PRESS RELEASE
Jan 29 Haiti Relief Update
Yesterday's highlights of The Salvation Army’s relief work include the following:
· The Salvation Army Relief Team, supported by the US Army 82nd Airborne, accomplished the delivery of over 174,000 meals to the coastal community of Petit Goave. To our knowledge, this was the very first major delivery of food to earthquake survivors in this affected area.
· Assessment visits are being organized to Leogane and Jacmel to investigate the level of need and the logistics of extending relief operations to these communities.
· An assessment team visit to the Le Bon Samaritan orphanage in Port-au-Prince resulted in a delivery of twenty tents and seven cases of food. A commitment to continue weekly deliveries of food to the 130 children there was made. Other orphanages in the area are also receiving visits to assess their needs.
· In spite of receiving significant damage to the building, the ‘College Verena’ school located in the Salvation Army compound has developed a daily feeding program that serves 600 children per day.
· Work continues with partner agencies to provide a package of comprehensive services and resources to the families sheltering in the soccer field and plaza adjacent to The Salvation Army’s Port-au-Prince compound.
· Classes continued for 100 preschoolers.
· Medical treatment continued to be provided to earthquake survivors with an average of well over 200 people being treated each day.
If you would like to make a financial contribution to The Salvation Army’s ongoing relief efforts in Haiti, you can donate through:
•Online Credit Card Contributions or PayPal
• Text ‘HAITI’ to 52000
•Call 1-800-SAL-ARMY
•Mail a check to
The Salvation Army
2445 Prior AVE N
Roseville, MN 55313
*Please note that your donation is for Haiti Earthquake relief*
•Even before donations are processed, The Salvation Army is committing and spending money on relief efforts in Haiti. Donations are critical now and also help ensure that the long-term needs of the Haitian people are met. Click below to make an online donation.
