Yesterday was a pretty epic day on Twitter, guys.
We've ALL come together (all fandoms, all K-Pop and J-Pop lovers) to figure out a way on how we can help support the disaster victims of Haiti. There are many ideas circulating, some amazing ideas that I know are going to be successful and heartwarming. I know for sure that the wonderful ladies at @AsianPopAddict have a lot of light bulbs flickering above their heads and I can't wait to tell you all once everything is finalized!
For now, though, @projecthottest, @twelfs, and yours truly have banded together to start up a donation fund in which ALL proceeds will go to the Haitian people. KPOP Helps Haiti is something we need all fandoms to participate in, all fans to donate anything that they possibly can. Whether it be a small amount or a large one, whatever you can do to help will help the Haitian people tremendously.
We have set up a PayPal account (link at the end of this post), and we encourage you to give what you can. If you are unable to donate anything personally, try to encourage those around you to donate. That is also doing your part in helping our fellow human beings who are in dire need of help at this time. I don't know how long we're going to keep this open for, or how much we plan on raising. At this point in time I will just be thankful for any amount raised.
You do have to be a registered PayPal user to be able to donate using the link at the bottom of the post. If you do not feel comfortable registering with PayPal, then we will be accepting "snail mail" donations. I will be setting up a P.O. Box within the next few days, so if you are interested in that, email us and please include in the subject line "Snail Mail Donation." As soon as I get the P.O. Box set-up, I will email you back with the address, as well as post it on here. I will document every piece of mail that comes in, how much you donated, who donated, when it was sent, and when I received it. If you want "proof" that you received it, then be sure to include enough postage for me to send you an invoice/statement saying that we did receive it.
We're devising a list of organizations we're going to donate this to, but we're leaving it all up to you to decide. Should it all go to one charity, like the American Red Cross? Or should it be divided amongst multiple charities? We're sticking to the big, reputable organizations to avoid all the shady people out there who would use a time like this to scam kind-hearted people. Let us know (in the comment section or through email which charities you think and suggest we donate it to. If you do email, please place in the subject line "Charity Suggestion").
I will continue to annoy the daylights out of you all and urge you to do what you can to help. And you know, I'll also continue to keep you updated with everything that's going on!
We have created a Twitter account, @Kpop4Haiti, which we highly, highly, highly suggest you follow as that will be the easiest way to get ALL the information firsthand!
Thank you all so much! Let's do this!
TKPA
@projecthottest
@twelfs
I feel that Yele would be great because Wycelf Jean has helped the country before the earthquake and will continue to help after the earthquake and that is what is needed continual support
ReplyDeleteYes, Yele or American Red Cross are probably the best (and safest) choice right now. By the way, will you accept concealed cash? Because I know that half or more of KPOP fans are underrage and can't issue checks. And how much is the minimum donation?
ReplyDeleteI agree - Yele is the best option in my opinion. I donated to the Red Cross, but I know some people have an issue with them.
ReplyDeleteYele or Partners in Health/Stand With Haiti, because they're constantly there helping the country. The latter has hospitals around the country (staffed largely by Haitians) and work not only to bring medical care but to improve all aspects of their patients lives.
ReplyDeleteI'm weary of Yele right now because a simple news search has articles of the founder (granted a Haitian) being accused of fraud. Though I don't think the American Red Cross is our best choice, during the China earthquake they put a donation cap meaning they decided how much of the money they were going to donate and that was all they were donating. Who says they won't do the same to Haiti and therefore if we donate a lot to them there is a chance our funds won't even be used on Haiti.
ReplyDeleteJen, concealed cash is accepted. We added the snail mail thing purposely for those who cannot pay by check or credit card. There is no minimum donation, but for the sake of smart-ass people, let's say the minimum would be $1 USD. You can use any currency converter to figure out how much that'd be.
ReplyDeleteWe do have a bit of a time frame to figure out who we will be donating the funds to, but we are taking note of all your suggestions!
I just donated $20. I hope we can raise a lot of money for Haiti~ Great idea guys~ ^^
ReplyDeletehmm if there are problems with Yele, perhaps Americares.org is an option?
ReplyDeleteDear Kpoppers ,
ReplyDeleteas for now please hold on all your donations you're planning to make via PayPal , please . We're still figuring out another alternative you can contribute to other than PayPal .
TKPA will set up a P.O Box soon so in the meantime you can just "Snail Mail" your contribution .
Thank you . We will try to solve this asap .
Love & Respect ,
Anisya of Project HOTTEST
But the already made PayPal donations are still in this right? Sorry I just need to be confirmed. ^^*
ReplyDeleteSoo, yes the PayPal donations already made are still included in this. Don't worry, those are safe and sound :)
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