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(Read this article at blkhollywoodnews.com to read about Alicia Keyes Charity Work as well.) June Issue

Charity:  Celebs Helping to Make a Difference

By Crystal A. Johnson

Wyclef Jean Helps With Hunger Crisis in Haiti

Wyclef Jean announced Yele Haiti Foundation has formed a partnership with two other charities to help address the growing food crisis in Haiti.  The rising cost of fuel has driven the prices up of food making the poor unable to afford food.   The economic plight has spawned rioting and hunger.

The singer/songwriter/humanitarian is joining forces with the United Nations World Food Programme and the Pan American Development Foundation to form Together for Haiti.  Jean feels strongly that it is important to help Haitians learn to help themselves.

For more information, or to make a donation, visit www.togetherforhaiti.org. Just 25 cents can buy a school meal for a hungry child.

NBA Player  A.C. Green Helps Team of Youth Missionaries Effort to Go to China.

Two young girls approached legendary NBA player AC Green at  Fish Fest, a Christian concert festival. They told him that a group of teens were trying to raise money to do missionary work in China.  The plan was in action before the recent devastating earthquake.  Ironically, the missionary expedition will be nine driving hours away from where the earthquake happened. The group is hoping to get the chance to lend their support in the effected area.  The youth’s small church, Panorama Baptist Church is involved in the YWAM organization which stands for Youth With A Mission. They believe that the Gospel is not only God’s Word, but that it has to be put into everyday practice. 

Green pledged his involvement on the spot and in a unique way. Through the Christian Flower Network, founded by AC Green the band of eight kids and two chaperones will receive donations toward their missionary trip. During the month of June, 30% of the sales generated on their website for silk flowers and gift certificates their website will go to the missionary opportunity for the teens as long as one selects Panorama Baptist Church as the organization at www.christianflowernetwork.com.