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Sandra Rose January 13, 2010

It’s difficult to think about gossip when there is so much devastation going on in Haiti right now. I am considering going out to help collect food and clothing for the people of Haiti. I have to do something other than sit here and write about gossip which is meaningless and unimportant in light of this disaster.

CNN is providing live coverage of the tragedy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Click the image above or click HERE to watch live coverage.

FloridaChick813

Bravo Sandra!!! Good for you!!!!

Again, God Bless all those who were effected by this tragedy!
http://twitter.com/Q_ATLANTIS Q_ATLANTIS

I think I’m gonna get with my FVSU alumni chapter president to see if we can do something. We may be able to donate food, clothes, etc.

And we cant forget about the people in Mississippi that are without water due to the cold weather.

I pray for them all.
intensemocha

Amen, Sandra!
Shauny

Sandra, so far you’re making me smile today. No cuts at the POTUS, no jabs at the Haitians, no ignorant talk about them being poor and why they live there, etc. Please keep it up!!!
https://sandrarose.com Sandra Rose

Your president is speaking right now on CNN.
https://sandrarose.com Sandra Rose

There are 45,000 Americans living and working in Haiti.
missy

I will probably send some canned foods….my church will probably send some food,clothing and maybe money……
FloridaChick813

I cant watch the president, unless I go to the break room… and my boss aint even having that..
Daisy

Sandra he is your Prez as well unless you aren’t a US citizen.

Well said Mr President

I wonder if this will increase the number of Haitians who try to flee their native land and escape to the US. Bless their hearts!
Quitta

Wow Sandra. You have a good heart. I’m glad you’re doing this.
bk2atl

THANK YOU SANDRA FOR YOUR EFFORTS!
PrettyGirlEsq

Sandra, you should use ur ATL connects and have a party at a club and have ppl bring canned goods or clothes as an entry fee. We can go to the club and spend hundreds of dollars in one night. I know WE can support the only black nation in the WORLD to fight back against slavery and WIN!
https://sandrarose.com Ms.kaylamomma

@ Sandra. I’m glad you decided not to gossip today.
Mornay

I applaud you Sandra for putting the foolishness aside. Thank you!
FloridaChick813

@ Quitta – Who is that in your gravatar??
Quitta

Imma go to a local church or salvation army and see what I can to do help.
http://twitter.com/sherita78 mizzdallas

wow! sandy Im proud of you! I guess I go elsewhere for the tea..
Quitta

Florida – Oh, oh that’s me. Nah, nah, LOL. Its Dorothy Dandridge
FloridaChick813

@ Quitta – She’s beautiful! I love it!!!
Quitta

Florida – Thanks hun
PAHairston

Lord have mercy Jesus. The devestation is almost to much to watch but I watch, just to remind me how fortunate and how blessed we are in this country. (Even the poorest here aren’t as poor as the average Haitian.) I’m going to make sure that my church takes up donations plus I’m gonna send as much as I can. There are several workers on my job that has family there. Through them, we will find the best avenue possible to send food, clothing, money, anything that can be shipped. Some good will come out of this, it’s got to. Sandra, keep being positive. Peace.
Lexus

Very commendable of you SANDRA!
https://sandrarose.com Ms.kaylamomma

That picture of that little boy is heart-wrenching. I have tears in my eyes. This is sooooo sad. I don’t even what to do next. I’ve already sent money to the YELE fund. I felt the same way after Hurricane Katrina – HELPLESS!!!
http://charactercorner.blogspot.com attorneymom

Sandra, let me know if you do anything in the ATL.
j.c.

There is so much to be grateful for. Life is precious and short.
ReadTheBlog

Where are people sending things? How are they going to get things delivered, considering the chaos, right now?

This so reminds me of Katrina and how things were so out of order. All these people wanted to help but nobody could tell anyone anything. We even called the Red Cross and they were like “We don’t need any more people, and don’t send anything, we just need money.” Ummm, no, because as we see, the money never made it to help those in need.
SunnyPA

My daughter’s boyfriend is from Haiti. His family in Grand-Goave is okay, but they can’t get in contact with his family that lives in the capital.
EricaDenese

Snow in Florida. An Earthquake in Haiti. Hurricane Katrina. September 11th…

Lord, I’m listening…
http://twitter.com/LaydeeJustice LadyJustice *\o/*

ive seen some very disturbing pictures this morning. My prayers are with them
http://charactercorner.blogspot.com attorneymom

I am only giving to the charities that Wyclef recommends. What is Wyclef’s twitter account?
ReadTheBlog

MsKayla, I still get sick about Katrina. Girl, my heart was heavy for a long time for those that were out there. And still you know there are families that have not managed to reconnect.

It’s times like this where your faith and your understanding of a higher power really kick into overtime.
FloridaChick813

@EricaDenese – Good Morning!! Snow in Florida?? Where??
https://sandrarose.com Ms.kaylamomma

I’m listening too @ Ericadenise
starr

I think thats very commendable sandra. We have a large Haitian population here nyc (as well as fl), and people are hurting….because they jsut don’t know. My co worker hasn’t been able to contact her sister, so i’m praying for her.

I had to turn off the tv though…..just needed a lil break….its just beyond sad, the pics say alot
https://sandrarose.com Ms.kaylamomma

Ok, CNN, we get it… Haiti is the poorest in the world. Please, please stop saying that. Figure out something to say other than that. Stop kicking these people while they are down. Uggghhh!!
KiKiWest

ReadTheBlog Says:
the money never made it to help those in need.
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You are so right- how soon we (or shoud I say I) forget. People (including myself) sent so much money to Katrina and some of those people are still living in terrible conditions… And of course my big hearted self goes and sends the red cross money the first thing in the am not even thinking about that.
starr

I think they might be emphasizing that there the poorest country in the world to emphasize that just how damaging this disaster is to them. The last thing this country needed was a disaster of any kind let alone a disaster of this proportion.
ReadTheBlog

I think CNN is just trying to emphasize the need, MsKayla.
Cinnamon Kisses

:praying: there is soooo much to be grateful for. We are truly blessed. Remember there is always someone doing worse. Antyee Sandra im proud of you.
starr

@kiki And readtheblog

I don’t usually send money….I try to send things that people might need…clothing, can food, etc.
SouthernPrincess

If you are considering making monetary donations please consider yele.org and umcor.org
Cinnamon Kisses

Meant
SouthernPrincess

Also If you are considering donating to the Red Cross please reconsider that. You have to “earmark” your donation for Haiti and once it reaches a certain amount the rest of the donations go into their general fund, also the overhead cost is so high. Donate to an organization that will give most or all of the money to Haiti
FloridaChick813

starr Says:

@kiki And readtheblog

I don’t usually send money….I try to send things that people might need…clothing, can food, etc.
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I dont usually send money either… Cause I never know exactly where the money ends up.. However being that this country is so poor, I feel like they need money more then anything.. So I plan to make a donation @ yele.org, but Im getting a “network error” message, while trying to access the site..
KiKiWest

@ starr you’re right. I will remember that for next time. I’m going to make my husband get some more stuff. As sad as this is maybe Haiti can come out of this better then it was before. In the face of tragedy we should all remain hopeful and always remember that our God is a perfect God and doesn’t make mistakes. All things are for the greater good…
KiKiWest

@ SouthernPrincess I didn’t know that… thanks for putting that information out there. Sometime we go into things with our heart in the right place but we don’t know all the facts behind it.
http://oneperfectassistant.com ggouch

To all SR Fam members directly affected by the events….my prayers are with you and your family. I ask that he increases your faith and strengthn your spirit. PEACE be STILL for all of you.
http://chokolatemilk.blogspot.com Choco

GOD is in control and I feel for those who are affected indirectly and directly by this tragedy…For me I know to love hard and live good becuz imo this is yet another prophecy fulfilled about the end of our days…May God Bless Us All!
FloridaChick813

KiKiWest Says:

@ starr you’re right. I will remember that for next time. I’m going to make my husband get some more stuff. As sad as this is maybe Haiti can come out of this better then it was before. In the face of tragedy we should all remain hopeful and always remember that our God is a perfect God and doesn’t make mistakes. All things are for the greater good…
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All we can really do is pray for a better outcome!! And if everyone prays as hard as they say they are, Haiti will def. see bright days!!!

@ggouch & Choco — Amen!!
http://myspace.com/thegameoncw Bird

This is a wonderful gesture, but I still need my gossip. But its ok because the other sites are still doing what they do.

Haiti is permanently in dire straights and good luck with those donations you guys are talking about sending. The horrible state of what should be a tropical paradise lies on the shoulders of their ridiculously corrupt “government”. I am at a loss for how to help out with that. Even if you send supplies they tend to get stollen and sold. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it’s the truth.
SouthernPrincess

@KiKiWest

You are welcome. So many people have such great hearts and I want to make sure we have the best information possible to help carry out what our true intentions for the money is
luvly1957

Sandra, I’m in ATL also let me know what and where you’re going to do something and I’ll be there this is so devasting. Wyclef said donate to his org @ Yele.org or text to 501501 “Yele” and that will donate $5.

GOD IS GOOD AND ALMIGHTY!!!!!
http://chokolatemilk.blogspot.com Choco

It’s such a sobering tragedy that it leaves me speechless like just absolutely without words-so much comes to mind, the population, the wealth or lack there of, questions after questions but I dare not ask to much becuz I would not want to appear as though I question GOD’s intent-just discussing this with a co-worker and he’s just as speecless….
KaraZ

Sandra, can u please post how folks outside the US can help too.
starr

This just in…via cnn..the national Penitentiary in haiti has collapsed….
EricaDenese

FloridaChick813 Says:

@EricaDenese – Good Morning!! Snow in Florida?? Where??
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My sister is in Orlando, and she says that there were parts of North and Central FL that got flurries. I was
M3z

PLEASE PRAY and help! Wyclef Jean’s organization is rasing money text YELE to 501501 and $5 will automatically donate $5 to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund or visit the Yele foundation for more information.
EricaDenese

starr Says:

This just in…via cnn..the national Penitentiary in haiti has collapsed….
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Oh wow. I’m that people won’t act as stupid as some of the people did after Katrina (looting, raping young women, etc.)
M3z

*correction* and $5 will automatically be donated
ReadTheBlog

The prison collapsed in Haiti? Wow… is that a good or bad thing?
FloridaChick813

EricaDenese Says:

FloridaChick813 Says:

@EricaDenese – Good Morning!! Snow in Florida?? Where??
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My sister is in Orlando, and she says that there were parts of North and Central FL that got flurries. I was
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ooh yea, I “heard” they had flurries.. But wasnt to sure about it… We were supossed to see some, but they never showed up.. LOL!!!
missy

They say well over 100,00 people may be dead…

Wow wow wow . This is sad
FloridaChick813

ReadTheBlog Says:

The prison collapsed in Haiti? Wow… is that a good or bad thing?
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Gotta be a bad thing.. How are they gonna keep all the criminals in order??
EricaDenese

FloridaChick813 Says:

EricaDenese Says:

FloridaChick813 Says:

@EricaDenese – Good Morning!! Snow in Florida?? Where??
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My sister is in Orlando, and she says that there were parts of North and Central FL that got flurries. I was
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ooh yea, I “heard” they had flurries.. But wasnt to sure about it… We were supossed to see some, but they never showed up.. LOL!!!
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Snow is pretty to LOOK at, but that crap is cold (of course). Just two weeks ago, Osan AB in Korea (where I’m stationed) had a foot of snow. I took a gazillion pictures!!
FloridaChick813

missy Says:

They say well over 100,00 people may be dead…

Wow wow wow . This is sad
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Very sad!!!!
ro

we ready gonna help this people, gonna find out how we can help! at least our prez isn’t like that A-HOLE bush, at least OBAMA is lifting his fingers! he’s sending an hospital boat out there, and he’ll be sending more help TODAY! GOD BLESS THE PEOPLE OF HATI AND OUR PREZ OBAMA!
http://chokolatemilk.blogspot.com Choco

This whole situation has me unsettled….smh
ReadTheBlog

on twitter, Elite_Noel (Keysha Cole’s sister) is mad at Cbann88 (charles). Says she’s going to get his page shut down cause he’s harassing her.

She’s got pull like that?
SouthernPrincess

A group of us (medical teams) are leaving for Haiti please keep us lifted in prayer.
anti-PC

My heart goes out to the victims.
FloridaChick813

@ ReadTheBlog — Really??? Not sure if she has pull like that, but the bigger question is.. Is he really harrassing her?? If so, for what reason?
missy

@SouthernPrincess…-I hope you remain safe and help them the best you all can
FloridaChick813

@ SouthernPrincess – I pray you have a safe journey mama..
SanfiPolemikos

That is a good idea Sandra.
ReadTheBlog

I just sent an e-mail asking Red Cross to not fuck up in Haiti like they did in New Orleans, and to make sure funds are appropriated accordingly, otherwise it is called stealing.

I probably shoudn’t have used the f-bomb, but I meant it.
ReadTheBlog

Florida, he is just going in on her, like he does everyone else. But a hit dog will holler
http://chokolatemilk.blogspot.com Choco

@Southern Princess
May GOD bless you and yours on your journey every step of the way and may you reach your destiny and fulfill GOD’s purpose in sending you…
KiKiWest

Southern Princess- Thank you for volunteering. May God bless you and grant you and your team traveling mercy. I for your safe return.
EricaDenese

ReadTheBlog Says:

I just sent an e-mail asking Red Cross to not **** up in Haiti like they did in New Orleans, and to make sure funds are appropriated accordingly, otherwise it is called stealing.

I probably shoudn’t have used the f-bomb, but I meant it.
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EricaDenese

SouthernPrincess Says:

A group of us (medical teams) are leaving for Haiti please keep us lifted in prayer.
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This is a wonderful thing that you guys are doing for the people of Haiti. May God bless you all… Safe travels
M3z

@RTB hey soror! Z-phi.
starr

i know alot of people are still mad a the red cross…and lost faith in em…I’m not one of em. I think the red cross has done some good, and they intent to do some good. I don’t blame the red cross for Katrina as much i blame lack of planning on everyone’s part.

If people want the red cross…they have to donate. I remember reading not long ago, that the red cross lack funds and it wasn’t certain how much they would be able to help effectively in a diaster.
Peachizz

“It’s difficult to think about gossip when there is so much devastation going on in Haiti right now.”
Deep down inside I always knew there was alot of good to you Sandra…
One Love
Peachizz
FloridaChick813

ReadTheBlog Says:

I just sent an e-mail asking Red Cross to not **** up in Haiti like they did in New Orleans, and to make sure funds are appropriated accordingly, otherwise it is called stealing.

I probably shoudn’t have used the f-bomb, but I meant it.
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Hey, if you mean it, say it.. Hopefully they got your point, cause I dont want to have to “follow-up” with another email!
FloridaChick813

starr Says:

i know alot of people are still mad a the red cross…and lost faith in em…I’m not one of em. I think the red cross has done some good, and they intent to do some good. I don’t blame the red cross for Katrina as much i blame lack of planning on everyone’s part.

If people want the red cross…they have to donate. I remember reading not long ago, that the red cross lack funds and it wasn’t certain how much they would be able to help effectively in a diaster.
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I can agree to a certain extent.. My BFF’s apartment burnt down a few months ago.. They put her up in a nice hotel, gave her cash and gift cards to get clothes and food for her and her 4 kids.. And they paid her deposit and first months rent to her new apartment..

But with the whole Hurricane Katrina situation, everyone is a little weary of them now.. But thats because people/celebrities donated millions of dollars.. And unfortunately, not everyone benefited from that.
FloridaChick813

ReadTheBlog Says:

Florida, he is just going in on her, like he does everyone else. But a hit dog will holler
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:lolol:
http://thecubiclechick.com STLVixen

Praying for Haiti but I still need my gossip fix. Is that wrong?
ReadTheBlog

M3Z – Soror! Z-Phi!
nika405

Katrina was f#@ked up by President Bush and FEMA’s head Michael Browne aka Brownie. The Red Cross did what they could but the planning on the part of the government is what made the loss of lives as great as it was. If need proof google “USS Bataan” and Katrina and see what comes up.
ReadTheBlog

STLVixen, no, it is not, especially when you come to a gossip site looking for it. I am guilty, too.

I guess I will log off and do some work today.

Hatians, here on SR, I hope you all can connect with your families and loved ones, and they’re all safe for now. Those in the surrounding areas, be on guard.

Remember, God knows what he’s doing
trynabeme

It’s difficult to think about gossip when there is so much devastation going on in Haiti right now.
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kudos to you Sandra!

Everyone stand in PRAYER!
http://oneperfectassistant.com ggouch

SouthernPrincess Says:

A group of us (medical teams) are leaving for Haiti please keep us lifted in prayer.

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wow!! my heart, prayers are with you. Hero would be an understatment
http://oneperfectassistant.com ggouch

LOL at those looking for the gossip fix!! I feel ya!

Sandra, I am proud to be a member of your blog. Thank you for, not just the gossip, but for taking the time to inform us as well.
https://sandrarose.com Sandra Rose

SouthernPrincess Says:
A group of us (medical teams) are leaving for Haiti please keep us lifted in prayer.

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God Bless You! I will keep you and Haiti in my prayers. I would catch one of these free flights to Haiti to lend my assistance if I wasn’t so afraid of flying
https://sandrarose.com Sandra Rose

ggouch Says:
LOL at those looking for the gossip fix!! I feel ya!

Sandra, I am proud to be a member of your blog. Thank you for, not just the gossip, but for taking the time to inform us as well.

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No problem. Thanks for being a longtime loyal reader.
H-Townmama

If some people are looking to donate items instead of food in some of the larger areas there may be centers already dedicated to helping haitians and other etnic groups. That is another good way to donate and get the aid to them quickly. If anyone knows of people in Houston that want to donate the Multi Ethnic Center located at 9819 Bissonnet, Houston, Tx 77036. They are collecting
Blankets
Diapers
Baby wipes
Bottled Water
Canned Food
Clothing
First Aid Kits and Supplies
The drive will be held Thursday and Friday.

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