A capella groups together in one effort for Haiti

UNC students are using their artistic talents to raise money for Haiti earthquake victims, offering original art works and beautiful music.

All nine of UNC’s a cappella groups will be joining together to perform Monday. All the proceeds from the $10 tickets will go directly to relief efforts in Haiti.

The money raised will go to Architecture for Humanity, a program that designs and constructs buildings for areas in need.

ATTEND THE CONCERT

Time: 8 p.m. Monday
Location: Memorial Hall
Info: bit.ly/UNCacappella

“We wanted to try and impact the Haitian relief aspect in an extended way,” said sophomore Walt Peters, member of the Walk-Ons, about partnering with the architecture program.

Hannah Jones, business manager of the Loreleis, said the concert will allow students to raise funds while enjoying a concert.

“It’s a really cool way for the campus community to come together to support a great cause,” Jones said.

The concert and other fund-raising events on campus have been coordinated by the Campus Y through the One Effort: Haiti campaign, Peters said.

The One Effort campaign was created in part to ensure no groups would be doubling efforts.

“This is a collaborative effort from the very beginning to the very end,” Peters said.

The General Alumni Association and Top of the Hill have also contributed to the performance.

The GAA made all the flyers and programs for the concert, and Top of the Hill is having a drink special following the performance.

Peters said that the audience can go from the concert to Top of the Hill for a “charity beer on tap.” A dollar will go to Haiti for each beer bought.

In another effort to raise funds for Haiti, sophomore Caroline Johnson created Heeled HeARTs for Haiti initiative. Through Facebook, students in the group sell their work and all the money they receive goes to Haitian relief through UNICEF.

Johnson, who also started the Hugs for Haiti fundraiser on campus, said art is being sold for a minimum of a $5 donation.

Art, poetry, digital animations and even tarot card readings are all for sale.

“It’s UNC students’ opportunity to get unique art that fits their desires, for a price they can afford,” Johnson said.

Tickets for the a cappella performance are available at the Memorial Hall box office.

 

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