Fats Joe, a long-time advocate for humanitarian causes, on Thursday (Could 2) introduced a brand new partnership with worldwide charity Meals for the Poor to create a brand new aid fund to uplift Haiti, which is presently present process political and financial strife as a result of surge in violence inside the nation.
“My coronary heart goes out to all of the Haitians which can be struggling due to this humanitarian disaster. Lots of my shut associates are Haitian, so we’ve been watching this tragedy unfold and exploring essentially the most environment friendly and efficient methods to supply significant assist,” Fats Joe tells Billboard. “All aid gadgets and monetary contributions will go on to Meals for the Poor to allow them to safely distribute the donations on to the households in want.”
Titled Fats Joe & Pals Aid for Haiti, aid gadgets wanted embody new and unused transportable mattresses, pillows, blankets, diapers, underwear, cleaning soap/physique wash, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, combs/brushes, solar-powered lanterns, fuel-efficient cooking stoves, mosquito nets, reusable water containers and extra.
Since early March, armed gangs have taken over the nation, burning down police stations and shutting down the airport and the capital, Port-au-Prince. Each the airport and port stay closed throughout this time. As well as, the armed gangs raided two of the nation’s greatest prisons, liberating greater than 4,000 inmates. Via late March, 1,500 folks had been killed and 800 injured throughout these vicious assaults. As well as, in keeping with the United Nations, greater than 50,000 folks have fled the nation due to the rampant assaults.
These seeking to donate to the fund can go right here.
