial Day, May 31st, for every bottle sold of Montes and Santa Ema wines from Chile, TGIC Importers will donate a portion of the proceeds, up to $50,000 to Music for Relief to support earthquake victims.…

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Added by Music for Relief on May 24, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

MUSIC FOR RELIEF TEAMS UP WITH DIRECT RELIEF INTERNATIONAL TO FUND SMALL HAITIAN NONPROFITS

Music for Relief has teamed up with Direct Relief International to provide grants of up to $25,000 to small Haiti-based nonprofit organizations working in education and reconstruction in Haiti. The funds will allow groups working in their communities long before the earthquake struck to continue to serve the people in greatest need.…

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Added by Music for Relief on May 21, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

MANY HAITIANS STILL HOMELESS AS RAINY SEASON APPROACHES

With hurricane season starting soon, the people of Haiti fear the possible dangers approaching with the lack of proper, more permanent shelters. Over 1 million people are currently living in tents in makeshift camps and will soon face risks of flooding and mudslides. A lack of suitable land for resettlement in Port-au-Prince has created hesitation within the government to build these shelters. Aid workers urge that the Haitian government disseminate information about hurricane preparedness to… Continue

Added by Music for Relief on May 19, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments

SEVERE FLOODS, TORNADOES HIT SOUTHEAST U.S.

Contributed by Amanda McClain

The Southeastern United States was deeply affected by a severe and slow-moving cold front that brought record amounts of rain and tornadoes to some areas in a 48-hour span. The hardest hit areas were Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Alabama and Kentucky where the weather brought record rainfall, and as a result, flooding of historical levels to many areas. See below for how you can help!…

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Added by Music for Relief on May 18, 2010 at 11:13am — 1 Comment

EARTHQUAKE IN YUSHU UPDATE

Early in the morning on April 14th, 2010, a 6.9-magnitude earthquake rocked the mountainous region Qinghai Province. Its epicenter was in Yushu in this region, about 150 miles northwest of Qamdo, Tibet. It its aftermath, 2,220 people have been reported killed, 70 are still missing, and 12,000 have been injured. The quake also brought down hundreds of homes and schools in the area, as well as breaking bridges to central areas and access to airports. …

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Added by Music for Relief on May 18, 2010 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

RACHEL ROTH PERFORMANCE TO SUPPORT MUSIC FOR RELIEF

Music for Relief would like to extend a sincere thanks to Rachel Roth for organizing a show on Friday, May 28th at 7pm to benefit Music for Relief. She will be performing at the Temple Beth Ahm in Aberdeen, NJ.

Thank you for all your… Continue

Added by Music for Relief on May 17, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

FOR THE BAYOU'S CRAWFISH BOIL FUNDRAISER IN SAN FRANCISCO

If you are in the San Francisco area, be sure to check out For the Bayou's fundraiser on Sunday, May 9th. All you can eat crawfish for $25! All of the door proceeds benefit Louisiana wetland restoration projects.

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Added by Music for Relief on May 5, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

SEE DAVE MATTHEWS BAND UP CLOSE & SUPPORT HAITI RELIEF EFFORTS

Bid on two tickets to see any upcoming show from the Dave Matthews Band summer 2010 tour. Not only will you and a friend get prime seats for the concert, but you'll also receive lounge passes, where you'll be treated with drinks, food, and maybe even a chance to be backstage.

This is a great way to contribute to MFR's relief efforts in Haiti, so bid away… Continue

Added by Music for Relief on May 5, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF CYCLONE NAGRIS

It's been two years since Cyclone Nagris hit Myanmar's Irrawaddy Delta. The cyclone is considered to be the worst natural disaster in Asia since the 2004 tsunami, leaving 140,000 dead and affecting 2.4 million.

In 2008, Music for Relief raised funds for Cyclone relief efforts, these funds were used to support our partnership with World Vision and their overall program to provide rice, oil, and pulses to 350,000 people in the Yangon and Ayeyarwaddy provinces.

Funds also helped… Continue

Added by Music for Relief on May 3, 2010 at 7:13pm — No Comments