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HAITI JOURNAL: Haitian Constitution (1 of 2) - uVuSouthFlorida Video

noreply@blogger.com (Maeva Renaud) — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 04:40:00 +0000

HAITI JOURNAL: Haitian Constitution (1 of 2) - uVuSouthFlorida Video

On Monday, May 9th, 2011 the National Assembly of Haiti approved 188 bills including the bill authorizing double citizenship for Haitians living abroad. But when the laws were published on Friday, May 13th, they had changed. How did this happen and what will become of the bills that were passed on the 9th?

Haiti Project Update!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Maeva Renaud) — Sat, 14 May 2011 02:53:00 +0000

Dear family and friends,

Me, Sonson and Junior at Shalom Village this past March

I know it’s been a while since my last update regarding the work I am doing with children living in shelters and institutional homes in the Republic of Haiti. To be honest, I’ve been a little discouraged, overwhelmed, and lonely. It’s okay, I was told this is normal for people who spend hours and hours taking care of others and moving away from their social support and comfort zone.# However, I realized that my emotions come and go but the vision that I have for Haiti will not expire. I am determined to keep going because I know that I am called to my people in Haiti, specifically children. I’m writing to let you know how I’ve been and how you can support the work that I’m doing. Yes, I will ask you for money, just letting you know now just in case you don’t feel like reading the rest of my heart. (If that’s you click here to donate or send a check to 205 W Tulpehocken St Philadelphia, Pa 19144 :-)

As most of you know, I am currently in Philadelphia, PA doing what I call on the job training (graduate school) at Eastern University. I’m pursuing a degree in Urban Studies with a concentration in Arts and Transformation. My current proposed thesis research is art-based approaches to combating malnutrition in rural communities. You can read the article I wrote entitled “Life of a Child in Haiti”.

My assistantship with BuildaBridge International started in January after I settled into a third new city and god-forsaken climate! ( I survived my first winter). I am now THE Haiti Arts Relief and Development Coordinator, check out our strategic plan. BuildaBridge is primarily a volunteer organization. I’m very fortunate to find an organization like BuildaBridge to provide me with the outlet to not just share my vision for Haiti but implement it. Drs. Corbitt and Nix-Early, the founders, have been very supportive in providing me with the tools to build something that is sustainable. In March, I went on my first survey trip to meet with potential alliances and I was able to meet with UNICEF. I presented the vision and they seemed to really like it, so we’ll see where that goes. I was also able to go back to Shalom Village Orphanage with a group of friends who joined me later on the trip and man the kids have gotten bigger! I’m so happy now in this new position, I not only get to impact the children at Shalom but children throughout Haiti living in shelters and institutional homes. It’s like God couldn’t of created a better path for me. Check out the article I wrote about “Finding Your Path”.

This new position is not a salaried one, not yet anyway. I’m still applying for grants, planning fundraisers and seeking support. This is where you come in. I know some of you have been consistently donating towards Shalom Village which is awesome and I’m very thankful that you continue to do this. I am also asking for you to support the vision that I have to help children throughout Haiti. BuildaBridge International has years of experience in working in communities of poverty and crisis and also has the capacity for administration which allows me to focus totally on Haiti. I plan to go back to Haiti on June 16th, 2011 to stay for the entire summer to coordinate an arts camp at an elementary school, provide assistance at Shalom Village, and meet with more potential alliances. I need to raise $20,000 for the project this year. Your contribution is tax-deductible (and BuildaBridge has an accountant to take care of your statements for you :-). You’ll need to make the check out to BuildaBridge and write “Haiti Project” in the ‘for’ line in order to receive income tax donate credit.

Become a part of this vision, together we can make it happen!

Advocates $ 25 monthly
Ambassadors $ 100 monthly
Friends $ 500
Patrons $ 1000 or more

If you are still reading and will support our Haiti Project:

Click here to donate or send a check to 205 W Tulpehocken St Philadelphia, Pa 19144. You’ll need to make the check out to BuildaBridge and write “Haiti Project” in the ‘for’ line in order to receive income tax donate credit.

Ayiti--One Year Later: Commemorating, Celebrating, Committing to Haiti's Children

noreply@blogger.com (Maeva Renaud) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:05:00 +0000

Do you remember where you were at 4:53 pm on Tuesday, January 12, 2010? Perhaps you were getting ready to clock out of your 9-5, or sitting in rush hour traffic, or picking up the kids from their after-school program? Do you recall? For most Haitians living in the states and abroad, January 12th will be a day they will never forget.
Just one year ago, the Republic of Haiti was hit by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake where more than 300,000 people died and least 3 million have been injured and have lost their homes according to USAID. Not only that, with continuous aftershocks, floods from Hurricane Tomas , the spread of Cholera, and unsettled political disputes, the Haitian population is left in a state of fear, despair, hopelessness, confusion, and psychological trauma.

This week, many organizations and individuals are commemorating those who've lost their lives due to the catastrophe. Some are celebrating the bonds and uniformity of those who answered the call to solidarity, while others are revisiting their commitments to the relief and development efforts in Haiti.

Even though progress has been slow, the US government provided $1.1 billion in 2010 for relief efforts in Haiti. In November, USAID reported the completion of 9,739 transitional shelters (t-shelters), sufficient to house nearly 48,700 individuals. While working closely with other agencies, safe drinking water, food, household items, sanitation facilities, and health services were also made available to those affected.

However, life in the transitional shelters, otherwise known as camps, has not been ideal. The camps are crowded with children and their families, clean water and sanitation is scarce, and the health care services are hardly sufficient.The most affected people in Haiti right now are the children. Many have been orphaned or separated from their families. According to UNICEF, one of the long term development partners in Haiti, stated that more than 750,000 children have been directly affected. One of the concerns is the extreme fragility in children living in crisis, poverty, and trauma. Many of them are vulnerable due to the lack of education, health care, and most of all genuine nurture.

That is why, to date, the US government has established the Operation Protect Children initiative which focuses on the development of child friendly spaces. This plan is in line with BuildaBridge's mission to meet the needs of the most vulnerable. So we too are revisiting our commitment to the children in Haiti. With over 10 years of serving children and families in transitional homes throughout the United States and abroad, BuildaBridge International understands the importance of healing through the arts amongst those who've been traumatized. In the past year, we worked in an orphanage creating a safe place for kids to play, and in a school developing an after-school arts program. You can view these by clicking on the links.

By providing children an outlet to express themselves through art, music, dance, drama, and creative writing, they actually tap into a realm of escape, and healing.

This year, as part of our Haiti Arts Relief and Development initiative, we will continue our arts relief efforts with Practical Compassion in Pont Sonde, Haiti as well as building relationships with local and international organizations that are directly associated with Haiti.

So, do you remember where you were on that disastrous day? Let's continue to keep the people of Haiti on our minds and in our hearts. We all have a responsibility to put our hands and resources together for the greater good of this world. To get involved with BuildaBridge's next trip to Haiti contact Maeva Renaud.

To support the Haiti Arts Relief and Development initiative financially, donate online or send your contributions to BuildaBridge International 205 W Tulpehocken Street Philadelphia, PA 19144. Enter Haiti Arts Relief.

The Haiti Arts Relief and Development (HARD) initiative is an arts intervention and restoration development program that focuses on children in communities of poverty and crisis. This initiative will come to fruition through strong alliances with individuals and organizations that are involved in the reconstruction and rebuilding efforts in the Republic of Haiti since the January 12, 2010 earthquake that destroyed the capital and surrounding cities and the Cholera disease epidemic that spread throughout the country.

Our main objectives are to create safe places, provide healing and education for children living in transitional environments (shelters and residential care institutions), and train local artists and community workers in creative arts methods of education, healing, and the environment. We believe in holistic transformation. As part of the restorative development, the initiative offers training to Haitian artist, teachers, health care workers and residential care centers staff in arts-assisted learning, classroom management and curriculum writing, therapeutic art skills and psychological first aid.

Maeva's Ode to Ayiti

noreply@blogger.com (Maeva Renaud) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:50:00 +0000

Heading Back to Haiti on 3/18-3/22

noreply@blogger.com (Maeva Renaud) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:22:00 +0000

These past couple of weeks have been crazy, in a good way. Making some progress as far as working with organizations in Haiti. Next week, I'll be going to Cap Haitien, where a facility was donated to house children that have been affected, lost their parents, or parents aren't able to provide. We were able to secure staff on the ground to take care of the children, 24 of them will be coming to the facility which we are now calling 'Shalom Village' (Peace Village). 4 Kids are from Port-au-Prince, 4 from La Gonaive, and the rest from Cap Haitien. Their age range are 3-9 years old. I'm flying out on thursday and coming back on Monday. I was going to bring food down there but unfortunately its REALLY EXPENSIVE!!!! So it would be best to purchase food on the ground in Haiti. We will be flying in to Santiago, DR and driving into Haiti

I'm asking you all to help support the kids that we'll be taking care of by making a monetary donation online at http://www.changeiscomingcampaign.com/ or by mail at 320 S. Flamingo Road #298 Pembroke Pines, FL 33027 ( Make checks payable to Arts of Color Worship Arts Institute, Inc)

We need $700.00 to purchase food to last for the month.

This is going to be one of my main projects this year (to help the village become self sufficient) I maybe moving down to Haiti for a while (God willing) but nevertheless I'll be keep you updated on what's going on down there and how you can help.

P.S. Please make a donation to the website so we can purchase food for the kids.

Much thanks in advance!

Maeva

Update on Trip to Haiti

noreply@blogger.com (Maeva Renaud) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:09:00 +0000

Hi Everyone,

A week ago today, I was able to travel to Port-au-Prince, Haiti and bring medical supplies, food, and tents to those in need. Words cannot truly describe my experience there but I must say that I was highly disappointed, frustrated, annoyed, and angry. When I got to my family members who were laying down on card board boxes underneath a make shift tent out of sticks and sheets, they told me that I was the first one to come to their aid.

Imagine if I had not gone, if I had not been able to raise the funds to charter a plane and bring down supplies myself to Haiti. Would my family had gotten any help? God only knows.

As I spoke to other people in the community and in Champs De Mars, I was told that they haven't been receiving any aid. I interviewed several officers in the US Army regarding the aid and they shared with me different points of views.

1. They are waiting on instructions from higher command

2. They are speaking to the people to find out their needs

3. They havent come up a structure to distribute the aid effectivelly yet

This really pissed me off, maybe I don't understand what the heck they are waiting for, but I can't just wait until "whom ever is in charge" to devise a plan to distribute. Too many people have already died. Too many people are hungry, too many people are thirsty. We have to act now!

I'm planning on going back again myself to bring more supplies and food to the people that I met. A majority of the people I met on Champs De Mars gave me their contact information and we created our own plan on how to distribute to the people who aren't connected to a major NGO. I also connected with a church, whose lot is filled with victims under makeshift tents. They definitely need food, water, and medical supplies. Something that tore me a part was watching the kids playing with sticks and rocks. One little girl named Maria asked me to bring her back a coloring book.

I'm a little weak right now, going to try to rest this weekend. But next week, I'll be back full force and keep you all posted.

Blessings,

Maeva Renaud
View My Photo Album

PS. Special thanks to Kijik Multimedia, Hollywood Unites For Haiti, Phatt Traxx Productions, and all the individuals who made donations towards this trip! Couldnt have done it without you!

YES WE LEFT: A brief update

noreply@blogger.com (Nzingah) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:40:00 +0000

After some struggle we were finally able to get people in Haiti. Our group spent one night in Cap Haitian and are now Port au Prince. More updates are to come and stories about the experience.

We would like to thank everyone who allowed this trip to occur through their contributions.This is only the beginning of the work we have to do as a united force.

Nzingah Oniwosan
Sankofa's Child, Inc

Haiti Update, Notes from the Field #2

noreply@blogger.com (Maeva Renaud) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:33:00 +0000

Okay, yes my flight was delayed again, but I'm officially leaving Wednesday morning from Ft. Lauderdale to Port-au-Prince. The plan is to 1. Find my family and represent them at the US Embassy in Haiti to try to get them out, 2. Go to Leogane and Petit Groave to set up a make shift clinic 3. Connet with other grass roots organizations in Haiti to find out their needs to see how we can help.

My father sent me his notes, unfortunately he got sick and will be leaving Haiti tomorrow, so I'll be on my own down there, not really but my dad won't be with me :-(

Here's what he said:
Notes from the field
As of January 24, the death toll from Jan 12 earthquake: 112250 deaths and 194,000 injured
Expect a country with thousands of amputated young adults
More than 235000 people have left Port-au-Prince. The largest influx to GONAIVES
The number of people living in temporary shelter could be as high 800,000
The NGO and humanitarian community have only 3500 tents in Haiti!
People need TENT, TENTS, and sleeping bags!
There was a tsunami in Petit Paradis in the Nord West of Haiti.
Frustation Frustation Frustation
There is no Emergency Operation Center in Haiti.
Not one EOC for the entire country
The Haitian governement is not directly involved in food distribution
Let's pray GOD:. NO RAIN please! Everybody is sleeping under the stars

Good news, I found an organization who is willing to ship goods to the southern ports of Haiti to avoid the bottle neck in Port-au-Prince.
I'm also trying to work on a centralized shelter in Cap Haitien, but I'll let you all know more details later. Wanna help please donate to the cause at www.changeiscomingcampaign.com want to volunteer visit www.haitirelieftaskforce.org want to bring goods to our warehouse? it's located at 7230 NW Miami Court, Miami FL 33150

Together we will!
Maeva

Haiti Relief- Notes from the Field!

noreply@blogger.com (Maeva Renaud) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:21:00 +0000

My father has been in Haiti for a week now trying to establish a shelter. I've been corresponding with him to find out the needs of the people. I was suppose to bring him medical supplies so we can go over to Leogane to help areas that haven't been helped yet. So far my flight arrangements have been DELAYED DUE TO FUEL ISSUES! Gas in Haiti is now $100 per gallon. And most planes are getting their fuel from other countries. So right now I may be leaving on Tuesday- God willing.

I spoke with my father, who went down to Haiti with the Haitian Medical Association, and this is what he reported to me:

"Status report

From the field

Frustation

My biggest effort was to create a shelter.

We have a location

We want to create a shelter for 10,000 people

I had meetings on Saturday with NGO and Humanitarian group

No distribution of tents in Port-au-Prince.

People are improving their tent with clothes and linen

Water is distributed in the ad hoc shelter

Food distribution is poorly organized"

People NEED

1.-Shelter

2.-Sleeping bag

3.-Money

4.-Food

5. Baby food

I. HIGHLIGHTS/KEY PRIORITIES

The Government has declared the search and rescue phase over. There were 132 live rescues by international search and rescue teams.But

Humanitarian relief efforts continue to scale up in Port-au-Prince, Jacmel, Leogane and other affected areas.

The number of people leaving Port-au-Prince is increasing daily. More than 130,000 people have taken advantage of the Government’s offer of free transportation to cities in the north and southwest.

FAO estimates that the number of people leaving cities for rural areas could reach one million,putting pressure on already vulnerable communities.

WHO reports that despite difficult conditions, there are no reported outbreaks of communicable diseases including cholera, measles and rubella.

There was a tsunami in Petit Paradis.

PLEASE HELP US GET IMMEDIATE AID TO HAITI THROUGH GRASSROOTS EFFORTS. Make aa donation today!

Together we will!
Maeva

Haiti Relief Resources

noreply@blogger.com (Maeva Renaud) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:20:00 +0000

www.iwant2help.org Operation Helping Hands, a joint community
project of The Miami Herald and United Way-Miami, will be collecting
donations to support the relief effort in Haiti.

The Archdiocese of Miami is accepting financial donations to assist
with recovery efforts for the earthquake victims in Haiti. People may
send their donations to Catholic Charities, 1505 NE 26th St. Wilton
Manors, FL 33305, Attention Earthquake Victims.

www.mercycorps.org Mercy Corps established a Haiti Earthquake Fund,
PO Box 2669,Portland, OR 97208, , 1-888-256-1900

AMERICAN RED CROSS
Text “HAITI” to “90999″ to make a $10 donation.
2025 East Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 (800) REDCROSS (733-2767)

Resources:

State Department’s Hotline for Americans Concerned about their family members in Haiti 1-888-407-4747

Haitian Citizens in the U.S.

Haitian citizens in the U.S. should call the Haitian Embassy in Washington, D.C., 202-332-4090, or the Haitian Consulate in New York City, 305-859-2003. I have not received additional guidance on other resources available to Haitian citizens living in the U.S. who have earthquake-related queries, but if I will pass on if I do.

Volunteer Opportunities

Additionally, persons who wish to provide assistance or expertise in Haiti are asked to contact the Center for International Disaster Information. The Center, operated under a grant from the United States Agency for International Development's Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, has established a dedicated page to coordinate Haiti support at: http://www.cidi.org/incident/haiti-10a/

Contributions/Donations

If you receive calls from constituents about how they can make contributions and donations to disaster relief, the following web links can be provided:

U.S. citizens who wish to contribute to the relief effort for Haiti after the earthquake, either online or by text message, can visit www.WhiteHouse.gov.

Below you will find the links to the Center for International Disaster Information's (CIDI) Guidelines and FAQ, which will be helpful in answering questions from constituents around the country. That website also has the Guidelines available in French and Kreyol, if you should need them.

Please be aware that CIDI will also be reaching out to US representatives on the Hill with constituents from the Haitian diaspora, as well as various diaspora groups and the embassy/consulates.

http://www.cidi.org/guidelines/guide_ln.htm

http://www.cidi.org/media/faq.htm

Haitian Relief- Bring Your Donations & Supplies

noreply@blogger.com (Maeva Renaud) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:34:00 +0000

As most of you may know, my native country Haiti was hit by an earthquake and is in dire need of assistance. As a woman of faith, I have prayed for my people and now it's time to act because I believe that "faith without works is dead". So please join me as I plan a relief drive to collect funds, clothing, food, water, supplies, medical supplies, etc.

I've partnered with organizations to provide their facility as a drop off location. I have already made arrangements with various transportation outlets that will bring the supplies to Haiti.

If you are interested in being a drop off location for the drive, please contact me at 305-297-9247 or maevatheartist@gmail.com

Together we can make this happen!

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Maeva "The Artist" Renaud
President of Arts of Color Worship Arts Institute,Inc.

Drive Locations:

Shalom Community Church Mon-Sun 9am-8pm 900 NE 132ST North Miami, FL 33161 (305) 892-9204

Notre Dame d'Haiti Catholic Church 130 NE 62nd Terrace Miami, FL 33138 (305) 751-6289

DIVAS BEAUTY SALON Mon-Sun 9am-9pm 15028 NE 6th Ave North Miami , Fl 33161

Next Level Barbershop Downtown, Miami 238 N.E. 1 st ave Miami, Fla
33132...305-374-3651 Colbert or Alain Monday-Saturday 9:30 am to 7pm

Agape Youth Ministry Center 1550 NE 165th St North Miami Beach, FL 33162 Hours are 930 am - 9pm. Contact info is 305-949-0935

Little River Service Center 6301 NE 2nd Ave Miami, FL 33138 M-F 8am-5pm 305-960-4660

Haitian American Law Association (Law Offices of Champagne & Surin) 480 NE 13 St Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304 M-Sat 9am-5pm 954-463-0709

Hallandale High School 720 NW 9th Ave Hallandale, FL 33009 M-F 7am-3pm 754-323-0900

MacTown 151 NE 62nd Street Miami, FL 33138 M-Sun 24 hours 305-495-2686

Miami Temple 9175 Southwest 44th Street, Miami FL 33165 305-223-2102

Magesco Inc. 7010 NE 4th Ct, Miami FL 33138 M-F 8:30-4:30pm 305-397-6711

Church of Healing Rain 8950 Stirling Rd., Hollywood FL 33024 954-431-3118

Paradise D&L Unisex Salon 7992 Riviera Blvd Miramar, FL 33023 305-303-7938
Salla's Barber Shop 6970 Pembroke Rd. Pembroke Pines Fl 33023 Tues-Sun 10am - 8p 954-963-1037

Concerned African Women, Inc. 1505 NW 167th Street, Suite 101 Miami Gardens, FL 33169 (305) 621-3700

Nova Southeastern University (HPD-TERRY BLDG) 3200 S. University Drive Davie, Fl 33328 954-317-8706

Living Word Community Church 5770 W. Oakland Park Blvd Lauderhill, Fl 33313 954.485.0090
Mount Bethel Baptist Church 901 NW 11th Ave Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33311

(954) 763-5644 M-Thu 9am-5pm Fri 9am-1pm Sat 7am-3pm Sun 6:30am-3:00pm

ABC TOOLS, INC 111 NW 79 STREET MIAMI, FL 33150 (305)769-4890

Christian Haitian Outreach 13438 SW 131st Street Miami, FL 33186 phone: 786-573-0850

Bishop Victor T. Curry and New Birth Baptist will accept supplies at Vision to Victory Center in Little Haiti @ 8400 NE 2nd Avenue and WMBM Radio station @ 13230 NW 7 avenue, North Miami, FL 33168 (305) 769-1100.
Haiti Consulate Office 259 Southwest 13th Street Miami, FL 33130-4276 (305) 859-2003

FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus DM 33411200 S.W. 8th Street Miami, Florida 33199 Department Open: 8:00am-5:00pm Michelle.Lamarre@fiu.edu Tel.: 305.348.2247

Sickle Cell Foundation Locations Contact 407-485-1299
7289 Garden Rd, Ste 104. Riviera Beach, Fl 33404
1600 N. Australian Ave West Palm Beach, Fl 33407
136 south Main Street Belle Glade, Fl 33430
15516 South West Osceala Blvd Indiantown, FL 34956

Toussaint L'Ouverture High School 1325 Gateway Boulevard Boynton Beach, FL 33426 (561) 738-9800

Evangel Church International 590 NW 159th Street Miami, FL 33169 (305) 945-4770
EKKLESIA GLOBAL CHURCH- WEST KENDALL AREA
ACCEPTING ONLY MEDICAL SUPPLIES & DRY FOOD-NO CLOTHING
7205 SW 125TH AVE MIAMI, FL 33187
EL BUEN SAMARITANO CHURCH-CENTRAL MIAMI AREA
4585 W. FLAGLERMIAMI, FL 33147DROP OFF TIME M-F BETWEEN 10-1PM
Key Financial 7900 NW 156 Street Suite 108 Miami Lakes, Fla. 33016
call: 305-494-3939 for more info on hours, we can open doors for you at anytime any day

Chosen Gems Fine Arts Center4660 n. University Dr. Lauderhill 33351Promeande at Invorary Plaza
Hours- 2pm-5pm*CALL IN ADVANCE(954) 439-5085(954) 296-7543

DeledoPark 2520 nw 6th Street Fort Lauderdale 33311 Hours- 12pm-4pm Relief Effect
(954) 791-1036Betty (954) 854-5673

Paine Chapel AME church 801 9th street WPB, Fl 33401 (561) 832-2023 (321) 544-8780
(561) 832-2035 Pastor REV. Bronfield/ Daisy Lainer & David THomas Hours- 9am- 3pm Mon-Fri

Party for a Cause Jan 8 10pm

noreply@blogger.com (Maeva Renaud) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:22:00 +0000

I'm turning 2......lol 27 yeah! And of course being a person that is driven on living a life of purpose. On my birthday, I'm throwing a fundraiser to help an orphanage in Haiti. It's a party for a cause and you know I like to party!

It's going to be at KITCHEN 305 in Sunny Isles on the BEACH BABY!!!
So come out and celebrate with me and support my cause.

Event starts at 10pm
There will be performances by wonderful friends of mine, who happen to be artists! (My own little Rat Pack)-if you don't know look it up :-)

Performances by
Neo Soul Songstress- LAVIE- That's my girl!

Actor, Poet & Activist- DEVIN T.ROBINSON X- He's so inspiring and cute
too, I think he's single ladies (wink, wink)

Reggae Soultress- KRISTINE ALICIA- This girl can sanG!!!

Funkadelic Sounds- LAGUARDIA HIPHOP- I think we were switched at birth!

R&B Groove- GEORGE TANDY JR- What??This guy is...he makes me drool..lol- his music that is.

Revolutionary Noise- SEKAJIPO GENES- Seriously, he makes me want to fight somebody

Spanish Reggae Fusion- OMAYRA- She surprised the heck out of me!

Hip Hop Soul- FINAL SECOND- His is soul stirring!

and of course DJ BRIMSTONE will mix it up for you all to get down and shake your tusshies..just don't hurt yourselves...lol

Come on out, bring a friend. It's $10 entry...all the proceeds will go towards the orphanage. So make it a determination this new year to give back...start at my party!

See you then.

Oh and special thanks to BROCK MIAMI for sponsoring the event at Kitchen 305.

If you have questions,
call me or email maevatheartist@aol.com

Love you and see you Friday night!

Press Conference/ Community Forum 1/8/10

noreply@blogger.com (Maeva Renaud) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:19:00 +0000

Artists, Poets, and Community Leaders Take Action on the Millennium Development Goals to help end World Hunger and Poverty

(Sunny Isles, FL) On the eight day of the new year, Haitian born Poet and activist , Maèva “The Artist” Renaud and eight other community leaders will come together to discuss the importance of getting involved in humanitarian efforts both locally and globally. In efforts to create awareness on the 8 Millennium Development Goals established by the UN in 2000, Bloggers, Journalists, and Media personalities are invited to attend this community forum and press conference at 3pm Some of the panelists will include Henryka Manès, the Founding Executive Director of Eco Works International, who has a 20-year experience in the Humanitarian Aid and International Development field. Major Joseph Bernadel, President of the Center for Education, Training and Holistic Approaches (CETHA. INC), Actor, Activist and Aids Awareness Poet- Devin T. Robinson X, Artist and Women’s Rights Advocate, Dalhia Perryman and more.

“Seeking justice for others is very important to me. I believe it is my purpose. I think everyone was born to fight for something. I choose to fight for equality, not just in my country Haiti, but for the World.” Maèva Renaud- Founder of Arts of Color Worship Arts Institute, Inc.

The event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend.

The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are eight international development goals that 192 United Nations member states and at least 23 international organizations have agreed to achieve by the year 2015. They include reducing extreme poverty, reducing child mortality rates, fighting disease epidemics such as AIDS, and developing a global partnership for development.

Maèva “The Artist” Renaud is a performance art poet and ONE Member. Her vision is to be a voice for the voiceless. Beginning March 22nd, 2010 (World Water Day) Renaud will tour around the U.S. to create awareness on some of the global crisis, specifically the World Water Crisis through her campaign “Change is Coming: A Call to Action”. Renaud uses the arts to convey messages that will impact the world and provoke others to take action. Renaud is the founder and artistic director of Arts of Color Worship Arts Institute, Inc. A 501 (c) 3 Tax Exempt Performing Arts Company. For more information on how you can get involved visit www.changeiscomingcampaign.com or www.maevatheartist.com

Sponsored by Brock Entertainment Group, Inc.

Don't Believe the Hype! Interview with Poet, Artist, and Humanitarian Dalhia Perryman

noreply@blogger.com (Maeva Renaud) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:50:00 +0000

Many people think that all artists care about is selling their work, well DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE! There are plenty of artists who use their gifts not only to make a profit, but to truly impact the lives of people. I'm very blessed and fortunate to know such artists and had the opportunity to "chat" with them on a one on one basis.

Name: Dalhia Patrice Perryman
Hometown: Currently in West Palm Beach, Florida
Art Form(s): Visual Artist, Poet, Jewelry, Dance

Maevatheartist: I know you've been to the site , what did you think of it?
Dalhia0308: I thought it was phenomenal...it's very inspiring to see how other artists are impacting their piece of the planet.
Maevatheartist: Yes, I meet a plethora of artists on a day to day basis. Especially in the West Miramar and Pembroke Pines area. South Florida is full of talent. And what I've noticed is that a lot of the artists are really about something, something greater than just their art form.
Now I know you are involved in a lot of things, can you tell me what you've been up lately?
Dalhia0308: Its easier to say what I'm not involved in. I'm an American Red Cross Disaster Action Team member in training to aide people devastated by wildfires, house fires and hurricanes. I'm also a new case worker with the Red Cross helping to reunite Holocaust survivors with their families. In two weeks, I will begin my sixth year as a Susan G Komen for the Cure volunteer (a breast cancer foundation), and my first year as a member of their speaker's bureau.
Maevatheartist: Wow, how do you relate what you do with your art?
Dalhia0308: My art is how I express the causes I believe in. In my dance, my poetry and art I address pressing social issues, ie, racism, AIDS, domestic violence, genital mutilation, Darfur. Often people will receive your message easier when its disguised as art. Like the quote says "It takes a spoonful of sugar to make the medicine go down."
Maevatheartist: That is true. What is the main message you try to address in your work?
Dalhia0308: I guess the main point of my work is to inform people that there is a world out their larger than themselves and that they have not only the responsibility but also the power to positively affect change in that community, You don't have to be a King, Gandhi or Mandela to leave your mark on the world. We all can do SOMETHING!
Maevatheartist: Preach sistah, preach!
Maevatheartist: So who is your target audience? who are you speaking to?
Dalhia0308: Heck! My work as a whole is for whoever will listen but a lot of my work is aimed at young black girls. I want them to feel that they are queens...no matter what images the world slings at them!
Maevatheartist: why young black girls?
Dalhia0308: Because a few years ago, I WAS that little black girl that was told I was ugly, worthless, wouldn't amount to anything, would be pregnant before I finished high school. I not only beat those stereotypes, I destroyed them in my life! Now its my responsibility to let young ladies know they don't have to believe what is said. I've often heard it said 'it's not what they call you, it's what you answer to'
Maevatheartist: You remind me of someone else I interviewed who mentioned the same thing, do you think this is a big issue in the African American community?
Dalhia0308: Oh most definitely! Probably bigger than we like to admit to
Maevatheartist: What do you think needs to be done to address the issue and what kind of solutions would you suggest?
Dalhia0308: Like I said before everything doesn't have to be a worldwide campaign. If every older woman took one younger woman and imparted knowledge, they'd find that they have already impacted a whole community, because that young woman is a future, mother, wife, community member, worker, grandmother.... Think of how many lives you just reached through that one girl!
Maevatheartist: Were you that one girl? who impacted you with your art and social service?
Dalhia0308: Yes I was/am that girl. It takes a village....Different teachers provided, free art supplies, school supplies, dance leotards etc. The biggest person to impact my life however was a woman named Sandra Kay Papakostas. She was my gifted teacher in school. Her leading influenced my cancer and AIDS work, my art, writing, oratory, pageantry and the person I am today. She taught me my worth and told me my art was a catalyst 4 change. I owe her a lot and hope wherever she is that she is proud
Maevatheartist: So what is your latest art piece? Are you working on anything new?
Dalhia0308: I got a grant to provide artwork to organizations that empower women and young girls. I am doing a piece to be used as a fundraiser for an organization in Miami called Girl Power that works with at risk teen/middle school girls
Maevatheartist: Awesome, where can people view your work Dalhia?
Dalhia0308: A website is in the works for both my art and jewelry..so more to come on that. In the meantime, the next work on my calendar is not until the last week in February...the Lake Worth Street Painting Festival (Lake Worth, FL)
Maevatheartist: I'll definitely want to come then!
Dalhia0308: Please do, its free to the public
Maevatheartist: Thank you so much Dalhia for "chatting" with me today. I do wish you the best on all your future endeavors.

Profiling DJ Scoobz- Mix Master on the Move

noreply@blogger.com (Maeva Renaud) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:09:00 +0000

ARTIST: DJ SCOOBZ
AGE: 30
HOMETOWN: BOSTON , MASS
ART FORM: MAKING, MIXING MUSIC, TURNTABLISM (IF THATS A WORD LOL)
LINE OF WORK: DJ, PRODUCER, REMIXER, AUDIO ENGINEER, EVENT PLANING , PROMOTIONS, ARTIST DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT, AND FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF PHATT TRAXX PRODUCTIONS

Maevatheartist: Would you consider yourself then an artist or an entrepreneur?
Djscoobz: both, i started as an artist and later became an entrepreneur
Maevatheartist: How long have you been mixing? Djscoobz: u kinda have to to both if you wanna make a living as an artist. u have to market urself. ive been mixing since 1992
Maevatheartist: What got you into mixing?
Djscoobz: just the love of music. as a kid i was was always recording tapes from the radio. i even recorded BET music videos on vhs. i gues i got hooked to the whole hip hop movement and its elements
Maevatheartist: What kind of projects are you working on now?
Djscoobz: workin on original music now. writing and producing( a big difference form just makin beats ,anyone can do that)
Maevatheartist: so you're working with artists now?
Djscoobz: i have a few djs w/ phatt traxx djs so im gettin them ready to shut it down. wanna put my own stuff out first. wanna put sum party records out there, sort of like fatman scoop did
Maevatheartist: So where can people here your mixes?
Djscoobz: on http://www.djscoobz.com . i got a few mixes on there now that u can download for free. and im workin on a mixtape now. probably be done late aug early september
Maevatheartist: Awesome, I'll definetely check it out. Now, every artist has a reason for doing their thing, why do you do what you do?
Djscoobz: well for one, i love it, two i like to entertain people and give them the time of there life, even if it is only for a nite. 3 i could be sick , depressed , stressed out , havin a bad day but when im behind my turntables it all goes away. it's sometimes a euphoric feeling. every thing gets better
Maevatheartist: I feel the same way about my writing. It takes me to another place. So how do you give back to the community?
Djscoobz: i participate in toy drives and clothes drive whenever i can. and i do alot relief work for Haiti through Wyclef. i have to use my big voice in the community to make people aware and help the less fortunate. i also participate in mentoring programs such as men of tomorrow.
Maevatheartist: If there was one cause that you would fight for with everything that you have, what would that be?
Djscoobz: getting Haiti to a country without as much poverty. more governmental structure and better education. there is no reason it should be in the state it's in now
Maevatheartist: Are you Haitian?
Djscoobz: a proud Haitian
Maevatheartist: that's what's up, so am I born in Port-au-Prince. Well , i'm glad to see that you are striving to make changes in the community.
Djscoobz: of course
Maevatheartist: What would you say to young people who are interested in becoming artists?
Djscoobz: stay focused. make sure u have the passion, master your art and be set apart from the rest. stick out or no will notice you.
Maevatheartist: That's what's up! Scoobz, it was a pleasure chatting with you. I do wish you the best on your up-coming projects, and I will check out your site http://www.djscoobz.com to get my FREE Download!
Djscoobz: thanx, anytime ma

Interview with Songtress Lavie

noreply@blogger.com (Maeva Renaud) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:35:00 +0000

South Florida is full of life, talent, and delicious food. Recently, I've been fortunate to get a taste of one of SF's emerging artist, Lavie. She actually came and shared one of her songs at the open-mic event that I host on Wednesday evenings, and the audience was screaming for more. So of course I had to get with her and find out some more about her music.
Maeva: Hey Lavie what's going on with you girl
laviemusic25: My face hurts. Lol. Took this tooth out
Maeva: your face hurts? wow...I'm sorry to hear that.
were you at the dentist?
laviemusic25: Yes. They took it out that's why I didn't speak this morning
Maeva: so listen, on my website, http://www.changeiscomingcampaign.com/
I list up-coming events and feature artists interviews
laviemusic25: Ok
Maeva: The way I do my interviews is through "chatting" like we are doing now
its nothing formal, very chill laid back be yourself
laviemusic25: Ok
Maeva: So you are actually the first artist that I'm interviewing for my blog, how does that make you feel Lavie?
laviemusic25: It's an honor. ;-)
Maeva: kewl, so tell me a little bit about yourself, what do you do?
laviemusic25: I'm 26. I've been saved for 8 years and still learning and pushing toward the mark. I am a vocalist for Christ. I sing gospel music only. I feel like God gave me my voice so I will return it to him. For him to get the glory
Maeva: so what makes you different from other gospel vocalists?
laviemusic25: The thing that makes me different is that I can cross over into all styles of music and still sound like me. I am who I am.
Maeva: So how would you describe your style of music?
laviemusic25: I would say that it's life music. Music that deals with life.
Maeva: music that deals with life? girl you're only 26, what you been dealing with???
laviemusic25: Well....I was married at 18 and had my daughter and divorced at 21. I had to grow up quickly and I saw a lot of things at a early age with my ex-husband and as a young girl drugs and abuse was very real to me.
Maeva: dang, married, divorce, a kid...you had your hands full. So if you don't mind me asking, what kind of drugs did you use?
laviemusic25: Cigarettes, black and mild and marijuana. As I got older I went to liquor.
Maeva: Do you still smoke?
laviemusic25: No. I stopped
Maeva: drinking too ;-)
laviemusic25: I have drinks but I don't over do it.
Maeva: Ok, I know i'm getting all up in your business, but for real, what's really good with you? I heard you had an album release at the Hard Rock, tell me about that.
laviemusic25: It was awesome. It was a total success. Cd sales weren't great but the turn out was awesome.
Maeva: what's the name of your cd?
laviemusic25: Life music
Maeva: nice...so how many tracks are on it?
laviemusic25: Eleven. There is a bonus track that is not listed.
Maeva: ooh I love bonus tracks. So where can people find your cd?
laviemusic25: If they want it mailed to them my website. http://www.laviemusic.com/ or just email me and I will meet up with them. Working on getting distribution
Maeva: cool, so what's next for you now?
laviemusic25: Get the word out. Wait for what does next
Maeva: That's whats up, thanks for taking the time out to chat with me. I have one last question for you. If you had one thing to say to the entire world, what would that be?
laviemusic25: Jesus is real.
Maeva: Thank you Lavie for being my first guest artist on the Change is Coming blog, I do wish you the best on your distribution deal and Life Music.
Do you girl!
laviemusic25: Thank you for having me.
Maeva: And spread the word about the blog, let your fans know who you been talking to.
Peace
laviemusic25: Will do. :-)

The Art Buzz

noreply@blogger.com (Maeva Renaud) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:23:00 +0000

THE ART BUZZ IN WEST MIRAMAR!
TUESDAY JULY 28TH, 2009 from 7p-8:30pm
EYEMAX OPTICAL, INC
12715 Miramar Parkway
Miramar, FL 33027 US

Free networking event between artists and entrepreneurs
Performances from emerging local artists
Light refreshments provided
Complimentary sunglasses to the first 20 people
B.Y.O.B ( Bring your own business card)
YOUR PASS IS YOUR BUSINESS CARD!
Brought to you by Maevatheartist.com and Nola Arts.
Sponsored by Eye Max Optical, Inc.

March 21st Event

noreply@blogger.com (Maeva Renaud) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:08:00 +0000

It's Officially here: Change is Coming: Dreams Pursued, Purpose Fulfilled

noreply@blogger.com (Maeva Renaud) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:33:00 +0000

It's been a long time coming, but I finally published my very first poetry book. I'm quite excited about it because it's basically a retrospect of my journey through life and faith. I really hope that people are touched and inspired to go out and pursue their dreams after reading my book.

It's currently available for purchase through my online store and soon it will be available on Amazon, Barnes & Nobles, and other major online book retailers.

Portion of the proceeds will benefit youth programs and Haitian Relief Efforts. I would truly appreciate your support in making a change in today's world.

Also please stay tuned for further information on the "Change is Coming: A Call to Action Tour"

-Maeva

Change is Coming Campaign

noreply@blogger.com (Maeva Renaud) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:08:00 +0000

In efforts to help end world hunger and poverty, Haitian born poet, Maeva “The Artist” Renaud has joined forces with organizations like Arts of Color Worship Arts Institute, Inc., ONE , Center for Education, Training & Holistic Approaches, Inc. (CETHA) and Shalom International Ministries to put on a

“Change is Coming: Call to Action Campaign”.

The purpose of the tour is to help raise awareness about extreme poverty around the world and call attention to the unfortunate situations happening in one of the poorest countries in the western hemisphere, Haiti.

The objective is to encourage the body of Christ nationwide to get involved in humanitarian efforts and raise funds for an orphanage in Cap Haitian and the building of water wells in Tricon, Haiti.

Who We Are

noreply@blogger.com (Maeva Renaud) — Sun, 24 Aug 2003 03:44:00 +0000

Arts of Color Worship Arts Institute, Inc. (formerly Arts of Color Productions) is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt performing arts company. We are dedicated to mentoring, developing, and equipping children and youth in the areas of worship arts for effective work in ministry while providing a strong support system built on edification, love and affirmation. Our programs provide them with in depth teaching and training concerning multi-media and the performing arts with an emphasis on distinguishing between pure ministry and entertainment. The ministry also exists to reconcile relations amongst mankind and God by delivering the gospel through artistic interpretation of scripture and prophetic creative writings.

Through individual or group mentoring and guidance, members will have the opportunity to:

Gain a better understanding of who they are as artists in the body of Christ

Minister their gift corporately as well as individually.

Fellowship with like-minded believers.

Our specific purpose is to cultivate the presence of God in the lives of today’s children and youth through the worship arts.

Our mission is to make God our audience of One.

Our goal is to

1. Showcase our relationship with God through expressive worship; music, dance, dramatic arts, art, literature and media.
2. Develop the youth in the knowledge of Christ and the art of worship
3. Teach the youth how they can express their love for God through the worship arts
Our objectives are to

1. Train: Provide training for young and emerging artists
2. Produce: Produce quality performances and productions

3. Missions: Utilize the arts as a way to give back to the community and create awareness on humanitarian efforts