Archive for January 2010
The Earthquake and FHH
Dear Friends, Shortly before 5pm on January 12, 2010 a 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti, it’s epicenter 10 miles southwest of the capital city of Port-au-Prince. Since then, there have been reports of widespread death and destruction, with the collapse of houses, buildings, and walls all over the city and surrounding areas. The effects were felt…
Read MoreIn the News
While Dr. Wolf was in New Jersey this week, she was interviewed for a local newspaper. The first interview took place the day before the earthquake, and the second was the day after. Both were printed in today’s newspaper. FRANKLIN WOMAN FUNDRAISING TO BUILD CLINIC IN HAITI FRANKLIN WOMAN, HOME FROM WORK IN HAITI, FEARS…
Read MoreEarthquake Update from the Home Office
Executive Director Katie Wolf and Director of Nursing Cherlie Severe were in the United States at the time of the earthquake. As far as we know, there were no problems out in Jeremie, which is quite far from Port-au-Prince. Katie and Cherlie were scheduled to return to Haiti next Tuesday. Those plans will depend on…
Read MoreEarthquake in Haiti
Good morning from the home office in Wisconsin. I’ve been receiving emails and phone calls inquiring about the safety of our staff in Haiti. I am waiting to hear from Dr. Wolf about any details she has, but I can tell you that she is currently in the United States and was not in Haiti…
Read MoreFriends in Wisconsin – Save the Date!
Our “Hope for Haiti” committee is already hard at work planning the 2nd Hope for Haiti banquet. It will be held on April 17, 2010 at the Wisconsin Club in downtown Milwaukee. Stay tuned for further information!
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