Comments on: STIR IT 28: STIRring It Up for Haiti Relief. How Food Bloggers & Chefs Do It!

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:33:33 +0000

I am a landscape architect, and my family has been back and forth to Haiti for 12 years. Recently, I started a non-profit group of architects and engineers in NYC – associated with The AIA of NYC and ASLA of NYC – and we are currently finializing our structural and masterplan designs for a large compound in Repatriate, a community on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince. Our project encompasses a church, school, library, vocational school, med-clinic, and a number of outdoor spaces focusing on everything from active and passive recreation to agricultural practices. I am in search of edible plants for our Agriculture, edible plants accessible in Haiti…does anyone have any comments?

Also, in response to the last comment – I have been in contact with people from the government and unfortunately, I agree with your statement, however, if you are looking to make a difference, getting involved with groups that actually do make a difference and have very very little overhead is the way to go. It is sad that many that donate do not really look into where their money is going when they give it.

By: Arizona Solar Energy

Arizona Solar Energy — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:49:16 +0000

While it’s touching to see how much money we can send to the Haitians, the real problem lies that they have no true government that can use the money. The government in place is so corrupt that the money coming in will most likely never go to the people that need it. What they need instead of money, is a way out of poverty– more jobs, stable living environments, etc.
-Sylvia

By: Brandy

Brandy — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:37:30 +0000

i wont be there but feed one on my comment. Was the event for Washington lined up?

By: cecille

cecille — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 05:44:57 +0000

I want to participate. I can make 2 -3 kinds of cupcakes, 6 dozens total. This really is for a good cause!

By: Reggie

Reggie — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:51:26 +0000

Words can’t begin to describe how I feel reading about this event and what your doing to help the people of Haiti. As we know, many Haitians are falling hungry daily and to see food bloggers such as yourself put this event on is amazing. I hope i’m still in town that day in ATL so I can support. Check out link I’m attaching to this wonderful Haitian American who owns restaurants in Haiti is doing…
http://www.thegrio.com/specials/thegrio-on-the-ground-in-haiti/restaurant-owner-serves-up-relief-for-fellow-haitians.php

KUDOS BREN..STIR IT 28 UP!!

By: peachkins

peachkins — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:24:05 +0000

I’ll be joining. Can I repost the one you sent through e-mail?