by Kade Agan
The recent earthquake in Haiti has left what was already the poorest nation in the Americas completely devastated. As the number of casualties and the mortally wounded climbs every day, people across the world have found it in their hearts to dig deep and aid in the recovery effort in a variety of ways.
From a $10 American Red Cross text to 90999 with the keyword “Haiti” to local community fundraisers the opportunities to donate to this worthy cause abound. If you’re looking for a particularly green cause to which you or your fundraising group can contribute, you may want to consider Sol, Inc., a Florida-based company that specializes in renewable lighting. Their Earthquake Relief Matching Program will bring solar-powered lighting to Haiti to aid in relief and recovery efforts.
The Tropical Solar Light (TSL) System is designed especially for locations within 30 degrees of the equator and can withstand 170 mph winds. With a retail price of $1,200 the ultra-bright LED system is easy to install and can be up and running within 1 hour, making all the difference in areas where poor visibility and safety are issues. The most heartening thing about Sol’s campaign is that for every lamp purchased the company itself will donate another one to the Haitian relief effort. This sort of generosity will hopefully help to shine a light in a part of the world that needs it most.
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