Upper Playground x Grotesk x HAITI

We all know the first few days after the earthquake in Haiti it dominated the news and our thoughts. Even as the news has moved on, the important work continues in terms of supporting Haitians who are working to rebuild their lives and their country. To that end, Upper Playground has just released a new t-shirt design by artist Grotesk. All proceeds will be going to the Yéle Haiti Foundation.

*About Yéle Haiti*
Yéle Haiti is a foundation started by Grammy-Award winning musician, producer and social entrepreneur Wyclef Jean that is changing lives in this desperately poor but optimistic nation. Through Yéle Haiti, Wyclef uses music, sports and the media to reinforce projects that are making a difference in education, health, environment and community development.
http://www.yele.org

Reggie Bush and adidas team up to help Haiti

On the eve of the Super Bowl, New Orleans Saints superstar running back Reggie Bush and adidas have teamed up to create a custom designed shoe on miadidas.com to help deliver much needed aid to the people of Haiti. The Reggie Bush "Help Haiti" shoe, an adiZero Ace 2 running shoe personally customized by Bush, is inspired by the national colors of the Haitian flag and includes a "Help Haiti" inscription on the heel to generate awareness for the ongoing need of assistance to the Caribbean nation.

"The devastation in Haiti is stunning," said Reggie Bush. "Many organizations and high-profile individuals have given their overwhelming support to Haiti. Partnering with adidas and Mercy Corps to design this shoe is just one way to raise awareness, raise money and do my part to help the people of Haiti." 10% of the proceeds go directly to Haiti via Mercy Corps. (In addition, several of Bush's Super Bowl XLIV game-worn items will be auctioned off at ebay.com following the game. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to Mercy Corps.)

These shoes will be available for a limited time only from February 5 -11. They come as small as a men's size 4 or a women's size 5. You can also design your own colorway.

Go Saints!

Other ways to support Haiti right now

If you're not in New York, or if you're wondering where to donate to, this is a comprehensive list of organizations providing all different sorts of critical aid in Haiti: View a list of organizations that need your support.

If you are trying to contact a family member in Haiti, call the US State Department at 888-407-4747.

New York Event for Haiti Tonight!

I got this from a fellow sneaker fiend in NYC:

EVENT TONIGHT!!! Please join us at Greenhouse (150 Varick Street) to support the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund

Please come by tonight to show your support. We will be collecting donations at the door...every little bit helps. If you are not able to make the event but would like to make a donation to Healing Haiti, please visit the following website.

Please forward this to as many people as possible. All the support we can get will be greatly appreciated!


What: Healing Haiti Event
Date: Thurs January 14
Time: 8pm - whenever
Where: Greenhouse
150 Varick Street
New York, NY