Local Portland shops + businesses help you help Haiti

Portlanders are rallying to help Haiti any way they can after Tuesday’s devastating 7.0 earthquake, which was centered about 16 miles from the capital city of Port-au-Prince. The International Red Cross stated that 3 million people have been affected by the quake, and new organizations are reporting the probability of more than 100,000 deaths.

As rescue workers struggle to clear the rubble and aid the injured in Haiti, Portland shops and businesses also are doing everything they can to help – from donating portions of their proceeds to Twittering and sharing easy ways to donate funds. If you’re also eager to get involved, here’s a look at ways Portlander’s can help Haiti’s earthquake relief effort:

Text relief fast – If you text the word “HAITI” to the number 90999 an instant donation of $10 will go to the Red Cross and be charged to your cell phone bill. You can also text “YELE” to the number 501501 for a donation of $5 to benefit Yele Haiti.

MercyCorps – Portland-based relief agency MercyCorps makes it easy to donate online here. Learn more about all the ways MercyCorps is helping Haiti and others in need www.mercycorps.org.

Betsy & Iya Jewelry – Portland jewelry designer Betsy Cross (and maker of the “I ? PDX” pendants our Neat Sheet readers are going nuts for in our current giveaway contest) will donate 15 percent of all her online sales through Thursday, Jan. 21 to the Haiti earthquake relief effort. Read more here and/or visit www.betsyandiya.com.

Black Wagon – This stylish Mississippi children’s and baby boutique will donate 10 percent of sales through Monday, Jan. 18 to MercyCorp’s Haiti earthquake relief efforts. 3964 N. Mississippi Ave.; 503-916-0000. www.blackwagon.com

Bubble Boutique – This Pearl District designer destination will donate 5 percent of its sales through Sunday, Jan. 17 to aid earthquake relief in Haiti. 1100 N.W. Glisan St.; 503-219-0098. www.bubbleboutique.com

Clever Cycles – The local retailer of bicycles and bike clothing and accessories will donate 10 percent of sales through Monday, Jan. 18 to MercyCorps’ Haiti earthquake relief efforts. 908 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.; 503-334-1560. clevercycles.com

Clementine – This neat West Linn-based online baby-mamma boutique also will donate 10 percent of all sales to MercyCorps through Monday, Jan. 18. 503-919-0134; www.clementinenw.com

Etsy.com – If you want to help out with a little online shopping, visit etsy.com and type the words “Haiti relief” into the search box. You’ll find a whole bunch of generous designers, artists and crafters selling handmade gifts to benefit the Haiti earthquake relief efforts. Find jewelry, cosmetics, wool hats and more. www.etsy.com

Idom Designs – Local designer Modi Soondarotok will donate 10 percent of sales from her boutique to earthquake relief, from Monday, Jan. 18 through Sunday, Jan. 24. Plus, if you shop the 23rd Thursday event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 21, you can save 50-75 percent on the shop’s winter collections. 827 N.W. 23rd Ave.; 503-447-6818. www.idomdesigns.com

Lincoln Restaurant – Make a reservation at this popular spot for simply delicious dishes that blend classic and modern cooking, and Lincoln will donate 5 percent of food sales this weekend to Mercy Corps’ ongoing Haiti relief efforts. 3808 N. Williams Ave.; 503-288-6200. www.lincolnpdx.com

Lizard Lounge – This boutique department store for stylish streetwear will donate 10 percent of all proceeds to Haiti this Saturday, Jan. 16 and Sunday, Jan. 17. Plus, the shop is kicking off a big sale this weekend. Save 30 to 50 percent on clothing and accessories from Nau, Horny Toad Activewear, Stewart+Brown and more until sold. 1323 N.W. Irving; 503-416-7476. www.lizardloungepdx.com

Loyly Sauna & Steam – $10 of every massage booked today through Sunday, Jan. 17 goes to Haiti relief. 2713 S.E. 21st Ave.; 503-236-6850. www.loyly.net.

Mabel and Zora – Our go-to boutique for on-trend everything will donate 5 percent of sales on Saturday, Jan. 16 and Sunday, Jan. 17 to aid Haiti earthquake relief efforts. Also, for more incentive to shop, all jeans in store are marked down by 20 percent this weekend, too. 748 N.W. 11th Ave.; 503-241-5696. www.mabelandzora.com

Milagros Boutique – Not only is this neat local baby boutique donating 10 percent of all sales through Monday, Jan. to MercyCorps to aid Haiti relief, but they’ve also put together another list of local shops getting involved. Thanks, Milagros! 5433 N.E. 30th Ave.; 503-493-4141. shop.milagrosboutique.com

Ped-X – Alberta’s shoe shangrila will donate 10 percent of all weekend sales to MercyCorps relief efforts in Haiti. 2230 N.E. Alberta St.; 503-460-0760. www.pedxshoes.com

Sara Gray Photography – Sara Gray Photography will donate 5 percent of wedding photo packages booked before Sunday, Jan. 31 to MercyCorps and their relief efforts in Haiti. With the big wedding show this weekend and the size of the photo packages, this could add up to a sizable donation! 503-927-3077. www.saragrayphotography.com

SaySay Boutique – Downtown Portland’s colorful on-trend boutique will donate 10 percent of sales this Friday, Jan. 15 and Saturday, Jan. 16 to MercyCorps’ Haiti earthquake relief efforts. 1010 S.W. Morrison St.; 503-223-1282. www.saysayboutique.com

Union Rose – Sweet Montavilla destination for clothing and accessories from local and indie designers will donate 10 percent of all sales from Thursday, Jan. 14 and Friday, Jan. 15 to help Haiti. 7909 S.E. Stark St.; 503-287-4242. www.unionrosepdx.com

Xtabay Vintage – Southeast Portland’s stellar vintage boutique will donate 10 percent of all sales this week to benefit earthquake relief in Haiti. 2515 S.E. Clinton St.; 503-230-2899. www.xtabayvintage.blogspot.com

NOTE: The Neat Sheet is posting this entry immediately in order to help as fast as possible, but we’ll continue to add to this list as we hear of new ways Portlanders can help! Please e-mail your efforts to neatsheet@karenvitt.com.

In the meantime, you can also visit this link on MSNBC for a long list of national charitable organizations getting involved in the Haiti earthquake relief effort.

(Top photo courtesy of The American Red Cross)

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