By now we are all well-aware of the devastating effects of the earthquake that struck Haiti two weeks ago. You’re also likely aware of the uber successful campaign ran by Red Cross to text 9-0-9-9-9 with the word “Haiti” to auto donate $10 of your next cell phone bill. Genius. As terrible as the event was and is, it’s heart warming to think that the world has come together to support the people who need it most. Sometimes it looks like the world is going to shit but events like this although terrible seems to bring us back together, and that’s a great, needed, thing.

via (drewconway.com)

This graph effectively shows which countries are pulling their weight in the giving category. It measure giving vs. gdp. One of the reasons that the US has done such a great job helping is the grass roots nature of our giving. Yes, it’s the same grass roots giving style that Obama captured during his campaign run. So, how do you contribute to the grass roots effort?

Here is an easy opportunity to lend your monetary support for relief efforts, and have a blast doing it. This Friday at High Tops in Lincoln Park, you’ll be able to spend all that money you probably would spend on booze anyway, and send it to Haiti. All of the Happy Hours proceeds will be donated to Save the Children.

Details:
Date: Friday, January 29
Location: High Tops: 2462 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago [website]
Time: 8pm
Deal: From 8-10pm, $30 all-you-can-drink domestic drafts and well drinks, as well as $2 shots and $5 bombs.  From 10pm to close, its $3 you-call-its with that wristband.  Appetizers will also be served.
Charity: 100% OF MONEY COLLECTED WILL GO TO SAVE THE CHILDREN‘s DIRECT EFFORTS IN HAITI [http://www.savethechildren.org/]

Bonus: Anonymous donors will match the first $600 of donations!

How It Works:

Donations will be collected through this page and at the door of the event.  Please print your confirmation email from FirstGiving.com and bring it with you on Friday to collect your wristband. ONLY donations of $30 or more are eligible for the drink special!

Who to contact with questions?
Allen Burt: burtra@gmail.com
Allen Penn: allen.penn@gmail.com