My Plug For The Haiti Fundraiser On July 14

Here is a shameless plug for a fundraising event on July 14.  It will be held at the SOHO Kitchen and Bar at 1889 W. 25th St.

As you may know, I spent a week in Haiti last year getting acquainted with some Haitian-based community development programs.  The purpose of the trip was to start a process of connection and relationship under the auspices of Forest Hill Church in Cleveland Heights with Haitians located in the center of the country.  We were impressed most with the opportunities in agrarian development, education of orphans, a mid-wife clinical and training program, a public hospital, and other basic health care projects. 

Now there is a larger group of more than a dozen of us going to spend time working and learning with Haitians who we met last year.  In preparation for that trip, Forest Hill Church is raising funds to support those with whom we will be working.  The resources we deliver will be used for scholarships for young farmers learning how to farm their small farms efficiently for self sufficiency.  Resources will also be used for educational enrichment, or medical care, or other community development programs of the Little Brother and Little Sisters of the Incarnation located in town of Pandiassou, near the city of Hinche.  Here is a link to their web site for details about the work they do.  All of the money raised goes to Haiti.  (Those of us traveling are paying our own way.)

So, I am reaching out to friends, colleagues and acquaintances to invite you to make a reservation for the event on July 14th.  All are welcome to attend and participate.  Notice that there will be an auction of some art quilts made and donated by my wife, Barb, and some of her quilt-making friends, along with a spectacular piece of art glass donated by Brent Kee Young.  If you can't come on the 14th, keep Haiti in mind.