DWR to Match UNICEF Donations for Haiti Relief

January 13, 2010  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in on January 14, 2010 Contemporary retailer Design Within Reach (DWRI) will match up to $25,000 in donations to UNICEF's Haiti Earthquake Fund for a collective total donation of $50,000.

The devastating quake hit Haiti Tuesday.

People wanting to participate should visit the DWR Web site where they will be directed to a link to make a donation.

In coordination with all other UN agencies present on the ground, UNICEF will provide supplies to allow access to adequate sanitation, safe water and basic health care. UNICEF is also preparing materials and staff so that children, vulnerable during natural catastrophes, are protected. UNICEF materials and advisors will assist so that children are able to continue learning and studying, and be provided safe recreation areas while their caretakers turn to rebuilding their lives.

"While our company's name is Design Within Reach, today we are proud to provide help within reach to the people of Haiti," said John Edelman, CEO of Design Within Reach. "I am equally proud of the support of our customers and employees in joining me in providing assistance. Our hearts and thoughts are with the people of Haiti."

UNICEF is on the ground in more than 150 countries and territories to help children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Design Within Reach was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in San Francisco. The retailer sells contemporary home furnishings and accessories through it Web site, catalog and design studios throughout the U.S. and Canada.