As many of you know, The Classic Crime visited Haiti a while back and we wanted to share with you some of things they are doing.  Some of you may remember reading something along these lines a few weeks ago, but we wanted to share it again as their record is about a month away from releasing.  Make sure to check out the videos at the bottom of the post to see what they are up to:

On November 2, 2009 The Classic Crime traveled to Haiti with an HD camera in hand to meet a missionary named Tom Osbeck.  Apparently the average time a missionary lasts in Haiti is less than 18 months because conditions on the ground are so rough.  Tom has been there over 10 years and his work is nothing short of miraculous.  He has literally saved countless lives.  Tom has also created a school, an orphanage, and has personally adopted over 20 children.

The Classic Crime self-produced a 3 part web-series based on their trip to Haiti.  Not that Haiti was a paradise before the earthquake, but this video series gives you a glimpse of what Haiti was just two short months before the earthquake, as well as a glimpse into the hearts and resiliency of the Haitian people.  Just as importantly, it shows just how one committed person can make all the difference in the world.

The band has a new album coming out on April 6 and we did something rather unprecedented.  We got the band’s label, (Thank you Tooth and Nail), to agree to sell us the new band’s album at their cost and we found an online retailer to sell the album on our behalf for free, (Thank you Zambooie.com).  From now through April 6, 100% of all the profits generated from our pre-sale will go to Tom’s mission, JiHM.  If Tom’s job was tough before, it’s even more unforgiving now and anything you could do would really help him out.  Even if you don’t want to buy an album, visit The Classic Crime’s Facebook cause page and donate directly to JiHM.  If you’re strapped for cash or just don’t feel like donating, there’s still something you can do.  Post the Facebook cause link listed below on your own Facebook page, forward it to your own network of friends, families, and co-workers, or feel free to forward this entire e-mail to as many people as you can.  The Classic Crime and I are committed to using their platform to help Tom save lives.  With only a few mouse clicks and just a few seconds of your time, you can do the same.

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