As January approaches, our thoughts again once turn to our friends in Haiti and the circumstances they have endured since the tragic earthquake and loss of life which occured almost two years ago.
We haven’t done enough. When I think about the money I’ve wasted on frivolous things and the time I’ve thrown away in trivial pursuits, I am so humbled to consider that there are still impoverished but eager people in Haiti (and other places in the world – for that matter) who would willingly sweat all day for five dollars – money that wouldn’t be spent on pleasures, but on necessities.
I’m proud, though, that we have assembled a team of caring and dedicated individuals who, once again, want to dedicate what little time and money they can spare, to make a difference in the lives of the impoverished but eager.
In the first week of January, the first group will depart on relief mission that will span almost two weeks and involve a series of service opportunities. Our primary objective will be to build a home (or, more appropriately – living quarters) for a widowed mother of six in the Croix-des-Bouquets area. We anticipate that, much as it has in the past, our service there will open further opportunities in the area and we hope to find projects which will continue for months after we’re gone – providing employment and training opportunities for a number of individuals. We will also be helping in the orphanage. We are delivering a number of hygiene kits and other donated relief supplies.
Our philosophy has alwas been that even that we can’t do everything for everyone, we can do something for someone. If you would like to be involved in Haiti Sak Plen’s relief efforts, please contact bradleyjai@hotmail.com, comment on this post, or call 208-612-1006.
