Music for Relief's Blog – December 2009 Archive (8)

RECAP: MUSIC FOR RELIEF HOLIDAY MIXER AT THE DOHENY, LA

Last night I attended the Music For Relief Holiday Mixer at the Doheny in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday December 17th. Guests entered the private bar through an unmarked cabana in a very discrete garage entrance off of Olympic Blvd, a stone’s throw away from LA Live. I arrived early, to help set up and volunteer at the registration table. From my vantage point, I greeted guests as they streamed in through the lengthy hallway from the cabana entrance, meanwhile surveying the scene around the… Continue

Added by Music for Relief on December 18, 2009 at 7:16pm — No Comments

5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF INDIAN OCEAN TSUNAMI

Here are a few articles and links that provide a retrospective into the tsunami that devastated the Indian Ocean back in 2004. This natural disaster is a main part of why Music For Relief was formed and has continued to pour dedication and support into disaster relief efforts around the world.

The first article revolves around Music For Relief's Green Home partner, Habitat for Humanity, and their efforts in the relief process.… Continue

Added by Music for Relief on December 16, 2009 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

HOLIDAY SEASON RECAP: HOW YOU CAN HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH MFR

Here is a brief recap of all the ways you can make a difference this Holiday Season with Music For Relief.

Music For Relief and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles are working together to build a LEED certified, environmentally friendly, “Green Home” for a deserving Los Angeles family in need. To learn more about the MFR Green Home, or to make a donation, please click… Continue

Added by Music for Relief on December 14, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

MFR AND HODR PRESENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN INDONESIA

MFR has partnered with Hands On Disaster Response (HODR) to provide continued response efforts to the earthquake that hit the Sumatra region of Indonesia. HODR is a volunteer-driven 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides hands-on assistance to survivors of natural disasters around the world. Would you like to volunteer in Indonesia to help with the recovery efforts?

Here is how: HODR anticipates working till the end of February in Indonesia. There is no cost to volunteer with… Continue

Added by Music for Relief on December 11, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO MADE OUR DECEMBER TREE CARE EVENT A SUCCESS

Music For Relief would like to thank everyone who came out to Stetson Ranch Park in Sylmar to take part in our December Tree Care event, in partnership with TreePeople. On Tuesday, we weeded and mulched the hillside – previously devastated by wildfire – where the 30 trees planted back in October currently reside. The trees did not need to be watered due to the previous day’s heavy rains so we were able to concentrate on the important work of keeping hillside clear of invasive species and… Continue

Added by Music for Relief on December 10, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

'TIS THE SEASON FOR HOLIDAY AUCTIONS

In the spirit of the season, Music For Relief has added six more Holiday Auctions. As with all MFR auctions, all proceeds benefit Music For Relief. For more information about the items up for auction, or to place a bid, click on the links below:

Bid on a chance to join Linkin Park, Music For Relief, and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles for a very special private build event on the MFR Green Home in LA.… Continue

Added by Music for Relief on December 3, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

SOCIALVIBE'S GIVAPALOOZA CONTEST

SocialVibe just rolled out a new contest and Music for Relief is a part of it. All we have to do is help Music for Relief reach its donation goal by December 31st, 2009, SocialVibe will double the donation amount! Log onto SocialVibe here and sign up if you have not done so already. Invite your friends and help us reach our goal!

Added by Music for Relief on December 1, 2009 at 6:13pm — No Comments

MUSIC FOR RELIEF AND CHASE COMMUNITY GIVING

Chase Bank recently created a program called Chase Community Giving wherein they will donate a total of $5,000,000 to various charities. Funds will be distributed through rounds of votin and the next round of voting starts January 15th, 2010. Please help Music For Relief by following the link to the Chase Community Giving Facebook page, becoming a fan, and voting for us! For… Continue

Added by Music for Relief on December 1, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments