Since news broke of the massively destructive earthquake in Haiti this week, local businesses have been doing what they can to help by hosting fundraisers (scroll to the bottom of post to see
Paint the Pearl Red for Relief efforts), creating new products to benefit relief efforts, and donating portions of their sales to various charities.
In addition to the list of businesses below, The Power MOB will be donating 15% of all new membership applications, event registrations and MOB merchandise that are posted online now through midnight, Monday, January 18th to the Red Cross relief efforts.
You can make a difference by supporting these businesses over the next few days as well. The first set came together through efforts spearheaded by Power MOB member Milagros Boutique. They've got a great list on their site that they are updating regularly. Thanks to Tony & Jennifer for their lead! The businesses below have pledged to donate sales toward Mercy Corps relief efforts.
Milagros Boutique (Power MOB member) - donating 10% of all sales through Monday
Clementine NW (Power MOB member)- donating 10% of all sales through Monday
Munchkin Designs (Power MOB member) - donating 10% of all sales through next Thursday
Mother Nature's (Power MOB member) - donating 10% of all sales through Monday
Spielwerk Toys (Power MOB member) - donating 10% of all sales through Monday
Urban Bliss (Power MOB member) - donating 10% of all sales through Monday
Alma Chocolate - donating 10% of sales through Monday
AM-Living - donating 10% of sales through Sunday
Baby Star - donating 10% of all sales through January
Back to Eden Boutique Bakery - donating 10% of sales through Sunday
Bella Stella - donating 10% of sales through Monday
Black Wagon - donating 10% of sales through Monday
Buttons & Bows - donating 10% of consignment sales through Monday
Clever Cycles - donating 10% of sales through Monday
Green Bean Books - donating 10% of sales through Monday
Kid's Edge - donating 10% of sales through Monday
Townshend's Tea - donating 10% of sales through Monday
Loyly Sauna - donating $10 for any massage booked through Sunday
Be sure to check Milagros Boutique website for any new listings who have joined the cause.
Fundraising Event: PAINT THE PEARL RED FOR RELIEF
This Saturday, January 16 stop by any of the businesses below to take part of their "Paint the Pearl Red for Relief" efforts.
Bishop's Barbershop -- $5 from every hair color service, including red (Pearl location only); cash donations collected on-site (all 7 locations)
Bubble Boutique -- 5% of all sales (through Sunday, Jan. 17)
Cupcake Jones -- 100% of proceeds from the sale of red velvet cupcakes
BARISTA -- 100% of tips for the day + company match
Imelda's -- 10% of all sales
Vault Martini Bar & Jinx Lounge -- 100% of proceeds from the sale of their red specialty cocktail "7.0"