hurricane matthew
CATCHING UP!
Cherlie and I spent a few weeks in April in the US, visiting with churches and family in the NY/NJ area and attending an annual fund-raising banquet and board meeting in Milwaukee. We visited lots of people and churches, did multiple presentations and enjoyed the comforts of life in the US! The banquet was very…
Read MoreREBUILDING HOMES AND LIVES
Upon seeing and experiencing the devastation of Hurricane Matthew and being witness to the uncoordinated response of relief and aid organizations, Cherlie and I felt strongly that we needed to do something to help Haitians in communities around the clinic to rebuild their homes. Over 90% of the houses in the area were severely damaged…
Read MoreA VISIT FROM THE “MOON GROUP”
Ray and Donna Moon, a retired couple from Hales Corners, WI are among our most dedicated supporters. They have been bringing groups of hard-working visitors down to Haiti to help us out for several years, doing a variety of tasks including construction work, organizing supplies and helping out in the clinic. Earlier this month they…
Read MoreWHAT IT MEANS TO BE A LOCAL PARTNER
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A LOCAL PARTNER In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, many non-profit organizations mobilized to help provide relief in the face of significant suffering of the Haitian people, especially those in the area where Friends for Health in Haiti is based. Larger non-profits were able to acquire relief supplies more readily…
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