Catherine at The Decatur Minute asked for help with spreading the word about the Decatur for Haiti earthquake relief effort sponsored by a number of merchants and dining establishments in the Decatur community. Here is the latest update from her most recent post:
What: Decatur for Haiti. Local Decatur merchants and restaurants donating to the Haiti earthquake relief.
When: Monday, Feb. 1
Who: The following businesses have agreed to donate a portion of their proceeds from Feb. 1 to the American Red Cross.
- Brick Store Pub
- Cakes and Ale will be closed for a private party, but is still donating a portion of its proceeds.
- Chick-Fil-A from 5-8 p.m.
- Fleet Feet
- Fresche, 12-6 p.m., $25 haircuts with all proceeds going towards the cause.
- The Grange donating proceeds from their Saturday renaming party and on Monday.
- Heliotrope
- HairWerks is offering $25 haircuts and $10 brow waxings which will all be donated.
- Iberian Pig
- Little Shop of Stories will hold a special storytime at 7 p.m. about the importance of helping others.
- Matador Cantina
- Mingei
- Nectar
- Palate Cafe and Bar
- Pambili African Artworks
- Peggy’s Boutique
- Saba during lunch and dinner.
- Steinbeck’s
- Twain’s
- UJoint
We’ll continue to update this list as more shops and restaurants join the event.
What a great opportunity to support both your local community AND the devastated communities in Haiti at the same time.

Thanks for posting about this!