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Contact: Kate McElhinney FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarketing Coordinator(858) 274-3718 Office(925) 872-1642 Cellkate@plantwithpurpose.org

Plant With Purpose Executive Director Scott Sabin Available for HaitiEarthquake Inquiries

Environmental nonprofit works to eradicate poverty in 67 communities in Haiti

SAN DIEGO January 12, 2010 In response to the recent earthquake in Haiti, PlantWith Purpose Executive Director Scott Sabin is available for comments and interviews

regarding the organizations work in Haiti.

Plant With Purpose, a nonprofit organization working internationally to reverse povertyand deforestation among the rural poor, currently works in 67 villages in Haiti andfocuses on long term development work to ensure that villages are more resilient tonatural disasters. The organization has worked with rural Haitian farmers since 1997 toeradicate poverty through reforestation efforts, soil conservation, and community savingsand loan groups.

After the devastating hurricanes of 2008, Plant With Purpose was able to raise $143,000to aid 2,000 Haitian farmers who lost their homes, crops, and stability.

Plant With Purpose has been attempting to reach their Haitian staff, most of whom arelocated 40 miles southwest of Port-au-Prince, by cell phone and email to assess thedamage, but have not been able to connect yet. They will post updates as soon as theyreceive them at www.plantwithpurpose.blogspot.com.

Please contact Kate McElhinney for all media inquiries at kate@plantwithpurpose.orgoroffice line (858) 274-3718 or cell phone (925) 872-1642.

About Plant With PurposePlant With Purpose (www.plantwithpurpose.org) is an international environmentalorganization that transforms lives in rural areas where poverty is caused bydeforestation. Forover25 years, Plant With Purpose has provided lasting solutions to

heal the relationship between people and their environment by planting trees, revitalizingfarms, and offering loans to create economic opportunity. The organization currently hasprograms in six countries, including the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Mexico, Tanzania,Burundi, and Thailand. Click here to view their video.

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