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• AID IS STILL NEEDED FOR HURRICANE RECOVERY

  September 29, 2008

  Thank you to the MFR supporters who have already made donations to help people in the Gulf Coast and Haiti as they recover from Hurricanes Ike, Gustav and other Atlantic storms. Your donations thus far have helped Direct Relief International send emergency medical and aid and basic personal care products for those living in shelters.
  If you've already donated to MFR for hurricane recovery in the Caribbean and the Gulf Coast please help spread the word that AID IS STILL NEEDED. In Haiti, nearly a month after the most severe flooding, hundreds of thousands of people are homeless and in dire need of food and shelter, while millions of cubic yards of mud still needs to be cleared before rebuilding can take place. In Texas and Louisiana, recovery and rebuilding of the affected area will take months. Please click here to donate.

• SITUATION IN HAITI IS DIRE FOLLOWING HURRICANES & FLOODS

  September 19, 2008

  According to the U.N. there are approx. 800,000 people in need of help in Haiti following four recent storms which devastated the Caribbean nation. Tropical storms Fay and Hanna and hurricanes Gustav and Ike all hit Haiti in the span of one month killing more than 600 people and leaving behind a disaster that has practically destroyed the entire port city of Gonaives.
  

  Make a donation here to help those struggling in Haiti!
  

  One week ago today hurricane Ike made landfall on Galveston, TX as a category two storm wiping out entire towns on the Bolivar Peninsula. Some residents cannot tell where their homes or their streets used to be.

  DONATE to MFR to aid the recovery effort.

• HELP SURVIVORS OF HURRICANES IKE AND GUSTAV

  September 15, 2008

  Make a donation to Music for Relief to help recovery efforts on the U.S. Gulf Coast and Haiti following Hurricanes Gustav, Ike and all storms of the 2008 Hurricane season.
  

  Four storms - Fay, Gustav, Hanna and Ike - have ravaged Haiti since mid-August, killing over 600 people and affecting hundreds of thousands more.
  

  At least 100,000 homes were inundated by surging waters in southeastern Texas as a result of Hurricane Ike, the city of Galveston was devastated by floods. There will need to be a very long term recovery effort for these regions. As of today over 30,000 people are still in shelters unable to return to their homes. Click here to help!
  

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  NEW MIKE SHINODA ARTWORK T-SHIRTS BENEFIT MFR

  

  New t-shirts featuring designs by Mike Shinoda are available in the store with proceeds benefiting Music for Relief's efforts to reduce global warming and support disaster relief!

  

  TIPS TO BE GREEN

  We know you've heard most or all of these before, but it never hurts to be reminded. These are all simple measures that you can take to make a difference.

  1 Encourage a friend to make positive changes in their life to live greener and reduce their carbon footprint.
  2 When shopping, purchase products with little or no packaging.
  3 Cool the globe, plant a tree. click here for a how-to.
  4 Adjust your thermostat 2˚ lower in winter and 2˚ higher in summer to save energy and lower your bills.
  5 Eating leftovers rather than throwing them away will prevent them from going into a landfill and producing methane.
  6 Hang your clothes to air-dry rather than using a dryer to save energy.
  7 Rather than throwing away your old clothes and electrical appliances, donate them to somebody who might need them.
  8 Wash fruit and vegetables in a bowl of water rather than letting the tap run, then use the remaining water to water your plants.
  9 Wash your clothes in cold water, only do laundry when you have a full load to save water and energy.
  10 When planning your next vacation: take a bus or train instead of plane.
  11 Ride your bike or walk on as many short-distance trips as possible.
  12 Turn off the air conditioning while driving your car (roll down the windows) to help you save gas and reduce carbon emissions. Do not preheat the car when it’s cold, just start driving.
  13 Use a canvas bag for your grocery shopping rather than paper or plastic bags.
  14 Start your own kitchen garden by planting herbs in reused pots or jars. The plants will reduce carbon emissions and reusing the container means less waste.
  15 When leaving a room turn off the lights and shut down electrical appliances when you don’t need them.
  16 Turn off the water while brushing your teeth. A running tap will waste over 1 ½ gallons of water per minute.

  Music for Relief has funded two homes in New Orleans for survivors of Hurricane Katrina help us build more!

  

  TO DONATE FUNDS TO BUILD HOMES WITH MUSIC FOR RELIEF & HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CLICK ON THE DONATE LINK ABOVE
  

  REVOLUTION UNSEEN: The Hidden Art Of Projekt Revolution

  Now available online! This limited-edition 50-page book features the art of many of the musicians on Projekt Revolution 2007, including Mike Shinoda, Chester Bennington & Joe Hahn (Linkin Park), Gerard Way & Ray Toro (My Chemical Romance), Matt Rubano (Taking Back Sunday), Brian Molko (Placebo), Elias Andra, Ryan Shuck & Amir Derakh (Julien-K), Lyn Z (Mindless Self Indulgence), Michael Pedicone (The Bled), Tak, Ryu, Vin Skully & DJ Cheapshot (Styles Of Beyond), Matthew, Nathan, Dan & Mateo (Madina Lake). 100% of proceeds go to Music for Relief, to benefit disaster relief and reduce global warming. Printed on recycled paper.

  CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

  T-SHIRTS AND MORE Support the cause by purchasing and wearing Music for Relief merchandise. Proceeds go towards our initiatives to help rebuild the Gulf Coast and reduce global warming.

  CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

  

  Our Mission To respond to natural disasters as they occur to help victims recover and rebuild, with an emphasis on housing, education programs and resources. MUSIC FOR RELIEF also recognizes the environmental consequences of global warming, which has demonstrated the capability to accelerate and strengthen certain types of natural disasters. Therefore the second goal of MUSIC FOR RELIEF is to prevent and decrease future natural disasters by reducing greenhouse gasses, seeking renewable forms of energy and educating the public about climate change.

  Background Established in 2005 to provide aid for those affected by the tsunami tragedy in South Asia, the idea for MUSIC FOR RELIEF originated amongst the members of the band Linkin Park who wanted to do something to help the victims. The idea was that if they made a donation, and then asked their musician peers and their fans to make a donation as well, a huge impact could be made in assisting relief efforts. With this in mind they started reaching out to others in the music community to get involved and became the founders of MUSIC FOR RELIEF.

  Our Partners HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

  

  click here for more information about our partnership with Habitat for Humanity

  AMERICAN FORESTS

  

  click here for more information on American Forests