A Renton teacher is asking for community donations and volunteers for a Haiti dinner-auction fundraiser.

“The country of Haiti did not have much to begin with, and now they have nothing,” said Dave Black, McKnight Middle School teacher, in an e-mail. “I was hoping we could do our part to make their lives just a little bit better.”

The March 5 spaghetti dinner will include live entertainment from local bands and a silent auction in the McKnight commons.

Black is asking businesses and groups to donate baskets and auction items.

He’s also asking people to donate food items and decorations.

Black’s goal is to raise $25,000 for the Red Cross Haiti fund. He’s raised at least $1,000 so far.

Organizers are meeting 7 p.m., Feb. 9 at McKnight to plan and organize the fundraiser.

“The more we raise the more help we can send,” Black said.

Haiti fundraiser

What: $15 spaghetti dinner and silent auction

Where: McKnight Middle School

When: 5-9 p.m., March 5

Information: RentonCares.com, 425-221-7149