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11/15/10 at 7:18pm
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Instead of providing one-time funding through charity, Heart of Haiti is creating opportunities for Haitian artisans to earn income with dignity by creating jobs and sustainable income for the people of Haiti. These artisians make home décor pieces that are beautiful, hand-made, crafted from recycled materials, and benefit a really good cause. I

Especially with Christmas coming up, I thought this might be something your readers would like to know about.

Quick Facts about Heart of Haiti
* The Heart of Haiti collection has already led to employment of 350 artists in Haiti and has provided some financial benefits for an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 people in the country
* Each item is designed by a master Haitian artist and made by hand in Haiti
* Heart of Haiti products are available online-http://bit.ly/HeartofHaiti
* The collection includes 40 different home decor items and accessories
* Products include vases, candleholders, serving trays, picture frames, mirrors, coasters, necklaces, clutch purses and more
* Most items fall in the $25-$60 range
* To stay up-to-date with news and announcements, follow Heart of Haiti on Twitter at http://twitter.com/HeartofHaiti or become a fan on Facebook at http://facebook.com/HeartofHaiti

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