American Red Cross issues three-month
progress report on Haiti 

Miami, FL (April 12, 2010) — Signs of aid can be seen throughout Haiti three months after a devastating magnitude 7 earthquake struck, but there is no question the needs remain great. Earthquake survivors will face additional threats with the arrival of the rainy season this month and, later this summer, hurricane season.  

Emergency Relief Phase for Haiti Could Last
Up to 12 Months

Miami, FL (February 25, 2010) — In just over one month since the earthquake in Haiti, the Red Cross has helped more than 1.3 million people and will continue to aid hundreds of thousands more in the months ahead until the last donated dollar is spent.  

Due to the many complexities of this disaster – and the extraordinary needs of the Haitian people – the emergency relief phase could last up to 12 months. However, the first steps of recovery work will begin soon and the Red Cross expects to be involved in recovery efforts for years to come.  The American Red Cross will work closely with other organizations to collaborate on and support long-term recovery projects.  

Jamaican  Diaspora United States
  Joint Statement - 
Haiti Earthquake Relief and Recovery  

On behalf of the many Jamaicans and persons of Jamaican descent residing throughout the United States, we would like to express our profound sorrow and hope for recovery to the people of Haiti and their Diaspora. Our community is are gathering official information from federal, state, local, and international sources and government officials on the assessment of the tragic aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti.  Given our experience with dealing with disaster rescue and recovery in the Caribbean, it is incumbent upon us to be part of the coordinated and efficient international relief effort.

 Eucharist for Haiti 

A diocesan Eucharist for Haiti will be Saturday, Jan. 23, at 4:30 p.m., at Holy Sacrament, 2801 N. University Dr., Pembroke Pines.

Bishop Frade will be celebrant and preacher, and the Haitian clergy of the diocese will concelebrate. Fr. Smith Milien, who is in Haiti this week and has already met twice with Bishop Duracin, will give us a first-hand report of the situation and the needs there. This is a time for us to come together to mourn with those who mourn, to commit ourselves to give whatever aid and support we can, and to be in solidarity with our Haitian sisters and brothers in our own diocesan family and our communities, as well as the people of Haiti.  

·        The Bishop of Southeast Florida
and
The Dean and Chapter of Trinity Cathedral  

To install Canons of the Cathedral  

The Reverend Alejandro Hernandez

The Reverend William H. Stokes

The Reverend Winston Wright

Mrs. Dianna M. Lewis

Mr. Thomas G. O’Brien, III

The Reverend Carlos Sandoval, M.D., Canon for Health  

Sunday, January 24, 2010  @ Six o’clock in the evening

The Cathedral is located at

464 N.E. 16^th Street, Miami, FL  

CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS JOINS
THE HAITIAN RELIEF EFFORT

The City of Miami Gardens in collaboration with Antioch Missionary Baptist Church of Carol City is collecting donations in support of Haiti relief efforts. The purpose of this effort is for the residents of the City of Miami Gardens to assist the nation of Haiti in rebuilding its community and providing much needed relief to the residents of the island nations in the difficult days and months ahead.

Miami Commission Chairman Marc Sarnoff Announces Partnership with Camillus House for
Massive Relief Effort to Haiti

---Camillus House Will Manage and Ensure 100% of Donations will Reach Earthquake Victims--- 

(Miami, FL)---Miami Commission Chairman Marc D. Sarnoff and Dr. Paul Ahr, President and CEO of Camillus House have established an emergency effort to aid the victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Ten Pallets containing water, canned food, and supplies have already been collected and will be shipped within the next 48 hours. Camillus House has also set up a separate fund for monetary donations. All checks should be made out to Camillus House with the words Haitian Relief in the memo section and sent to 336 NW 5^th street Miami, FL 33128.   

FLORIDA HISPANIC LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS SHOWS SUPPORT FOR HAITIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY  

TALLAHASSEE ‐ On Tuesday, January 12, 2010 the country of Haiti experienced an earthquake of 7.0 magnitude.  The earthquake occurred early Tuesday evening 10 miles west of Port-Au-Prince.  The members of the Florida Hispanic Legislative Caucus are extremely concerned about the devastation that has occurred in Haiti and want to offer assistance to the Haitian American community. 

Representative Esteban L. Bovo (R-Hialeah), Chairman of the Florida Hispanic Caucus issued the following statement today regarding the earthquake:

Kendrick Meek Senate Campaign Encourages Aid for Haiti by Asking Floridians to Visit KendrickMeek.Com and Contribute to Red Cross Relief Effort

Commissioner Dorrin D. Rolle seeks donations of food and supplies for Haitian earthquake victims  

MIAMI, Fl – As part of a collaborative effort with Miami-Dade County, Commissioner Dorrin D. Rolle is calling on all County residents to help Haiti in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that rocked Haitians near Port-au-Prince. On Saturday, January 16, 2010, the commissioner will be collecting food, water, and medical supplies at Oak Grove Park, 690 NE 159 Street,  starting at 10 a.m.  

Commissioner Rolle’s goal is to fill a 40-foot container that will be shipped to Haiti as soon as possible.  

“Miami-Dade has come to the aid of Haiti before when it endured a number of hurricanes and a food shortage not long ago,” said Commissioner Rolle. “The images coming out of Haiti now show just how badly our island neighbor needs our help. I’m asking Miami-Dade County to once again reach out to Haiti and assist those Haitians who have been severely affected by this tragedy.”  

For more information, please contact Commissioner Rolle’s office at 305-375-4833.
 

Haiti Earthquake: Urgent Relief Information

Washington, DC - Caribbean Central American Action (CCAA) joins the voices from around the world in expressing its profound sympathy for the people of Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck that country on January 12, 2010.  

CCAA encourages all of our colleagues and friends to become involved in the relief efforts.  First and foremost, the most effective way to do so is through monetary donations to organizations that are coordinating emergency response.  The following organizations, among others, are mobilizing rapidly:
 

The American Red Cross:           www.redcross.org

FAVACA:                                         www.favaca.org

Pan American Development Foundation:   www.panamericanrelief.org  

The devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti is unprecedented and we must provide what assistance we can to all the persons affected in Haiti.    

We are asking you to donate cash to our established Relief Account number 0259002836 at any BankUnited branch.  We are working closely with MDE, Inc. and a consortium of Haitian organizations and other volunteer organizations such as  Food for The Poor  to ensure that 100% of the funds donated will be appropriately distributed according to level of urgency and areas of need.