For the past 2 months, I along with 32 other Toronto Business Volunteers have been working to donate a part of our earnings to the people of Haiti.  The plan was to form a group of Toronto small business owners who would donate their time and profits to raise funds for the country after its earthquake.  My commitment was to donate $1 for every $1000 I sell in Real Estate to one of the four charities we’re supporting.  

In true Toronto style, we’ll be putting together a cool event that I encourage everyone to come out for.  It’ll be held at a funky cafe in Queen West called Quaff (668 Queen Street West) on March 12th from 5-9.  We’ll have 30 artworks on display from local Toronto talent as well as 20 local businesses auctioning off their services with proceeds going towards the Haitian rebuilding effort.  I’ve seen the line-up of work available…and believe me when I say there’s something in it for everyone! 

There will be: an AutoShare Family Membership + $100 in driving – $350 value, a $600 Web design (1 website) + social media marketing consulting (3 hours), a Style Consultation service and even an In-home pole dance party package to name a few.  Check out the full list of “business packages” on the Toronto Works For Haiti Blog!!    

For a preview of the night’s artwork, check out it’s Flickr Slideshow… Please invite your family, friends, and your neighbours. We hope to see you there, It’s going to be a great night of arts and entertainment!! 

Special thanks to AGO, Autoshare, DeSerres, GPHT, Quaff Cafe, Rightsleeve.com

Yes, it’s that simple! Nuwan Fonseka, a Toronto-based mix media artist, reached out to support the group by donating the proceeds from his art to the cause. As I mentioned in a previous post, I too am supporting the Toronto Works for Haiti group by donating a portion of my commission as follows: From January 18 to February 28th 2010 for every $1000 dollars I help buy or sell in resale real estate, 1$ will be donated to one of the 3 charities.  The group now has 28 volunteers all doing there share to contribute to the relief efforts. 

It’s truly a win-win situation as you (the buyer) get to dress your condo walls in vibrant abstract art while supporting the relief effort in Haiti!  You can contact the Toronto Works For Haiti group directly for more info on purchasing the art, or send me an email and i’ll be sure to put you in talks with them! Below are the pieces Nuwan has donated:

In true Toronto fashion, a compassionate group of small business are doing their share to help the people of Haiti. Simply put, “Toronto Works for Haiti” is a group of volunteers offering professional services in exchange for donations to Haiti.

I had the privilege of meeting with the group … and believe be when I say they’re a coooool bunch of people with very diverse offerings. They can help you with everything from Japanese translation/interpretation to style consultation. (fella’s let’s face it, some of us are still rocking the silk ties!) All the service providers who have joined TW4H are providing special packages, and all the proceeds from them will go directly to the charities (Canadian Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders Canada, and The Humanitarian Coalition) with ZERO administration cost! If you have a service you’d like to donate, contact the group with your proposal! They’ve set a very modest goal of $5000 and are pumped about exceeding it.  Everyday they’re updateing their blog on progress the group has made and developments from the ground in Haiti.

I’m supporting the group by donating a portion of my commission as follows: From January 18 to February 28th 2010 for every $1000 dollars I help buy or sell in resale real estate, 1$ will be donated to one of the 3 charities mentioned above. For example, on a $400,000 purchase or sale $400 from my commission will be donated. This is a concept thought up by Andrew la Fleur and supported by Katy Galica and Kenny Shim from Re/Max Condo Plus (contact each Realtor for their exact details)

It’s a great way for Torontonians to continue supporting the relief efforts in Haiti while benefiting from one of the many skilled service providers this City has to offer!

As always…contact me for more info, I’d love to help!