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Macy’s Heart of Haiti: Tuesday #gno Twitter Party on Giving Back
The Haitian Culture continues to thrive even during catastrophe. Despite the devastating 2010 earthquake, Haitian artisans are still turning raw materials into artwork that embodies their rich culture and history. Haitians have an extraordinary ability to create breathtakingly beautiful artwork using everything from recycled oil drums and wrought iron to papier mache and stone. These crafts truly reflect the Haitian culture and all of its beauty amidst the rubble. It also is proof that Haitians have an unwavering ability to rebuild their lives in the face of such great adversity.
Since the earthquake in early 2010, it has been extremely difficult for Haitians to make a living due to the lack of raw materials, secure and sanitary conditions and funding to support the relief. Macy’s saw a need for change and as a result, partnered with Fairwinds Trading and BrandAid Haiti to launch its Heart of Haiti program. Macy’s now features beautiful pieces of artwork that was hand-crafted by Haitian artisans. For every sale that is made, these artisans will receive 22 percent of the retail price for each item in the collection. This campaign has offered Haitians their first sustainable income since the devastation in early 2010. The income has helped to repair homes, pay school fees, and feed and clothe their families. It is because of this initiative that Haitians have been given a chance to turn their lives around for the better by having improved nutrition, education and healthcare.
Party Topic
Join Macy’s and our panel of experts as we discuss giving back. The party will be held on Tuesday, January 11 from 9-11 ET (8CT, 7MT, 6PT). Click here to see details about the giveaway and enter for a chance to win.
Party Details
- What: Girls’ Night Out (#gno) Twitter party (Click here to learn about #gno!)
- When: Tuesday, January 11 from 9-11 p.m. EST (8CT, 7 MT, & 6 PT)
- Where: Party with us on our very own Custom Tweetgrid! (Use hashtags #gno and #HeartofHaiti)
- Topic: Giving back
- Who: Brand Panelist: @HeartofHaiti @HaitianArtisans @willashalit @CoveCreative @cbhaitifund @beEverywhere @DanicaKombol @brittonT13, Community Panelists: @banteringblonde @chatterboxcgc @RealLifeSarah @mommyniri @VSpotMom @CraftyMamaof4 @herbadmother @AskWifey @anandaleeke @MadreMinutes @fabdogooder, Moderators: @jylmomIF @Dadventurous @troypattee and @MomItForward
- Party Favors: Click here to enter for a chance to enter the Heart of Haiti giveaway
- RSVP: Use Mr. Linky below (enter the twitter URL and your twitter ID (e.g., http://twitter.com/jylmomIF).
RT @MomItForward Join @HeartofHaiti #gno party Tue 1/11 (9-11 ET) about giving back http://bit.ly/fSupF8 #HeartofHaiti PLS RT
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We are looking forward to sharing about Haiti and our art. Thank you for this opportunity to share! See you on Tuesday.
Thor
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Can’t wait!
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I am looking forward to the Tuesday chat. This is going to be a great conversation. TY GNO and Heart of Haiti for organizing this event.
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I met the women behind Heart of Haiti at Blogalicious in Miami in October and was very inspired by this program. I look forward to joining in this Twitter party.
Um, yeah … I entered my info wrong for Mr. Linky. I am @rockle and I will be there! See you tomorrow.
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I’ll be there! @FourAgainstTwo
Love it! What a great cause. And, I love the Haitian cutwork bowls! Beautiful!!
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/GenMom/status/24573162549149696
I love Heart of Haiti – what a wonderful effort. More people should use the powers of Art for good! Looking forward to chatting with everyone tonight.
I look forward to being a part of this and chatting with you all tonight!
@JessAriasCooper
Great topic! @VectorYou
tweet! @VectorYou
http://twitter.com/#!/VectorYou/status/24920023420112896
what a great idea. I look forward to being a part of this and chatting with you all soon.
Looking forward to joining in on this event. Thanks for returning focus and support to this nation.
Looking forward to my first twitter party
Great thing to do for the remeberance of people in Haiti.
The heart of Haiti Bird Giftware is super cute! @sweepinjenny
Glad to be joining! @healthyweighs
Tweeted @ http://twitter.com/#!/HealthyWeighs
@1Dad1Kid
i am really late for this party, loving all the information