Haiti Disaster Relief – MADRE

Posted by The Farm Team on Jan 16, 2010 in Hampton Roads, Lynchburg, NoVA, Richmond, Roanoke, Statewide | 0 comments

If you have not already contributed to the relief efforts in Haiti due to the earthquake this week, we encourage you to consider a contribution to MADRE.

MADRE is an international women’s human rights organization that works towards a world in which all people enjoy the fullest range of individual and collective human rights; in which resources are shared equitably and sustainably; in which women participate effectively in all aspects of society; and in which people have a meaningful say in decisions that affect their lives. MADRE uses human rights to advance social justice. We partner with women in communities worldwide to meet urgent, local needs and create long-term solutions to the problems that women face. Our program areas are: peace building; women’s health and combating violence against women; and economic and environmental justice.

MADRE partners with the Zanmi Lasante Clinic on the ground in Haiti to bring humanitarian aid overland into the country. Below is a recent news update on what MADRE is doing in Haiti.

MADRE News

Update on Relief Efforts in Haiti

Posted on: Thursday, January 14, 2010

MADRE’s Emergency Medical Relief Effort is Reaching Earthquake Surviviors in Haiti. We Need Your Help to Save More Lives.

You may be wondering whether MADRE is actually able to transport emergency relief given Haiti’s decimated infrastructure.

We have determined that our partner organization in Haiti, Zanmi Lasante, is able to bring humanitarian aid overland into the country. Teams of healthcare workers from the project have established a functioning supply chain through the Dominican Republic and are currently delivering medical aid to those most in need in Haiti.

Zanmi Lasante has more than 120 doctors and nearly 500 nurses and nursing assistants coordinating emergency medical relief efforts. They are setting up mobile field hospitals in Port-au-Prince, where staff can triage patients, provide emergency care and send those who need surgery or more complex treatment to our partner’s functioning hospitals and surgical facilities outside the destroyed city.

At the moment, their greatest need is financial support to meet the needs of the communities hardest hit by the earthquake. Zanmi Lasante needs support to quickly procure emergency medical supplies and basic living necessities, as well as transportation support for the tens of thousands of people that will be seeking care at mobile field hospitals in the capital city.

Time is of the essence. We know how to get help to survivors, but we need your generosity to purchase emergency supplies

According to Charity Navigator, 87.7% of MADRE’s donations go to programs – and only 7% to administrative costs. We encourage to read more about MADRE and make a contribution today at https://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5095/t/3527/shop/custom.jsp?donate_page

Thank you.

Susan Platt

Betsy Carr Election Night Party

Posted by The Farm Team on Nov 2, 2009 in Richmond | 0 comments

Please Join

Betsy Carr

Candidate for the House of Delegates

for our

Election Night Party

When: Tuesday, November 3rd, 8pm
Where: Bogart’s in the Fan – 1903 West Cary Street

This event is free and open to the public.
Contributions to Carr for Delegate are welcome and appreciated.

To RSVP or for more information contact Cory Medina; cory@betsycarr.org

Reminder: Free Event for Betsy Carr on Monday

Posted by The Farm Team on Oct 26, 2009 in Richmond | 0 comments

Please Join Betsy Carr

Candidate for House of Delegates, 69th District
for a Free Get-Out-The-Vote Meet and Greet!

Hosted by Wayne and Audrey Blanks and John Shinholser

Where: 5202 New Kent Road, Richmond
(off of Westover Hills Blvd, across the Nickel Bridge)

When: Monday, Oct 26th, 5:30-7:30pm

For More Information, or to RSVP,
Please contact Cory Medina at cory@betsycarr.org
This Event is free and open to the public.
Contributions to Carr for Delegate are welcome and appreciated.

Download Invitation Here

Get Out The Vote M&G for Betsy Carr

Posted by The Farm Team on Oct 20, 2009 in Richmond | 0 comments

Please Join

Betsy Carr

Candidate for House of Delegates, 69th District
for a Get-Out-The-Vote Meet and Greet!
Hosted by Wayne and Audrey Blanks and John Shinholser

Where: 5202 New Kent Road, Richmond
(Off of Westover Hills Blvd, Across the Nickel Bridge)

When: Monday, October 26th, 5:30-7:30pm
Please contact Cory Medina at cory@betsycarr.org

This Event is free and open to the public.
Contributions to Carr for Delegate are welcome and appreciated.

October 13th Young Professional Happy Hour in Honor of Delegate Jennifer McClellan

Posted by The Farm Team on Sep 23, 2009 in Richmond | 0 comments

Invite you to a
Young Professional Happy Hour
in honor of

Jennifer L. McClellan
Member, House of Delegates, 71
Vice Chair, House Democratic Caucus

Tuesday, October 13^th
5:30 to 7:00 pm
The Bank, 1005 East Main Street
Richmond, VA

Student: $25 | Young Professional: $50 | Friend: $100
Patron: $250 | Sponsor: $500 | Host: $1,000

Please RSVP by October 9^th to Allison

at 804-644-1966 ext. 239 or info@jennifermcclellan.com

Contributions may be made to:

Friends for Jennifer McClellan
P.O. Box 47
Richmond, VA 23218
or at http://www.jennifermcclellan.com

Please complete and submit the following form to provide payment information for your RSVP and/or donation