EVERY DROP COUNTS

So glad I follow Timothy Prolific Jones on twitter. He always says something to get me thinking, or helps me find a new wonderful person or organization. Another important gem from Prolif's blog:



Every Drop Counts is a grassroots organization assembled in response to the recent devastating earthquake in Haiti.

A group of young artists and activists in Chicago came together with the goal to raise funds in order to send filtration equipment that will provide sustainable, clean bathing and drinking water (Thus, the name Every Drop Counts.)

Their first event will be a Hip-Hop and soul benefit concert, scheduled to take place in Chicago on Sunday, January 31, 2010. The benefit is meant to create awareness of the fundamental need and human right to access clean water. This event will be hosted by artist/activist/beautifulsoul Aja-Monet.

Every Drop Counts is partnering with World Water Relief to facilitate distribution.

Now, if you are like me, and do NOT live in Chicago, and won't be likely to get a last minute flight to the Windy City, you can do the next best thing. Donate. My motivation to support this particular initiative is related to my longtime belief in the power of art as a vehicle for social justice. This is beyond a moment of social justice, it is a test of our humanity. This is not a one time effort, nor is the need to help Haiti recover something static. You can truly impact the relief effort. I applaud Aja and all of the other folks who worked around the clock to create such a necessary initiative. We should all stive to act as quickly and reponsibly.