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Haiti

Haiti. It is the poorest country in the western hemisphere. Following the horrific earthquake and aftershocks of Jan. 12, 2010 that killed an estimated 212,000 people, an already disproportional orphan population has become even more unimaginable.

It will take years – probably decades – for Haiti to rise from the ashes, even to the deplorable conditions of its pre-earthquake status. Due to the overwhelming long-term needs, JMI has pushed Haiti ahead of other countries we intend to add to the countries we currently serve.

Our immediate plans for 2010 are as follows:

Phase 1.

The collection and delivery of the following items: new tents or tarps; granola bars; cereal; peanut butter; towels and wash cloths; personal hygiene supplies (soap, toothpaste, shampoo); flashlights and batteries; blankets, shoes and antibiotics. The collection will be emphasized on the evening of Sunday, Feb. 28th at the 6:30 p.m. “Draw Near” service at the WareHouse in Franklin, TN when an offering will be accepted along with the collection of the items mentioned. This collection will conclude on Sunday, March 21st. The goods collected will be inventoried, trucked to Florida and transported to Haiti by Missionary Flights International, an organization that has flown thousands of flights in support of ministry to Haiti.

Phase 2.

A mission trip to Haiti! The date of our particular trip is yet to be determined but we anticipate sometime over winter break. We have two potential partners with considerable experience in Haiti from which to choose. Our intention as of today is to go in and help rebuild and support an orphanage. By that time, it will be evident which facilities are being tended to and which may be neglected. This international trip is anticipated to be considerably less expensive than others and will be conducted when the spotlight has left Haiti, but the needs will be no less critical. Keep it on your radar and stay tuned to the JMI website for further details!