Cover Haiti is sending tents and tarps to the coastal town of Leogane, Haiti, where 90% of their buildings and 40,000 (1/3 of the population) lives were lost in January’s earthquake. While Leogane was the worst effected demographic, they have not received as much international aide as other areas.
Cover Haiti’s affiliate in Denver, Renewal 4 Haiti (www.renewal4haiti.org)is led by Jodel Charles, a Haitian man whose parents are both physicians in Leogane. Through Jodel and his family, Cover Haiti is well connected with community leaders, including the Haitian Ambassador to the United States, Raymond Joseph. I will be having lunch with Mr. Joseph this Friday, in Denver, to discuss our support and efforts in Haiti.
The Cover Haiti shipment is much anticipated in Leogane and is being called “Manna from Heaven” by the people and Haitian Deputy of Philanthropic Organizations, Anthony Dumond. Through Cover Haiti’s support, we are sending housing for thousands of people and will inevitably be saving many, many lives by providing protection from the rainy season.
The container will be in Asheville, NC at Highland Brewing until Saturday, May 22nd. Please take this opportunity to donate a tent or tarp, or make a tax-deductible donation using the Paypal link today.
