We love finding out about cool stuff going on around Memphis, and it doesn’t get much better than cool stuff that works toward a good cause. With the recent earthquake in Haiti, Memphians have been pitching in citywide to contribute to the relief efforts. From collecting donations to offering charity dance classes to planning trips or supply shipments to Port-Au-Prince, the heart of the city has truly opened up for Haiti. It’s another one of those things that makes us proud to call Memphis home, so we wanted to shed some light on a few events and initiatives – some that might still need your help!

• FedEx has sent more than 350,000 pounds of relief supplies, with plans to send more flights.
• The Haiti Medical Missions of Memphis is currently taking donations at their location on Kirby Pkwy.
• After committing to treat children injured in the quake, LeBonheur Children’s Hospital has now made plans to send a team of physicians directly to the epicenter to help with relief and treatment.
• The Young Avenue Deli is holding a Haiti Benefit Concert on Saturday, Jan. 23. All proceeds will go to Haiti Medical Missions of Memphis and Food For The Poor. Rocking out for a good cause has a storied past — why not do it right in your hometown to help Haiti? Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. A $10 donation gets you jamming.
• The Children’s Museum of Memphis (@CMOM) will hold a Zumba Fitness class on Sunday, Jan. 24 from 3 to 5 p.m. with proceeds benefiting the relief efforts. It’s pay-what-you-can, but $5 is the minimum and it’s all heading to the Midsouth Chapter of The American Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund.
• Ten University of Memphis registered organizations joined together to form the “It’s Not About Us, Love Haiti” relief effort on campus. The relief campaign will take donations through Jan. 29 inside and outside the Tiger Den, Wilder Tower, the campus bookstore and several other businesses in the area near the Poplar and Highland Avenue intersection.
• On Saturday, Jan. 30, the Fred Astaire Dance Studio is holding a benefit Bellydancing performance called Dance From the Heart: Project Haiti. Any donation to the cause gets you in the door.
• Memphis Rotary continues its relationship with Stop Hunger Now with two separate food-packing events in February in conjunction with Haiti relief. The events will be Feb. 18 and Feb. 20, both at the Southern College of Optometry. Follow @MemphisRotary or visit MemphisRotary.org for more information.