Help for Haiti at These Chicago Charity Events

The devastation in Haiti hits home when you watch CNN. The images of the injured, the hungry, and the dead are, at times, indescribable.

If you are looking to donate money to the relief efforts in Haiti, several Chicago businesses are sponsoring benefits and charity events throughout the city, which can you attend and either donate money through your admission ticket, make a private donation, or simply buy a drink or a meal and proceeds will go toward helping humanitarian efforts in Haiti.

Here is a list of some of the Haiti charity events coming up in the next week or so in Chicago.

Haitian Benefit at Lizard’s Liquid Lounge, January 22, 8 p.m. Bartenders will donate their tips to the American Red Cross. Drink specials include $3 well drinks. (3058 W. Irving Park Rd.;  map it; 773-463-7599)

Haiti Fundraiser at Duffy’s Tavern & Grill, January 30, 7 p.m. This three-hour benefit for the American Red Cross includes a $30 admission that comes with a drink package and Blackhawks and Bulls tickets raffles. (420 W. Diversey Pkwy.; map it; 773-549-9090)

Shoe Drive for Haiti Victims at House of Sole, through January 31. Donate gently-used shoes and the store will give them to the Soles 4 Souls charity. Though not required, you can also donate money that will go toward the cost of shipping the shoes to Haiti. (1237 S. Michigan Ave.; map it; 312-834-0909)

Haiti Benefit at Tapas Valencia, January 28, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Proceeds from your tapas and drink orders will go to the American Red Cross. (1530 S. State St.; map it; 312-842-4444)

Check back for more listings of events as they become available.

Photo credit: SXC