Thanks to those of you who have purchased items from the Selfish Seamstress Store, the proceeds of which I am matching and donating to disaster relief efforts in Haiti.
Shannon has just pointed out Salesforce.com’s matching campaign, which is matching donations to the Red Cross dollar for dollar up to $100,000. Thank you, Shannon!
I plan on making the donation through this campaign, which means the royalties from sales will be quadrupled and donated. That’s right– you purchase a Selfish Seamstress Haiku mug, shirt, or tote by navigating to the store from a link on my blog, and I will receive 30% of your purchase price, which I will match and donate, which means 60% of your purchase price. Salesforce will then double this amount, which means 120% of your purchase price will be donated to the American Red Cross’s disaster relief efforts (more than you paid for your mug, shirt, or tote). There’s no better time than now to pick up some snarky haiku merchandise and help people who are desperately in need.
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January 14, 2010 at 2:28 pm
Kerry
One of our sewing bloggers lives in Haiti.
http://fashionmate.blogspot.com/
I believe she is in Port au Prince (I get hits on my blog from that specific location). I’ve been thinking about her, hoping that she is safe. Please keep her in your thoughts, if she is ok then perhaps we can send some things to her if she needs them.
January 14, 2010 at 2:31 pm
selfishseamstress
Thanks, Kerry. I wrote to her yesterday, but have not heard back yet. I am hoping that this is only because she has lost power for the time being. She is very much on my mind right now.
January 14, 2010 at 3:10 pm
Dei
Well done! Most newscasts are indicating that money is the best way to help as of now and your efforts are commended. Let’s pray for our fellow bloggers and sewists who may live in Port au Prince.
January 14, 2010 at 8:03 pm
spottedroo
Yes, I’ve been thinking alot about Arielle too. I hope she’s okay. If anyone hears from her please let me know. I’m guessing it will be a while before there is any communication.
January 15, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Sandra
The Selfish Seamstress.
A girl with a heart of gold.
We love her a lot!
January 15, 2010 at 5:21 pm
selfishseamstress
Thank you for that very kind sentiment :)
January 15, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Shannon
An FYI: the Salesforce Foundation exceeded the $100K goal today (Friday, Jan. 14) but upped their matching to a total of $250K, so your donations still have a good chance of being matched.
January 15, 2010 at 5:20 pm
selfishseamstress
Thanks, Shannon- I was afraid that might happen (but it’s a great thing in the bigger sense). Tonight I’ll donate all the royalties I’ve already earned just in case, and then do the rest of the donation on Sunday. Thanks again for this info!
January 15, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Deb
I’ve already made various donations, but, well, now must do some haiku! Salesforce is a great company — my husband is launching his business through them and I went to their ’09 conference. They talked a lot about giving back from the success they’ve had.
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