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IN RESPONSE TO THE EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI
The earthquake in Haiti is a disaster of immense proportions. St Paul's is responding to the children of Paul's Place and their families, many of whom have been directly affected by this disaster. We are responding to the needs of the local Haitian community. We are responding to the people in Haiti. Please visit our South Florida Haiti Project page for the latest news from our partners at St Mary Madeleine in Bondeau.
UPDATES ON HAITI
- Letter from Bishop Duracin, Bishop of Haiti, detailing the future plans for the diocese - March 2010.
- "There is Hope in Haiti Bishop's aide says. Facing post quake emergency, diocese plans for the future" - January 27 Please click here to read this article from Episcopal Life Online.
- 'Episcopal Diocese of Haiti Caring for 23,000 Earthquake Survivors' - January 23 Please click here to read an article from Episcopal Life Online reporting on a recent letter from Bishop Jean Zache Duracin in Haiti.
- Message from the Crisis Commission, Diocese of Haiti - January 21 Please click here. Today Bishop Frade and Archdeacon Bazin received a message from Fr Frantz Casseus, who had been serving in our diocese but returned to serve in the Dicoese of Haiti on the day before the earthquake struck. He lost his home, but he is safe and his family is safe in Canada, where they have lived for some time. Fr Casseus has been appointed by Bishop Duracin to serve as a member of a diocesan Special Crisis Commission. The message that he sends is from that commission.
- Video posted by the Wall Street Journal about the work of the Dicoese of Haiti in the aftermath of the earthquake - January 21 Please click here to view the video.
- What should we be donating to Haiti? - January 20: Please click here to read an article from the NY Times advising that money is the best donation right now.
- Presiding Bishop Katherine Jefferts-Schori's Homily - January 17: Please click here to read Presiding Bishop Katherine Jefferts-Schori's homily at the prayer service for Haiti held on January 17 at Washington National Cathederal.
- Updates from the Diocese of Southeast Florida: Please click here for updates on the ongoing condition in Haiti.
- Message from Bishop Jean Zache Duracin of Haiti - January 17: Please click here to read an announcement from Bishop Duracin.
- "Haitians Seek Solace Amid the Ruins" - January 17: Please click here to read the article from the NY Times dated January 17.
- Information on the Diocese of Haiti & Update on Post Earthquake Conditions - January 16: Please click here to read the latest update on the Diocese of Haiti in the aftermath of the earthquake and Episcopal Church relief efforts.
- Fr Smith Milien's Mission to Haiti - January 15: Click here to read a letter from Bishop Frade, dated Janaury 15, discussing Fr Milien's mission to Haiti.
- Bishop Frade's Letter - January 13: Please click here to read a letter from Bishop Frade with an update on the situation in Haiti.
At the present time, the most important need is for money contributions to Haiti. We suggest one of three ways to make a financial contribution:
Episcopal Charities of Southeast Florida
- You may write a check to St Paul's and specify 'Haiti Earthquake Relief'. We will send all funds received at St Paul's in this way to Episcopal Charities of Southeast Florida.
- Or go on-line to donate directly to Episcopal Charities at http://www.ecsefl.org/
- Or send a check to: Episcopal Charities of Southeast Florida, 8895 North Military Trail #205C, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.
- Go on-line to http://www.er-d.org/
- Or send donation to: Episcopal Relief and Development, PO Box 7058 Merrifield, VA 22116-7058
- To donate by phone, please call 1 800 334 7626 ext 5129
A Health System for the Neediest: Hopital Albert Schweitzer (HAS) is a model for health care facilities in developing countries around the world. An integrated rural health system, HAS provides medical care and community health and development programs for more than 300,000 impoverished people in the Artibonite Valley of central Haiti. Visiting medical professionals from North America and abroad work with a permanent Haitian staff of almost 550. Financial support comes from partner organizations and private individuals around the world.
Hopital Albert Schweitzer is located approximately 90 miles from Port Au Prince and was miraculously undamaged during the recent earthquake. Due to this, the hospital is currently overwhelmed by people arriving there and seeking urgent medical assistance. Please keep the staff and patients of Hopital Albert Schweitzer in your prayers and if you are able, please consider making a financial contribution to them by clicking here.
Cross International
- Parishioner Deborah Phelan is associated with this organization. Additional information about Cross International may be found on their website.
- Food for the Poor has had a long term presence in Haiti. For additional information see their website.
The need for emergency relief supplies will be increasing. Initially, you may send relief items through our partners at Toussaint L'Overture High School for Social Justice in Boynton Beach. We have received the following communication from them.
"Toussaint L'Ouverture High School for Arts & Social Justice (TLHS) has opened its doors as a emergency center. We have an international phone line to Haiti that we are making available for those who may need to call Haiti once phone service is available and will also serve as a clearing house for relief efforts and collections. Please let your contacts know they may call us to make donations and/or to obtain information as it becomes available." Visit us on the web at: http://www.toussaintlouverture.org/