Press Release: Africa For Haiti at Leimert Park

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The Nigerian Chamber of Commerce USA Hosts Africa for HAITI at Leimert Park

Beverly Hills, CA January 16, 2010- In an effort to demonstrate the African community's unalloyed support to the people of Haiti, the Nigerian Chamber of Commerce-USA (NICOCUSA) will host Africa for HAITI, an Emergency Relief Drive for the victims of the earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010. Africa for HAITI will be held on Saturday January 23, 2010 from 8am to 4pm at the Vision Theater, Leimert Park 4300 Degnan Ave Los Angeles, California 90008 (@ Crenshaw Blvd & 43rd Place). Africa for HAITI will organize various members of the African community to collect invaluable resources such as money, medicine, non perishable foods, toiletries, and clothing in order to provide immediate assistance to the American Red Cross and other charity organizations on the ground in Haiti.

NICOCUSA is imploring all members of the African community here in the United States, to make donations, volunteer their time, as well as encourage their friends, families, and colleagues to join us in solidarity.

To participate or make a donation to Africa for HAITI please visit www.ncocusa.com. You may also make your tax deductible donations to the American Red Cross and mail it to:


Africa For Haiti
C/O The Nigerian Chamber of Commerce-USA
468 North Camden Drive, 2nd Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90210


About NICOCUSA:

NICOCUSA is a US based business league founded in 2002, which serves as a liaison between business communities and their interests in the United States and Nigeria. Each year, NICOCUSA facilitates lucrative contracts between businesses here in the United States and Nigeria, which have created jobs and literally changed the lives of thousands of people all over Nigeria.


Victoria Afriyie, Director of Corporate Communications

The Nigerian Chamber of Commerce USA

(310) 860-7622

www.ncocusa.com