Hey Guys,
So the bottle drive is on for this Wednesday. We are hoping to start at 4:30.
We Need:
-BOTTLES (hello)
-Trucks/Cars/Vehicals
-Volunteers! To help collect, sort bottles and drive. This can't happen without your help! It would be hugely appreciated!
We plan to start at 4:30. So let's meet at my parents place before then sometime. It's a little early, so if you work late, or can't make it at that time, come when you can and you can, someone will be here and will get you started
Please try and let me know before Wednesday if you can make it so we can plan for food(we will feed you :) and also for routes.
K sweet thanks!
Love,
Liz
Text me for my address
cell: 780 361 5570
1/27/10
Haiti Report-The Latest Update from Marlaine
Good Morning!
First, thank you so much for your prayers as I traveled the past few days to the Dominican Republic and Jacmel, Haiti! I could not have done it without those words of safety and encouragement!
On Wednesday afternoon, I flew from Ft Lauderdale to Santo Domingo. Sebastian Velez, a new and amazing friend, had arranged transportation from the airport to a hotel for the night. Early the next morning, we drove for 6 hours to Pedernales, Dominican Republic where the navy ship was. I had wired money before leaving the US and this made it possible to purchase the supplies in Pedernales before racing to the port. It was amazing to witness the work the ship crew, Red Cross and other volunteers put in to load the ship with supplies in Pedernales and unload the ship in Jacmel. After hours of loading, we left around midnight and made it to Jacmel at 7 AM Friday. I felt so much joy to find all the boys from the Home at the port waiting to come onboard and help with the unloading of supplies and putting them in trucks. Some Haitian policemen were there as well to make sure we got all our supplies home without incident.
We are so grateful to every one that responded so quickly with their donations to help us to purchase the supplies! Your contribution allowed for the purchase of about 20,000 lbs in foods, hygiene/sanitation products, cleaning supplies and tents that have either already made it to Jacmel or is leaving for Jacmel in the next couple of days. Daniel is leaving tomorrow morning on a flight to Jacmel with more supplies. We are blessed with a good staff that continues to work hard to make sure that the children stay well and they have food. They have also started distributing food to people in the surrounding neighborhood through a make-shift feeding program. For those able to find somewhere to cook and something to cook in, they have started passing out 3-5 days worth of food. It was heartbreaking to leave the kids and staff during such a difficult time, but I had decided to return with the ship to Pedernales as families in the adoption process were waiting to get their written proposals so their children could come home. There is no gasoline, electricity, or systems in place where I would be able to complete their paperwork while in Haiti.
I am so grateful to the Lord to have found everyone safe and to hear the testimony of the children. Renel was on the 4th floor when his school building collapsed, and he is one of three students alive today. Both Homes have some minor damages but everyone is still outside because aftershocks are still strong and houses just keep falling suddenly. The retaining wall withstood the earthquake, so praises for that!
In Marbial, it has been reported that both buildings collapsed and help has yet to arrive to the people up at such remote areas. People there are hopeless for food, medical supplies and potable water. I did not have a chance to see the kids at the two orphanages that we support in Port au Prince, but was able to speak to the staff there: everyone is alive, the building is damaged, and the kids are sleeping outside as well. The roads from Jacmel to PAP are not completely cleared and so I sent money for them to try and buy food/supplies. What few stores and warehouses that still remain have raised their prices exponentially.
What to do next:
The needs are overwhelming. We need to continue providing food to the people. The staff at the Home says that even throughout the night, more people come knocking at the gate in search of a meal. I always try and see things in a positive way but it is very hard to do that right now. Families who survived do not know what they are going to do with their children. People are sleeping on the dirt streets without even a sheet and with no hope to have a place again to stay.
We need to get more tents, sleeping bags, blankets and sheets on the ground. Instead of bringing bottled water, we need a water purification plant right away. We have one well working and we need a generator that will enable the second well to function. And medical supplies are a big need at the clinic working in Jacmel --- they are doing surgery without anesthesia. There are medical groups on the ground but they can’t bring with them enough supplies to respond to the needs. It is awful.
Our children have food now, but until we can move them inside the house, we need more tents as temporary shelter. And this applies to all of Jacmel, and the entire country! One policeman came to me at the port to explain how hard it is for him and his family to survive. He said I know that you could help me with some food but what I need the most is a tent: we are all sleeping on the dirt.
There is no propane yet in Jacmel, I have to make another arrangement to provide that from DR. We are blessed that the children are all accounted for and currently have food but the same cannot be said for the rest of Jacmel, Marbial, Les Cayes, or Carrefour! I am back to work again on a second load of specific supplies, and I pray that you will be able to continue the support that has been saving lives!
Please continue to pray for all those in Haiti who lost friends, family, homes, and everything they own.
Marlaine
P.S- More pics will be provided later
First, thank you so much for your prayers as I traveled the past few days to the Dominican Republic and Jacmel, Haiti! I could not have done it without those words of safety and encouragement!
On Wednesday afternoon, I flew from Ft Lauderdale to Santo Domingo. Sebastian Velez, a new and amazing friend, had arranged transportation from the airport to a hotel for the night. Early the next morning, we drove for 6 hours to Pedernales, Dominican Republic where the navy ship was. I had wired money before leaving the US and this made it possible to purchase the supplies in Pedernales before racing to the port. It was amazing to witness the work the ship crew, Red Cross and other volunteers put in to load the ship with supplies in Pedernales and unload the ship in Jacmel. After hours of loading, we left around midnight and made it to Jacmel at 7 AM Friday. I felt so much joy to find all the boys from the Home at the port waiting to come onboard and help with the unloading of supplies and putting them in trucks. Some Haitian policemen were there as well to make sure we got all our supplies home without incident.
We are so grateful to every one that responded so quickly with their donations to help us to purchase the supplies! Your contribution allowed for the purchase of about 20,000 lbs in foods, hygiene/sanitation products, cleaning supplies and tents that have either already made it to Jacmel or is leaving for Jacmel in the next couple of days. Daniel is leaving tomorrow morning on a flight to Jacmel with more supplies. We are blessed with a good staff that continues to work hard to make sure that the children stay well and they have food. They have also started distributing food to people in the surrounding neighborhood through a make-shift feeding program. For those able to find somewhere to cook and something to cook in, they have started passing out 3-5 days worth of food. It was heartbreaking to leave the kids and staff during such a difficult time, but I had decided to return with the ship to Pedernales as families in the adoption process were waiting to get their written proposals so their children could come home. There is no gasoline, electricity, or systems in place where I would be able to complete their paperwork while in Haiti.
I am so grateful to the Lord to have found everyone safe and to hear the testimony of the children. Renel was on the 4th floor when his school building collapsed, and he is one of three students alive today. Both Homes have some minor damages but everyone is still outside because aftershocks are still strong and houses just keep falling suddenly. The retaining wall withstood the earthquake, so praises for that!
In Marbial, it has been reported that both buildings collapsed and help has yet to arrive to the people up at such remote areas. People there are hopeless for food, medical supplies and potable water. I did not have a chance to see the kids at the two orphanages that we support in Port au Prince, but was able to speak to the staff there: everyone is alive, the building is damaged, and the kids are sleeping outside as well. The roads from Jacmel to PAP are not completely cleared and so I sent money for them to try and buy food/supplies. What few stores and warehouses that still remain have raised their prices exponentially.
What to do next:
The needs are overwhelming. We need to continue providing food to the people. The staff at the Home says that even throughout the night, more people come knocking at the gate in search of a meal. I always try and see things in a positive way but it is very hard to do that right now. Families who survived do not know what they are going to do with their children. People are sleeping on the dirt streets without even a sheet and with no hope to have a place again to stay.
We need to get more tents, sleeping bags, blankets and sheets on the ground. Instead of bringing bottled water, we need a water purification plant right away. We have one well working and we need a generator that will enable the second well to function. And medical supplies are a big need at the clinic working in Jacmel --- they are doing surgery without anesthesia. There are medical groups on the ground but they can’t bring with them enough supplies to respond to the needs. It is awful.
Our children have food now, but until we can move them inside the house, we need more tents as temporary shelter. And this applies to all of Jacmel, and the entire country! One policeman came to me at the port to explain how hard it is for him and his family to survive. He said I know that you could help me with some food but what I need the most is a tent: we are all sleeping on the dirt.
There is no propane yet in Jacmel, I have to make another arrangement to provide that from DR. We are blessed that the children are all accounted for and currently have food but the same cannot be said for the rest of Jacmel, Marbial, Les Cayes, or Carrefour! I am back to work again on a second load of specific supplies, and I pray that you will be able to continue the support that has been saving lives!
Please continue to pray for all those in Haiti who lost friends, family, homes, and everything they own.
Marlaine
P.S- More pics will be provided later
1/26/10
As One we Sing
Hey Everyone,
Two amazing peopleI know, have put together an even to raise funds and pray for Haiti, as well as Faith and Love in Action. Below I've pasted the even details.
Let's, as the people of Wetaskiwin (and area), come together and pray for the Nation of Haiti!
We will lift our voices to heaven in song(worship) and prayer.
Donations will be taken for the "Faith and Love in Action" Orphanage of Haiti, former home of some local Wetaskiwinite children.
Who should come to this event?
Anyone who has a burden for Haiti and would like to unite with others to lift up this nation to God
"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:20
"if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 chronicles 7:14
Can we do this on behalf of our brother's and sisters in Haiti?
Also, On Thursday all day I will be fasting. Charyssa contacted me about it and I think it's a great idea. I know not all of you can be there with us this Thursday, but you can be with us in Heart and Prayer.
Love Liz
Two amazing peopleI know, have put together an even to raise funds and pray for Haiti, as well as Faith and Love in Action. Below I've pasted the even details.
Let's, as the people of Wetaskiwin (and area), come together and pray for the Nation of Haiti!
We will lift our voices to heaven in song(worship) and prayer.
Donations will be taken for the "Faith and Love in Action" Orphanage of Haiti, former home of some local Wetaskiwinite children.
Who should come to this event?
Anyone who has a burden for Haiti and would like to unite with others to lift up this nation to God
"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:20
"if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 chronicles 7:14
Can we do this on behalf of our brother's and sisters in Haiti?
Also, On Thursday all day I will be fasting. Charyssa contacted me about it and I think it's a great idea. I know not all of you can be there with us this Thursday, but you can be with us in Heart and Prayer.
Love Liz
1/25/10
Amazing People
I've had a busy couple of days, so I haven't had time to blog.
Today I just want to say how thankful for my Friends and Family. As well as everyone praying for and supporting Haiti. Not a day goes by without someone texting me, or facebooking me, and asking how everything in Haiti is, how our fundraisers are coming along, and what they can do to help. I have had so many people who I don't even personally know ask me how they can help. You guys are awesome. It means so much.
Love Liz
Today I just want to say how thankful for my Friends and Family. As well as everyone praying for and supporting Haiti. Not a day goes by without someone texting me, or facebooking me, and asking how everything in Haiti is, how our fundraisers are coming along, and what they can do to help. I have had so many people who I don't even personally know ask me how they can help. You guys are awesome. It means so much.
Love Liz
1/22/10
Bottle Drive in Camrose
Wow! On Wednesday we held a bottle drive in Camrose that raised a little over $2000 for Faith and Love in Action. I am overwhelemed by the generosity of the community of Camrose and so thankful to the Camrose Christian Homeschool Group who initated the bottle drive and worked so hard to make it happen. What a team.
Today while we sorted all the bottles it began to snow and get a little colder. My fingers were stinging and I was getting hungy. I know there was no way I was the only one whose stomach was growling or who felt the cold and yet there was no complaining, not even from the young children who were helping. When you think about it, while we may have experienced a little bit of discomfort it is nothing compared to the horrific conditions of the Haitian people we are trying to reach out to.
I have to admit,when the bottle drive was first suggested to me I thought perhaps we would be able to raise three or four hundred dollars. I never would have dreamed we would make such a large amount of money.
Love,
Teri
"Start by doing what is necessary;
Then do what is possible
And suddenly you are doing the impossible"
St. Francis of Assisi
Today while we sorted all the bottles it began to snow and get a little colder. My fingers were stinging and I was getting hungy. I know there was no way I was the only one whose stomach was growling or who felt the cold and yet there was no complaining, not even from the young children who were helping. When you think about it, while we may have experienced a little bit of discomfort it is nothing compared to the horrific conditions of the Haitian people we are trying to reach out to.
I have to admit,when the bottle drive was first suggested to me I thought perhaps we would be able to raise three or four hundred dollars. I never would have dreamed we would make such a large amount of money.
Love,
Teri
"Start by doing what is necessary;
Then do what is possible
And suddenly you are doing the impossible"
St. Francis of Assisi
Message from Vanessa. Marlaine is safe,
Good Morning!
I spoke with my mother an hour ago and she made it to Jacmel safely! They had already unloaded supplies and brought it to the orphanages and she had the opportunity to check on everyone and make sure they were okay. When I spoke with her, she was back at the port waiting to board to return to the DR. Please keep her in your prayers for this return voyage! She will be returning soon to Jacmel now that she had the time to visit and assess the needs.
God Bless,
~Vanessa
I spoke with my mother an hour ago and she made it to Jacmel safely! They had already unloaded supplies and brought it to the orphanages and she had the opportunity to check on everyone and make sure they were okay. When I spoke with her, she was back at the port waiting to board to return to the DR. Please keep her in your prayers for this return voyage! She will be returning soon to Jacmel now that she had the time to visit and assess the needs.
God Bless,
~Vanessa
Message from Marlaine, January 20
Good news: I will be leaving for the Dominican Republic tomorrow afternoon! From there, arrangements have been made to get her and supplies to Jacmel via a ship. The funds that have been raised will be used to purchase more food, tents, and supplies for the people of Jacmel. More people from the community are coming to the compound asking for help and it is a paramount that we have enough supplies to answer their needs as well as the needs of the kids. Please pray for safety for Marlaine as she gets supplies to Jacmel! And praises for the friends who have contributed and enabled us to get supplies to Jacmel!
Vanessa will maintain regular contact with Marlaine and continue to send out updates.
Marlaine
Vanessa will maintain regular contact with Marlaine and continue to send out updates.
Marlaine
1/21/10
Email to MP
Hey Everyone
Would you please send on this email, or one similar, to your MP? Mum has been in contact with the MP. When She spoke with him he was very sympathetic to the needs of Haitians and particularly the children. He will be presenting these concerns at the House of Commons shortly. It would be wonderful if he received understanding and support from fellow MPs who have also heard and support these concerns. Here is a quick link that can help you find the information you need to contact your MP:
http://canada.gc.ca/directories-repertoires/direct-eng.html
Dear
I am writing in regards to the many children currently residing in orphanages in Haiti. While I understand that the children already in process will be able to be united with their forever families there are other children in the orphanages who were relinquished or have had orphan status prior to the earthquake and were waiting for a family.
It would be our intention to find a way for these children to find homes in Canada with families who have exisiting approved homestudies or who already have Haitian born children. Not only would a process to help these children into homes be of benefit to them, as importantly, it would provide room for the many children who have been recently seperated or orphaned as a result of the earthquake. With new spaces in the orphanages these desperate children would then be able to have shelter, food and medical care rather than live on the streets or possible die from lack of the basic care. Those would be pointless deaths.
Lastly, it would please us if you could somehow facilitate bringing some of these earthquake orphans to Canada. They could be placed in approved foster homes until which time their living family is located. If no family is found, these children would begin the process of permanent adoption into a Canadian family. I understand the need for due diligence; however, I also know the tremendous need in Haiti. We are available and able to help.
Please consider the urgency of our request, and the willingness of many Canadian families to help. We have little time to waste. I am confident that the Canadian Government will continue to work on behalf of these children currently exisitng in dire conditions.
I look forward to hearing back from you,
Would you please send on this email, or one similar, to your MP? Mum has been in contact with the MP. When She spoke with him he was very sympathetic to the needs of Haitians and particularly the children. He will be presenting these concerns at the House of Commons shortly. It would be wonderful if he received understanding and support from fellow MPs who have also heard and support these concerns. Here is a quick link that can help you find the information you need to contact your MP:
http://canada.gc.ca/directories-repertoires/direct-eng.html
Dear
I am writing in regards to the many children currently residing in orphanages in Haiti. While I understand that the children already in process will be able to be united with their forever families there are other children in the orphanages who were relinquished or have had orphan status prior to the earthquake and were waiting for a family.
It would be our intention to find a way for these children to find homes in Canada with families who have exisiting approved homestudies or who already have Haitian born children. Not only would a process to help these children into homes be of benefit to them, as importantly, it would provide room for the many children who have been recently seperated or orphaned as a result of the earthquake. With new spaces in the orphanages these desperate children would then be able to have shelter, food and medical care rather than live on the streets or possible die from lack of the basic care. Those would be pointless deaths.
Lastly, it would please us if you could somehow facilitate bringing some of these earthquake orphans to Canada. They could be placed in approved foster homes until which time their living family is located. If no family is found, these children would begin the process of permanent adoption into a Canadian family. I understand the need for due diligence; however, I also know the tremendous need in Haiti. We are available and able to help.
Please consider the urgency of our request, and the willingness of many Canadian families to help. We have little time to waste. I am confident that the Canadian Government will continue to work on behalf of these children currently exisitng in dire conditions.
I look forward to hearing back from you,
1/19/10
Good News
Good news: Marlaine will be leaving for the Dominican Republic tomorrow afternoon! From there, arrangements have been made to get her and supplies to Jacmel via a ship. The funds that have been raised will be used to purchase more food, tents, and supplies for the people of Jacmel. More people from the community are coming to the compound asking for help and it is a paramount that we have enough supplies to answer their needs as well as the needs of the kids. Please pray for safety for Marlaine as she gets supplies to Jacmel! And praises for the friends who have contributed and enabled us to get supplies to Jacmel!
Vanessa will maintain regular contact with Marlaine and continue to send out updates. We have attached some pictures below that we received from Sebastian, who made it possible for the kids to get food from the navy ship.
Marlaine
Vanessa will maintain regular contact with Marlaine and continue to send out updates. We have attached some pictures below that we received from Sebastian, who made it possible for the kids to get food from the navy ship.
Marlaine
Haitian & Canadian Gov't- adoption
Hey Everyone,
Great news. The Haitian Gov't has agreed to release Haitian children in the process of adoption to their parents. This is great news! All these kids can now get home to their waiting families.
Secondly, now we are trying to find a way to quickly bring home children who were available for adoption prior to the earthquake. We are currently corresponding with Gov't officials and adoption agencies to discuss this possibility. These children would be adopted into homes that already have Haitian children or previous home studies. Our hope is that these adoption's would be fast-tracked so the kids could get home as soon as possible.
I have a email and hopefully soon a phone number so that you may contact our Gov't. Voicing your opinion and supporting us in this.
Love Liz
Great news. The Haitian Gov't has agreed to release Haitian children in the process of adoption to their parents. This is great news! All these kids can now get home to their waiting families.
Secondly, now we are trying to find a way to quickly bring home children who were available for adoption prior to the earthquake. We are currently corresponding with Gov't officials and adoption agencies to discuss this possibility. These children would be adopted into homes that already have Haitian children or previous home studies. Our hope is that these adoption's would be fast-tracked so the kids could get home as soon as possible.
I have a email and hopefully soon a phone number so that you may contact our Gov't. Voicing your opinion and supporting us in this.
Love Liz
Children coming home!
HAITIAN PRESIDENT RENE PREVALÂ HAS GIVEN PERMISSION FORÂ ALL CHILDRN IN THE ADOPTION PROCESS TO LEAVE HAITI AND JOIN THEIR "FOREVER" FAMILIES IN THEIR ADOPTIVE COUNTRIES! "
What wonderful news!
What wonderful news!
1/18/10
Getting our Haiti Kids Home
Hey Everyone,
As many of you know, most of orphanages have completely run out of food and clean water. What we are trying to do now is get any children that are in the adoption process OUT and home to their families without their passport. Then the proccess can be completed while the kids are safe and living with their families.
This will open up spaces in the orphanages for more kids and provide them with a safe place, food and medical care.
The best way to do this is going to be contacting your MP's by phone or email, and voicing your concerns. This is something easy that everyone can do!
I'm going to be hopefully posting the email or phone numbers later today!
It will only take fifteen minutes from your day to help these kids who have nothing. Those of us living where we are healthy, have a place to sleep, food on your table, we CAN help.
Love & Prayers
Liz
As many of you know, most of orphanages have completely run out of food and clean water. What we are trying to do now is get any children that are in the adoption process OUT and home to their families without their passport. Then the proccess can be completed while the kids are safe and living with their families.
This will open up spaces in the orphanages for more kids and provide them with a safe place, food and medical care.
The best way to do this is going to be contacting your MP's by phone or email, and voicing your concerns. This is something easy that everyone can do!
I'm going to be hopefully posting the email or phone numbers later today!
It will only take fifteen minutes from your day to help these kids who have nothing. Those of us living where we are healthy, have a place to sleep, food on your table, we CAN help.
Love & Prayers
Liz
1/17/10
Praise Report
Reports coming out of Haiti continue to remind us of the desperate state this country is in. It seems that every hour yet another heartbreaking story surfaces. One that wrenchs us from any state of comfort we may be in at the moment.
I would like to share with you the Praise Report that Marlaine sent this morning:
"Good Morning everyone,
I was on the phone at 5:AM with Jacmel. Everything is well. The oldest kids were already on their feet to get ready to go on the streets for evangelism and to pray for people. They plan to do so every day. Yesterday they went out to pray for many people on the streets and at St Michel Hospital they prayed and encouraged the ones suffering. Edese and Elise are the ones going to Nursing school this year, they took with them at our home pharmacy anything they think that could help others and they distributed them to the people in needs. Yesterday, Ellen our friend from ORA International visited Faith & Love In Action and brought them some foods for the day which was a big relief for us here. She reported that the kids are well, they were singing, laughing and playing. My sister finds a place where she can purchase foods and we can pay after. She also arranged and sheltered about 10 other people going without food and no place to stay. The kids are so happy and so strong in their faith.
Kathy Nomides and other friends in PA are looking for possibility to see how they could arranging with some charter plane from Florida to Jacmel directly. I am tempted as well to fly through DR but the road has blocked from Port au Prince to Jacmel. Will keep you inform of any possibility in the next hours. Just want to let you know that God is control and we are so thankful for your prayer. "
I am humbled by the strength of these children. I am awed at the courage of Edese and Elise, two incredible young adults that I privileged to know.
Love
Teri
I would like to share with you the Praise Report that Marlaine sent this morning:
"Good Morning everyone,
I was on the phone at 5:AM with Jacmel. Everything is well. The oldest kids were already on their feet to get ready to go on the streets for evangelism and to pray for people. They plan to do so every day. Yesterday they went out to pray for many people on the streets and at St Michel Hospital they prayed and encouraged the ones suffering. Edese and Elise are the ones going to Nursing school this year, they took with them at our home pharmacy anything they think that could help others and they distributed them to the people in needs. Yesterday, Ellen our friend from ORA International visited Faith & Love In Action and brought them some foods for the day which was a big relief for us here. She reported that the kids are well, they were singing, laughing and playing. My sister finds a place where she can purchase foods and we can pay after. She also arranged and sheltered about 10 other people going without food and no place to stay. The kids are so happy and so strong in their faith.
Kathy Nomides and other friends in PA are looking for possibility to see how they could arranging with some charter plane from Florida to Jacmel directly. I am tempted as well to fly through DR but the road has blocked from Port au Prince to Jacmel. Will keep you inform of any possibility in the next hours. Just want to let you know that God is control and we are so thankful for your prayer. "
I am humbled by the strength of these children. I am awed at the courage of Edese and Elise, two incredible young adults that I privileged to know.
Love
Teri
1/16/10
Thanks
I would like to thank everyone who has been praying for Haiti. My friend who was missing has been found, and he is okay. A few other people have also contacted us to let us know they are okay. Thanks God.
Love
Liz
Love
Liz
1/15/10
What YOU can DO
Hey Everyone.
There are a few ways you can specifically help out Faith & Love in Action, in Haiti.
1) We are planning to do a bottle drive in Wetaskiwin in the next couple weeks... Get together your old bottles to donate or come along and help us collect!
2)Help us to get supplies to the children. Purchase a gift card to Wal Mart or Costco and send it to:
Marlaine Alix
1299 SW Kalevala Dr
Port St. Lucie, FL
34953
3) Make a donation to Faith and Love Childrens Ministry.
www.flcm.ca/Home.html
100% of your donation goes directly to Haiti!
4) We also have been told that the home is now completely out of food and in need of many essentials. Here is a list of needed items.
General food items:
Bottled Water
Oatmeal
Pastas
Bagged rice & beans
Canned vegetables
Canned fruit
Canned fish or meat
Shelf-stable milk
Dried Meat
Dried Fruit
Nuts
Granola Bars
Dry Cereal
Crackers
Fruit / Vegetable Juice
Infant and baby foods:
Baby formula
Canned milk
Infant cereal
Jars of baby food
Powdered or canned milk
Baby diapers, wipes, powder
First Aid Supplies
Over the Counter Medications / Painkillers – Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Advil
Neosporin, Antibiotic Cream
First Aid Kits / supplies
Bandages, dressing, gauze
Medical Tape
Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide
Hand Sanitizer
Personal Hygiene Supplies
Shampoo / Conditioner
Soap
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Mouthwash
Lotion
Other Supplies
Rubber Gloves & Masks
Paper Towels & Toilet Paper
Flashlights & Batteries
Large Trash Bags
Brooms, Dustpans, Mops, Mop Heads
New Blankets
Tents, Tarps, Ropes & Duct Tape
Bleach & Laundry detergent
Sponges, Scrubbing Pads & Cleaning Towels
Spray & Liquid Cleaners (409, Pine Sol etc.)
Please send all donations directly to Marlaine at above address.
5) I also am collecting donations to help me fly to Haiti as soon as I possibly can.
6) YOU can TELL your friends, families, coworkers and get the word out. and PRAY
Email or contact me if you'd like to help.
Love Liz
There are a few ways you can specifically help out Faith & Love in Action, in Haiti.
1) We are planning to do a bottle drive in Wetaskiwin in the next couple weeks... Get together your old bottles to donate or come along and help us collect!
2)Help us to get supplies to the children. Purchase a gift card to Wal Mart or Costco and send it to:
Marlaine Alix
1299 SW Kalevala Dr
Port St. Lucie, FL
34953
3) Make a donation to Faith and Love Childrens Ministry.
www.flcm.ca/Home.html
100% of your donation goes directly to Haiti!
4) We also have been told that the home is now completely out of food and in need of many essentials. Here is a list of needed items.
General food items:
Bottled Water
Oatmeal
Pastas
Bagged rice & beans
Canned vegetables
Canned fruit
Canned fish or meat
Shelf-stable milk
Dried Meat
Dried Fruit
Nuts
Granola Bars
Dry Cereal
Crackers
Fruit / Vegetable Juice
Infant and baby foods:
Baby formula
Canned milk
Infant cereal
Jars of baby food
Powdered or canned milk
Baby diapers, wipes, powder
First Aid Supplies
Over the Counter Medications / Painkillers – Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Advil
Neosporin, Antibiotic Cream
First Aid Kits / supplies
Bandages, dressing, gauze
Medical Tape
Alcohol, Hydrogen Peroxide
Hand Sanitizer
Personal Hygiene Supplies
Shampoo / Conditioner
Soap
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Mouthwash
Lotion
Other Supplies
Rubber Gloves & Masks
Paper Towels & Toilet Paper
Flashlights & Batteries
Large Trash Bags
Brooms, Dustpans, Mops, Mop Heads
New Blankets
Tents, Tarps, Ropes & Duct Tape
Bleach & Laundry detergent
Sponges, Scrubbing Pads & Cleaning Towels
Spray & Liquid Cleaners (409, Pine Sol etc.)
Please send all donations directly to Marlaine at above address.
5) I also am collecting donations to help me fly to Haiti as soon as I possibly can.
6) YOU can TELL your friends, families, coworkers and get the word out. and PRAY
Email or contact me if you'd like to help.
Love Liz
Liz Taje 13 January at 10:31
Hi Everyone.
Not sure if you heard yet. But yesterday there was a huge earthquake in Haiti. Faith & Love in Action, the home where Jesumene lived was hit hard. For the most part the kids are okay. But one boy is missing. He was at College when the building collapsed. They hope that they can get to him in time. I am friends with him and extremely worried. He is one of the older boys living at the home. He wants to come to Canada to be an engineer.
Much prayer would be appreciated. I'm now looking into going down with Mum & relief teams. I've attached the part of latest email from Marlaine who runs the orphanage, addressing the needs and how you can help. If you are interested in helping or donating, please let me know.
Love,
Liz
Good morning Family & Friends,
We have heard that Jacmel was hit very hard. Many buildings have collapsed and many lives have been lost. We continue to hear of the screaming and crying for help that continued throughout the night and until now. Vanessa has been in touch with one of her old teachers currently in Petion-Ville (a few miles outside of Port-au-Prince) and she reports aftershocks until 3am, continued screaming and crying, complete power outage, and more buildings collapsing.
The situation will intensify the needs for food, medical care, and shelter. We invite our friends to please stand with us to bring assistance to a people already in extreme suffering. If you are able to donate any amount to help provide food, medical care, and other immediate needs, please do so as soon as possible. We do not have details on the extent of damages throughout the country, but Daniel and I are flying back as soon as air travel is cleared.
Opportunities to help:
· Teams: If you are interested in being part of a team to go down immediately, please let us know!!! We will need the manpower to reach as many people as possible.
· Materials: If you can raise funds for the purchase of food, medicine, shelter---please do so! This will be crucial to relief efforts.
I will continue to send updates as we get them but ask everyone to please please keep the people of Haiti in your prayers.
Through Christ who Strengthens us,
Marlaine
Hi Everyone.
Not sure if you heard yet. But yesterday there was a huge earthquake in Haiti. Faith & Love in Action, the home where Jesumene lived was hit hard. For the most part the kids are okay. But one boy is missing. He was at College when the building collapsed. They hope that they can get to him in time. I am friends with him and extremely worried. He is one of the older boys living at the home. He wants to come to Canada to be an engineer.
Much prayer would be appreciated. I'm now looking into going down with Mum & relief teams. I've attached the part of latest email from Marlaine who runs the orphanage, addressing the needs and how you can help. If you are interested in helping or donating, please let me know.
Love,
Liz
Good morning Family & Friends,
We have heard that Jacmel was hit very hard. Many buildings have collapsed and many lives have been lost. We continue to hear of the screaming and crying for help that continued throughout the night and until now. Vanessa has been in touch with one of her old teachers currently in Petion-Ville (a few miles outside of Port-au-Prince) and she reports aftershocks until 3am, continued screaming and crying, complete power outage, and more buildings collapsing.
The situation will intensify the needs for food, medical care, and shelter. We invite our friends to please stand with us to bring assistance to a people already in extreme suffering. If you are able to donate any amount to help provide food, medical care, and other immediate needs, please do so as soon as possible. We do not have details on the extent of damages throughout the country, but Daniel and I are flying back as soon as air travel is cleared.
Opportunities to help:
· Teams: If you are interested in being part of a team to go down immediately, please let us know!!! We will need the manpower to reach as many people as possible.
· Materials: If you can raise funds for the purchase of food, medicine, shelter---please do so! This will be crucial to relief efforts.
I will continue to send updates as we get them but ask everyone to please please keep the people of Haiti in your prayers.
Through Christ who Strengthens us,
Marlaine
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