Sonicbids' Haiti Response Fundraiser
Project summary
Just hours after a catastrophic earthquake struck Haiti — killing thousands and displacing up to two million people — Mercy Corps began deploying an experienced, field-tested emergency response team. Upon arriving in Port-au-Prince, we went immediately to work, talking with displaced survivors about what they needed most. We delivered 15 tons of food to the city's biggest hospital. We got clean water flowing again in medical clinics and shattered neighborhoods. We ensured a reliable income for survivors by creating a cash-for-work program, which also began revitalizing failing local economies. Today, our team is working with survivors, local authorities and partner organizations on long-term plans — including job creation — that will help Haiti rebuild better and stronger.
Message from Sonicbids:
I love the spirit of the Sonicbids community.
A few weeks ago, I sent out a note asking our members to join Sonicbids in donating money to the Haiti Relief Effort, and we were overwhelmed by the positive response and generosity of members who made a contribution. We were able to reach our goal of a $10,000 donation to Mercy Corps to aid in this effort.
If you donated, you have likely been receiving email updates from Mercy Corps to see your contribution at work. If not, you should know that your donation has helped foster things like clearing debris, cleaning wells, waterproofing shelters, emotional recovery programs for surviving children, and more. Hopefully you feel as much personal reward as we do for making these things possible.
So, thank you. I knew we could count on you to step up to help others in need. And I believe that doing good serves us all well in the long run.
Thanks again.
Panos
Founder, Sonicbids
Blog: http://panosbrew.sonicbids.com/
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Recent donations to this page
| Jennifer | $25 | March 01, 2010 |
| James | $25 | February 27, 2010 |
| Emitt | $5000 | February 15, 2010 |
Comments from donors
Thank you for this initiative.
— nicole, Portugal
This money comes from a fundraising house concert my band, Ti' Acadie, presented last weekend. Thanks for providing us and our community a way to help out!
— Pamela, ME
Very nice of Sonicbids to match my little contribution. Too good of a deal to pass up! Thank you for allowing me to contribute, better.
— Edward, GA
May the suffering end swiftly.
— Joe, CO
Thanks Sonicbids and all who have made contributions to the devistation that Haiti encountered.
— Derek, Canada
Thank you Sonicbids matching funds for inspiring us to inspire others to do what they can to help - Thank you to all who came out in support and were so generous - and thank you Mercy Corps for doing what you do!
— Shaynee, NY
The artists of Dream On! -- a tribute project dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. -- donate their royalties to help the people of Haiti, which is where Dr. King would be if he were alive today.
— Maya, CA
Donation from the punk band TransfRictioN from Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
— Derek, NM
We are one world, one nation, one people. We've got to help one another, especially those in most need of our help now.
— Christian, MD
Good Luck in Haiti! Please DO NOT put me on ANY mailing lists. Thanks.
— Debra, CA
All my thoughts and prayers are with the people of Haiti that they find comfort for their pain and recovery for their loss. I hope that we can find some way to give something of ourselves to those in need.
— Jared, PA
The tragedy that has happened to our neighbors is horrific...I hope everyone can give something to help the efforts being made to give some relief. My heart goes out to all that have lost a friend or family member. God Bless. Vanessa Pellon
— vanessa, CA
On behalf of spoken word Artist I want to express my financial and political support as I send my love and prayers to the people of Haiti.
— Jamara, MA
Thanks for making this possible! ~Serial Thrillers
— Paul, MA
Good job Sonic Bids!
— John, CA
Tragedy can hit anyone at anytime. I hope this donation helps.
— Michael, CA
God, bless this people!
— Alla, Russia
Thanks for all your donations. We are getting closer and closer to hitting our goal!
— Panos, MA
"we must be the change we wish to see in the world"
— Marcos, NY
May the world bless you Haiti, during this time, Tommie Leveal
— Tommie, IL
Really great to support with the extra bonus of Sonic Bids Match Funding thanks for the opportunity to give more X
— Emily, United Kingdom
I believe in the power of a little because it only takes a spark to get the fire going and soon all those around us can warm up in its glowing. During Asia's Tsunami in 2004, I shared this poem/song with World Vision. Now I wish to share it with Mercy Corps, Sonicbid and beautiful people to encourage one another in support of Haiti. We all can make this world a better place. May this poem or song encourage us to give a little because a little can brighten someone's life "A little light will give you a little smile. A little warmth will touch you for a while. A little touch of love, A little sacrifice, A little spark of light, Will brighten your life." Hansen Chew
— Hansen, Singapore
Gandi once said, be the change you want to see in the world...and if everyone could participate in acting out these profound words the world would inevitably be a different more positive place. So in these dark hours remember your blessings and seek to help others with your talents and gifts and so shall you be rewarded for your efforts. Peace and Shine On!
— Jillian, IN
Blessings!
— Justin, TX
Great work, Sonicbids! Makes me that much happier about my membership. God bless the people of Haiti.
— Mary, MA
Sonicbids...thanks for doing this!
— Rachel, NY
Our hearts and prays goes out to the people of Haiti. Let's help them get on their feet!!
— Cecil, PA
"There will be great earthquakes...in various places..." Luke 21:11 "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress..." James 1:27 NIV
— Laura, CA
Let's hope that some good will come from this terrible disaster.
— martin, MA
Thank you for putting this together!
— Faith, MD
If everyone donates just a little bit, the final amount will be huge. So do it; you won't even notice.
— clare, Australia
USA, get your shit together and get some aid flowing to these poor people!
— Karun, Australia
God Be with you all.
— ivan, CA
Every bit helps
— Mark, HI
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— Paul, CA
We donated. Our thoughts go out to the people of Haiti!
— Philip, WA
But by the grace of god go I... please help this country...
— Nick, NY
Always help expecting nothing. Feels good.
— Carlo Mario, Peru
Thanks for the match, Sonicbids! Makes us proud to be members. -The Somersault Factory
— Juliann, IL
Praying for healing in Haiti.
— john, FL
North is happy to kick in what we can -- thanks to Sonicbids for putting this together and to our fellow artists. -J&M
— Joseph, MI
Aroha nui from Te Wai Pounamu, New Zealand. Ariana Tikao
— Ariana, New Zealand
My support,prayers & blessings goes out to the people of Haiti
— DARYL, NY
thanks for helping!
— Ryan, IL
Buck Ford Pure Country Band,,,, asks all bands in Sacramento,Northern Cal,to Donate all they can to help support the people from Haiti's Earthquake
— Buck, CA
This is a beautiful action in light of the devastation. The Dali Lama said it is not enough to be compassion, you must also act. Thank you to all who are taking this to heart. Much love and prayer to the victims and their families and to those who will work to rebuild their lives.
— Megan, NY
I'm sorry that this contribution is so little but it's all I can afford. Thank you!
— Bonnie, MA
SonicBids - Thanks for matching our donations and organizing this drive. Black Velvet Deluxe
— Stacey, MN
Good luck!
— Vidar, Norway
