As many of you already know I have a personal connection with Haiti due to my involvement with Haitian art. I have been working with Ridge Art for over three years and we specially in Haitian art. Last year I had the wonderful opportunity to travel to Haiti with Laurie. Since that time, I've grown to love Haiti, it's beautiful culture and people.
       Last week the worst reported earthquake in the region in 200 years struck, killing countless numbers of people and wounding many more. According to preliminary reports, 3 million people have been affected by the quake. All the images of Haiti that we have seen for the past several days have been filled with pain, horror and devastation. The destruction and tragedy is overwhelming.
       I am sure that all of you want to help. So, I would like to share with you a non profit organization that I have been involved with for over a year. The organization is Art Creation Foundation For Children (ACFFC). ACFFC is a non-profit arts organization created for education and personal growth of children who are extremely underprivileged, in the town of Jacmel, Haiti since 2000. To find out more about the organization please go to www.artforhaitianchildren.org.

   

    Since, the quake there has been hardly any aid reaching Jacmel. All the children and staff has been accounted for. The children, staff, and families are holding their own and helping the community and sharing what little they have. ACFFC has been named central coordinating agency in Jacmel by the International Red Cross. They are expected to arrive via plane or helicopter today/tonight and will use our location as their own!
    Nothing is easy in Haiti. It is hard work to make the foundation a reality and we need your help especially at this time. Please give - no matter how little - it really does add up! TO DONATE TO ACFFC SEE BELOW.  If you want to donate to immediate relief efforts beyond Doctors Without Borders, Red Cross, etc., I encourage you to do so but do not to forget about ACFFC. 
    Art Creation Foundation For Children will be a long haul, not a short term fix or band aid. 

Thank you.

All consideration and participation will be appreciated.