Textbooks for 851 primary school children in Haiti

The Vision for Haiti Book Program has had triumphs and setbacks in the last few months. In September, our students began a new schoolyear looking forward to growing, learning, and achieving. We encouraged our students to continue making the great strides they made in the previous year. By all accounts, our students began the school year performing very well.

We were hopeful.

Longtime Vision for Haiti supporter, Billy Prophete, launched the Miles 4 Smiles Fundraiser to run the Baltimore Marathon to raise funds for the book program. Billy’s decision to participate in the grueling 26.2 mile run underscores his ongoing commitment to support our students and their families in their pursuit of creating fulfilling lives and thriving communities. Through Billy’s efforts, $1500 was raised!! The marathon was scheduled for Saturday, October 15th.

We were inspired.

Then Hurricane Matthew struck Haiti on October 4th leaving destruction in its wake. Our families in Meyer were gravely affected by the storm’s devastation. Many lost their homes, crops, and livestock. Many of our book program textbooks were destroyed and our students have missed countless days of school. In an often neglected part of the country, Meyer has not received any assistance with rebuilding after the hurricane.

We are committed.

In response to this great need, Vision for Haiti is donating a portion of the proceeds  from the Miles 4 Smiles Fundraiser to aide in the Hurricane Matthew relief. Vision for Haiti is also planning a medical mission in December to address the dire need for medical attention and food to the stricken community in Meyer. Please support our Hurricane Matthew Relief Campaign  and donate to help the people of Meyer recover their lives.

Thank you for your continued support. With your help, we can continue to make a difference in so many lives.

Links:

• https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/vison-for-haiti-hurricane-
• https://www.globalgiving.org/fundraisers/20370/