Haiti: Relief Donations and Photography?

When I hear about huge natural disasters I cringe and think to myself “Not Again!” My heart weighs heavily for the poor people that lost their lives, families, homes, and any sort of livelihood. There is so much press coverage of these events, and all I can do is wonder why does it take a huge disaster to bring our eyes to hurting and broken people.

The Haitians weren’t in good shape before this earthquake, and unless somebody steps in and helps out, they never will be. I wish it was more common to pay attention to the needy people in 3rd world countries and even our own country. Unfortunately it usually takes an earthquake, or a tsunami or a hurricane to open our eyes to the horrible living conditions that make up a large existence of our world.

We are blessed in this country, yet we can barely make it ourselves with all of our financial and social obligations.  I know that we tell ourselves, “I’ll help out next time.” or “I don’t have anything to give.” But that just turns into a vicious cycle of non-action and regret.

So here’s a call to action: Donate to the relief efforts in Haiti.
I know it’s difficult to find any spare income to give, and your next paycheck is probably already spent, But money isn’t the only resource that you have: You have time, and you have God-given talents that you can use to make an impact.

I personally don’t have anything monetary to give, but this is what I can and will do: For anyone who donates any amount over $50 to the relief efforts in Haiti, I will offer them a complimentary portrait session worth $150. I really wish I could give money, but this is all I can give. I can help by giving my time to help those in need. On top of the portrait session, I will donate 25% of the print sales to relief efforts as well(World Vision).

I hope that you take advantage of this. And I hope that It’s not just because you get something out of it. I just want to be able to make a difference, and I hope that you join me. God has blessed me with certain talents, and I want to share them and use them. Will you help me? Will you help the Haitians? I pray that you will take this chance and join me in making a difference.

God Bless,
Let’s help out Haiti!
Call me today: 818.439.5727

Here’s a list of organizations that will take your donations: The links will take you directly to their donation pages so you don’t have to search.

• World Vision – Haiti Earthquake Relief
• American Red Cross Haiti Relief and development
• Unicef – Haiti Children’s relief