Good News from Haiti + Holiday News & Notes
Wynn Walent, Executive Director
Dear Friends,
The title of this blog post is in no way intended to minimize the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Port-au-Prince. It is heartbreaking, tragic, and sad beyond words.
And it is also true that our leaders in Petit Trou are pushing forward, making remarkable progress, and supporting refugees fleeing the violence of Port-au-Prince. We celebrate their work and we honor their commitment and compassion.
As you can see above, and here, the new hospital is complete. This is an incredibly important advance at a time when the community is growing rapidly. We are taking final steps to equip the facility and to begin planting food and nutrition gardens on site, and we hope to announce an inauguration date soon. This has only been possible thanks to your generosity. Thank you.
In other news, St. Paul’s School is now providing education to 693 students. Enrollment grows daily as families leave Port-au-Prince for the relative safety and stability of the countryside, and we’ve increased our financial support to help St. Paul’s receive this influx. We are also funding reinforcement of food security and garden programs on site. Thank you for continuing to support our friends and leaders there.
As the year comes to a close, how can you help us continue to
meet the increasing need in Petit Trou?
Make a Christmas gift that matters! Click below to learn how you can honor your friends, families, and loved ones while supporting life-giving work in Petit Trou.
Live in Colorado? Every year we are blown away by the support we receive on this special giving day, and this year we are thrilled to have access to a $50,000 match! Click here to help us unlock those funds and support continuing progress.
Thank you for believing in the work of our partners in Petit Trou. I can assure you it is making a very real difference. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about how you can get involved, please reach out to me any time.
With gratitude,
Wynn Walent