THE CHILDREN'S HOME
Three weeks after the earthquake, Help Haiti Now found and rented
a large house outside of the town of Montrouis. 16 children,
parentless from the tent cities in Port Au Prince, were thrilled
to move in on Feb. 6, 2010. They continue to flourish with regular
meals and little areas of their very own in the dormitory-style
house. A small staff of Haitian friends take care of the kids
and provide a stable, secure, loving, environment. The children
who are old enough have school uniforms and are enrolled in
school. This is exciting for the children because education
is a privilege in Haiti. Not everyone meets the requirements
of having a uniform, shoes, and money to pay tuition - even
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SHELTER
SUPPORT
Help Haiti Now worked with other nonprofit groups in Montrouis
to relocate over 300 people left homeless by the quake. Initially
housing was created at a school while a shelter campsite was
constructed on donated land.
While the other groups have gradually withdrawn support, we
continue sending money for food and medical emergencies. Tuition
has been waived at a nearby primary school and the children
are not expected to wear uniforms. There are a dozen secondary
students who need financial assistance for tuition and uniforms
(there are no public/free schools in Montrouis).
At present 100 people remain in this humble circumstance, mostly
women and children. Their survival depends on the money we send
monthly for food and clean water. |
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Church Orphanage
HHN provides
essential food for a church shelter for unwanted children
in Montrouis. Pastor
Enel and The Church of God are housing 30 local children who
have lost their parents or who's parents cannot take care
of them. The children sleep on the church floor. Three teachers
come everyday and they arrange chalkboards to create classrooms
in the church and teach the kids. They are dependent on Help
Haiti Now for food (rice, beans, oil, fish sauce, cornmeal,
charcoal). Occasionally, we can provide a special treat of
juice or milk. |
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Supporting Single Mothers
For many years Help Haiti Now has sponsored desperate women
who cannot feed or shelter their children. Now in the aftermath
of the earthquake, we are trying to help more families with
funding to rebuild their lives. As
an example, $400-700 will rent a room or a simple house for
a year, $300 will provide food for a significant period, and
an additional $500 secures an inventory to start a business
selling in the marketplace. As a result, about $1,500 can
keep a family together, rescue them from despair, and make
them self-sustainable.
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