This summer marks 30 years that I have been traveling to Haiti serving the poor. In fact, my grandfather first went to Haiti in 1955, so my family has rich history with this nation.
My last trip to Haiti was a year ago, and it was encouraging to see the economic progress in the northern city of Gonaïves where we have been concentrating our efforts:
- We have a positive relationship with local political leaders.
- New roads have been paved.
- Water cisterns have been built providing clean, potable water to the people.
- The school is doing very well and I'm told the children are learning English.
- A new hospital was just built behind our centre.
This is the latest update from my friend Pastor Irick St. Cyr in Gonaïves:
Finally, the school kids' parents have agreed on Friday to pay extra money to cover over 50% of the cost toward the school lunch while all my US sponsors declined assistance. We are only short about $ 300 a month. Please pray if you can help me with $200 a month. The well for the community potable water has furnished so much water, we are now able to collect extra money to pay the light bill for the pump itself and half of the school light bill.
This news encourages me as the people are taking ownership of education--paying what they can afford--and the water potable systems are actually producing income to pay for the school electricity.But as you can see, there is a shortfall of approximately $300 a month. The US sponsors were unable to come through.
Would you consider making a one-time or monthly donation to support our school? I have been there numerous times and can attest that education is making all the difference in the lives of these children. This is a work of integrity where your gifts are honored.Your donations are tax-deductible. Please email me at j[email protected] and I can put you in touch with the appropriate US address to ensure the funds get there. Or you can utilize PayPal here. Just mention my name and that the funds are designated for the school. Thanks.
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