Starting from Scratch in Haiti
Photo by CrossWorld MK Natalie Day
These were David Schmid's words as he spoke to a tear-filled group at CrossWorld's headquarters in Bala-Cynwyd, PA. The Schmids returned to Haiti May 13, after a much needed one-month R&R in the United States. He reflected on the past 4 months since the January 12, 2010 earthquake, by focusing on the blessings.
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Does Haiti Still Need Our Help?
Seeking Medical Aid in Haiti
Haiti is no longer in the news much. And yet the plight of those who lost family members, homes, employment, possessions is as dire as before. Through your gifts, thousands have been helped.
Cindy McMartin writes with appreciation: "Thank you to all of you who continue to pray for us and to so many who have contributed funds to help us in responding to the needs here. It has amazed us to hear of all the creative ways that have been used to raise funds for relief by so many of you. Your generosity and concern for the situation here has overwhelmed us. You have enabled us to help many with food, clothing, medicines, quilts, car repairs, house repairs, and tarps. In the midst of all this, we want to be sensitive to spiritual needs too."
What is the next phase of response?
You can give to CrossWorld's Haiti Disaster Relief, by clicking here.
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What has Eternal Value in Haiti
Homes Need to be Assessed
The latest update from our staff in Haiti reminds us of that which has eternal value, while not neglecting immediate needs.
"The wall around the campus is repaired; today the last of the cement is being poured to repair the water cistern; a cement pad has been poured and another pure water system installed with spickets outside the wall to serve the community to the SW of the campus.
There have been several well-organized food distributions. The UN escort for one distribution commented to Bruce (McMartin) that it was the smoothest and best organized one he'd been involved with to date. We were proud of the Haitian leadership and our own security men here on campus who helped to pull these distributions off in a mannerly way.
You can give to CrossWorld's Haiti Disaster Relief, by clicking here.
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