Venice For Venice is a fundraiser spearheaded by the Whole Foods Market in Venice, Calif. and supported by surrounding communities, aimed at helping people in Venice, La. who have been impacted by the Gulf oil disaster. Venice, Louisiana is one of the cities hardest hit by the recent devastating oil spill. Many families there have not yet received any compensation from either BP or the government and are without a source of income. How you can get involved: •Purchase a Venice for Venice tee shirt online here (100% of the proceeds are donated). •Make a donation online through PayPal here. •From August 14-31, purchase Re-Source spring water (which has been graciously donated by Nestle Waters) at Whole Foods Market in Venice, Calif., with proceeds from all sales to be donated to Venice, La. •Purchase re-source spring water from Whole Foods Market Venice Beach and 100% of the proceeds goes to the fund. •Bring your recyclables to the Venice Beach Whole Foods Venice Beach to donate their value to the fund Sponsors of Venice For Venice also hope to inspire similar "sister cities" initiatives involving relief efforts undertaken directly by citizens to help residents of namesake communities in distress. www.veniceforvenice.com
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