To be serious for a moment, something tragic happened recently in Haiti. I'm not going to go into details because if you've turned on a television or listened to the radio in the past week, you've heard the heartbreaking stories of children trapped under rubble for 6 days, or mothers lifting stones with their bare hands trying to find their babies.
I know that right now, no one has much to spare. If you have anything, there are multiple charities that will put your money to the best possible use in Haiti, helping people who need it right now.
The bird above is a new Free Gift.
Posted by Keith
It is wonderful to see so many caring people! My family has donated a lot(believe me) to Doctors Without Borders, which I am sure are helping there.
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wearing the bird in support for Haiti...i've donated to charities giving to Haiti already but most likely will be giving a $1 here and there at stores if i see it like i know Staples has a donation fund for Haiti going in their stores...it saddens me seeing some of the mean things people say though on some sites and some are from my own country...it good to see so much unselfishness on this site though...thankies Keith for showing the kind giving spirit towards the Haiti people during their time of need
In Haiti, the mothers also sell dirt cookies to try and make money to survive <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
I totally agree with the Cash Shop idea, it doesn't seem like something very difficult to pull off, and I think it would make a pretty big impact =3 It also gives those people who can't be bothered to donate/maybe don;t want to give their card detials to sites an extra incentive to donate. Hope this goes ahead! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif" border="0" />
My sister took a HUGE interest in the disaster and I've already donated 25, at school and via cell phone. But if I find myself with extra cash soon I'll try to remember to donate some more.
And another thing... I noticed, as other did that it took a huge disaster to help Haiti, it isn't right, that we only really think of it now, but at least we're helping. I think that's how we are really. Emergencies bring out the caring side of honest people, it brings attention to those places that were always looked over before. I guess it's like Chernobyl in a way, a great disaster that lead to real changes. Or at least we should hope.
Fly bird, fly.
Fly bird, fly.
Aww that was so sweet of you Keith. c:
I don't have alot of spare money, so I just texted the number that donates $10 through your phone bill.
I don't remember what it was, but I think its on the Help For Haiti website.
I don't have alot of spare money, so I just texted the number that donates $10 through your phone bill.
I don't remember what it was, but I think its on the Help For Haiti website.
dancing_in_the_flame: It might seem like a lot of us who say we can't donate have lots of stuff and so can afford to donate.. I mean obviously here we are on the internet, so we have computers.. but despite having these items in our homes, a lot of people are in debt right now. (because of school loans, lost jobs, etc, not just because of excessive spending..) If I donated, I would be donating money that isn't mine to give, and I bet it's the same for lots of others. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif" border="0" />
So, you know, just FYI, the whole guilt trip thing isn't always valid. And nobody say "well sell your computer" plz, because it's not just a big toy for surfing on Subeta, it's also the best tool you can have to hunt for jobs, educate yourself, making money, etc.
So, you know, just FYI, the whole guilt trip thing isn't always valid. And nobody say "well sell your computer" plz, because it's not just a big toy for surfing on Subeta, it's also the best tool you can have to hunt for jobs, educate yourself, making money, etc.
im going to were mine these things are going to go for big bucks in the future once haiti is fine but anyways i feel so bad for haiti i donated a little bit i feel so bad for the familys were people have died
I've donated as much as I could at the time I did donate, however if this website itself had a Haiti relief fund, I'd try to donate some, I'll have to wait until my paycheck, though.
Thank you so much for doing this. It was a tragic event and I just want people to be ok. I'll wear my bird with pride.
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i agree with the cash shop idea-possibly make a specific item, and turn over so many of the profit. i say subeta has a fundraiser!
Thank you very much Keith.
My heart goes out to Haiti. It's a lot to process but so important not to turn away from. I've donated a bit and plan to donate more once I can. I've been praying for my Haitian brothers and sisters while making sure to post a lot about it on social networks. I encourage other to do the same. Every little bit helps.
My heart goes out to Haiti. It's a lot to process but so important not to turn away from. I've donated a bit and plan to donate more once I can. I've been praying for my Haitian brothers and sisters while making sure to post a lot about it on social networks. I encourage other to do the same. Every little bit helps.
Amen. Thank you for this newpost, it's touching to know that even here, we don't forget reality and the events that take place there.
I'm giving all of the spare change and odd dollar that I have to relief organizations, and I agree with the ideas of putting the money of some of the stuff in the Cash Shop towards Haiti. That would be a great idea, really.
I'm giving all of the spare change and odd dollar that I have to relief organizations, and I agree with the ideas of putting the money of some of the stuff in the Cash Shop towards Haiti. That would be a great idea, really.
My school is doing everything they can to help out Haiti. Everything from giving money to clothes and shoes. Anything helps right now.
I love the bird. Great Symbol. ^^
I love the bird. Great Symbol. ^^
It's great that Subeta is a site that isn't afraid to acknowledge the things that's going on in the world around us, unlike some sites. I haven't been able to donate anything yet, but I plan to soon.
Also, that's a very pretty bird. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
Also, that's a very pretty bird. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
I think that's a really nice free gift.
@Keith, have you considered having a Cash Shop sale and donating a percentage to a relief organization? It would probably add up to a pretty substantial amount.
@Keith, have you considered having a Cash Shop sale and donating a percentage to a relief organization? It would probably add up to a pretty substantial amount.
I've seen the news and I have no words to express my happiness when they saved an 87 year old lady from the rubble.
It really made me cry, you could see by her face she had no hope left when they got her.
Haiti really needs help, and whoever can help really should. Nice gesture.
It really made me cry, you could see by her face she had no hope left when they got her.
Haiti really needs help, and whoever can help really should. Nice gesture.
Thankyou Keith <3
My oldest brother lived in Haiti, mostly Port-au-Prince for two years back in 2001 and made many friends, the vast majority of them had nothing and he would leave bags of flour, sugar and rice around their homes because they were too embarassed to accept his gifts. When he came home he shared his friends with me. Since the earthquake we haven't been able to get ahold of any of them and most probably, never will. Please everyone if you have -anything- to spare please please do donate so that the survivors have a fighting chance.
My oldest brother lived in Haiti, mostly Port-au-Prince for two years back in 2001 and made many friends, the vast majority of them had nothing and he would leave bags of flour, sugar and rice around their homes because they were too embarassed to accept his gifts. When he came home he shared his friends with me. Since the earthquake we haven't been able to get ahold of any of them and most probably, never will. Please everyone if you have -anything- to spare please please do donate so that the survivors have a fighting chance.
i donated $25.00 to Haiti! i hope that helps. just 50 cents will give a family of 4 clean water for 1 week. so keep donating!
Just... PLEASE make sure you donate to established charities. There are tons of scams out there. I recommend the Red Cross, or Catholic charities. Make sure your money will go to Haiti and not in some scam artists pocket.
Love the bird, thank you.
Love the bird, thank you.
I completely agree with the Cash Shop idea. I would definitely buy something to support Haiti.
You could put something in the cash shop and donate everything earned from that item in a month or something to Haiti...
I only can think on the children who lost their families,really hearthbreaker mod.
Its a very nice birdie
Its a very nice birdie
Very well said.
Everyone should help out if they can.
There was a 2nd earthquake a couple days ago. They really need everything they can get. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
Thanks for the lovely bird!
Everyone should help out if they can.
There was a 2nd earthquake a couple days ago. They really need everything they can get. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
Thanks for the lovely bird!
Thanks for appealing to Subeatans Keith.
Its strange to think that many of us with sooo much, think we dont have a cent to spare. I have seen little kids with a $1 pocketmoney give to the appeal. Apart from all the organisations you can give to, our banks take donations as well - so nothing is too smal - and every little doies help. Please dig deep - donate the price of lunch, think before you buy something you dont REALLY NEED - these people have lost more than material things. Remember how blessed we all are!
Thank you for the beautiful bird Keith.
Its strange to think that many of us with sooo much, think we dont have a cent to spare. I have seen little kids with a $1 pocketmoney give to the appeal. Apart from all the organisations you can give to, our banks take donations as well - so nothing is too smal - and every little doies help. Please dig deep - donate the price of lunch, think before you buy something you dont REALLY NEED - these people have lost more than material things. Remember how blessed we all are!
Thank you for the beautiful bird Keith.
I feel so terrible with this going on, that my mom and I don't have any extra money to donate... I wish we did <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
At the law firm I work, we have a charitable foundation, where they will match your contribution to this effort to help Haiti. Thanks Keith and staff for your ongoing spirit towards the good of the world. Wears bird with pride.
All the support that has gone to the country before has gone to warlords...
Even with all the support it's getting now, give it a year things will be around the same as they were.
Even with all the support it's getting now, give it a year things will be around the same as they were.
While the whole earthquake is very much a heartbreaking story, it still upsets me to no end that it took a natural disaster of this scale for people to even realize that Haiti exists. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, and people die every day from the conditions. I'm not saying supporting the people now is a bad idea, I'm saying where has the support been all along?
It's sad that this happened in Haiti, but the sad thing is...if people cared before things might not had been so devastating.
I already donated last night <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" /> You guys are great for doing this!
lol, I actually bought a billboard to do this last night and sent it in XD
lol, I actually bought a billboard to do this last night and sent it in XD
This just goes to show how awesome you guys are. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> It was very nice of you guys to bring this up. It was a tragedy <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
Aww I think its so endearing that subeta trying to get people donate to help save more lives.
Ive donated £15 already as thats all I can really afford but my school held a cake sell and raised over £350 to go to the haiti <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> The cakes were like 20p each so it proves that every little helps <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Ive donated £15 already as thats all I can really afford but my school held a cake sell and raised over £350 to go to the haiti <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> The cakes were like 20p each so it proves that every little helps <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Thank you for bringing this up. Me and my girl scouts(lol shush) are already doing a fundraiser to help those in Haiti. The bird is beautiful, Thank you.
T1ggerI'm sure Haiti will never forget everyone's friendly gestures.