Venice For Venice is a fundraiser spearheaded by the Whole Foods Market in Venice, Calif. and supported by surrounding communities, aimed at helping people in Venice, La. who have been impacted by the Gulf oil disaster.

On Sept. 21st the Air Conditioned Supper Club in Venice, Calif. was the venue for a great night of live music to benefit Venice for Venice featuring several local bands and performers such as Adam Darling, Christopher Hawley Rollers, Love in the Circus, Velvet Nation, Leftover Cuties, members of the Lumanaries and The Gumbo Brothers. More photos here.

Venice, Louisiana is one of the cities hardest hit by the recent devastating oil spill. Many families there have not yet received any compensation from either BP or the government and are without a source of income.

How you can get involved:

• Purchase a Venice for Venice tee shirt online here (100% of the proceeds are donated).
• Make a donation online through PayPal here.

Sponsors of Venice For Venice also hope to inspire similar "sister cities" initiatives involving relief efforts undertaken directly by citizens to help residents of namesake communities in distress.