mission: Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage is dedicated to helping the children of Haiti - in particular, those who are terminally ill or have serious disabilities. Father Tony with Peterson, a toddler afflicted with hydrocephalus. Although Haiti is located only 700 miles from the coast of Florida, it is, in every sense, a world away. Haiti is a desperate nation where, for most of the population, providing the basic necessities of food, clothing and shelter is a daily struggle. And the devastation caused this fall by the series of hurricanes that swept across the Caribbean has turned a desperate situation into a deadly crisis, with transportation cut off to many areas, food and water in short supply, and prices escalating rapidly. As is often the case, it is the children who suffer the most. The availability of medical care in Haiti is limited, and infant mortality rates are the highest in the Western Hemisphere. Due to malnutrition and lack of medical care for mothers, many children are born with afflictions that are relatively rare, and usually treatable, in developed countries. Hydrocephalus and cerebral palsy are common, as are cleft palate and other crippling birth defects. In Haiti, these conditions represent a death sentence, and it is not uncommon for infants with any affliction to be left in the streets or garbage dumps to die, painfully and alone. Our mission is to reach out to these children - the most helpless and voiceless among us. They are brought to us by parents who cannot care for them, through other medical missions and clinics, and sometimes they are simply left at our doorstep. We provide a safe haven - a clean, warm bed, regular nutritious meals, medications and medical care, and ensure that older children who are able can attend school. When possible, we arrange through local doctors or through the generous donation of services by doctors and hospitals in the U.S., for treatments or surgeries that will help some of these children live normal lives. Too often, however, all we can offer a child is comfort and prayer in their final days. -> Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage is dedicated to helping the children of Haiti - in particular, those who are terminally ill or have serious disabilities. Although Haiti is located only 700 miles from the coast of Florida, it is, in every sense, a world away. Haiti is a desperate nation where, for most of the population, providing the basic necessities of food, clothing and shelter is a daily struggle. And the devastation caused this fall by the series of hurricanes that swept across the Caribbean has turned a desperate situation into a deadly crisis, with transportation cut off to many areas, food and water in short supply, and prices escalating rapidly. As is often the case, it is the children who suffer the most. The availability of medical care in Haiti is limited, and infant mortality rates are the highest in the Western Hemisphere. Due to malnutrition and lack of medical care for mothers, many children are born with afflictions that are relatively rare, and usually treatable, in developed countries. Hydrocephalus and cerebral palsy are common, as are cleft palate and other crippling birth defects. In Haiti, these conditions represent a death sentence, and it is not uncommon for infants with any affliction to be left in the streets or garbage dumps to die, painfully and alone. Our mission is to reach out to these children - the most helpless and voiceless among us. They are brought to us by parents who cannot care for them, through other medical missions and clinics, and sometimes they are simply left at our doorstep. We provide a safe haven - a clean, warm bed, regular nutritious meals, medications and medical care, and ensure that older children who are able can attend school. When possible, we arrange through local doctors or through the generous donation of services by doctors and hospitals in the U.S., for treatments or surgeries that will help some of these children live normal lives. Too often, however, all we can offer a child is comfort and prayer in their final days.
cat_notes: NEED ADDRESS!!!!!!!!!!! 2/9/10 LTel ---------------------------------------- Sent the following email 1/31/10 LTel: Hello Brother Tony, I've read news articles that state the Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage site is okay and the children/staff are not injured. However, you website doesn't include any updates or plea for any needs. We are serving orphanages by getting assessments for any critical needs such as food, water, tents, medical supplies, etc. Can you tell me if this site has any such needs? If so, please provide a detailed list so that we can get the information to on the ground NGO's that are working on supply routes for orphanages. -> Emailed Joanne at SAS to determine if they've served this site 4/25/10 LTel ---------------------------------------- NEED ADDRESS!!!!!!!!!!! 2/9/10 LTel ---------------------------------------- Sent the following email 1/31/10 LTel: Hello Brother Tony, I've read news articles that state the Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage site is okay and the children/staff are not injured. However, you website doesn't include any updates or plea for any needs. We are serving orphanages by getting assessments for any critical needs such as food, water, tents, medical supplies, etc. Can you tell me if this site has any such needs? If so, please provide a detailed list so that we can get the information to on the ground NGO's that are working on supply routes for orphanages.

region: Haiti, Caribbean -> Quest

facility_type: Info/Hotline -> Shelter

cat_notes: Sent the following email 1/31/10 LTel: Hello Brother Tony, I've read news articles that state the Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage site is okay and the children/staff are not injured. However, you website doesn't include any updates or plea for any needs. We are serving orphanages by getting assessments for any critical needs such as food, water, tents, medical supplies, etc. Can you tell me if this site has any such needs? If so, please provide a detailed list so that we can get the information to on the ground NGO's that are working on supply routes for orphanages. -> NEED ADDRESS!!!!!!!!!!! 2/9/10 LTel ---------------------------------------- Sent the following email 1/31/10 LTel: Hello Brother Tony, I've read news articles that state the Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage site is okay and the children/staff are not injured. However, you website doesn't include any updates or plea for any needs. We are serving orphanages by getting assessments for any critical needs such as food, water, tents, medical supplies, etc. Can you tell me if this site has any such needs? If so, please provide a detailed list so that we can get the information to on the ground NGO's that are working on supply routes for orphanages.

notes: SOURCE OF NEWS ARTICLE: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-hospice-foundation-sends-funds-to-hospice-organizations-in-haiti-82156767.html National Hospice Foundation Sends Funds to Hospice Organizations in Haiti ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Using funds from its Disaster Relief Fund, the National Hospice Foundation has donated an initial $15,000 to Haitian earthquake relief. Three organizations doing on-the-ground work in Haiti have each received $5,000: Holy Angels Hospice, Partners in Health, and the Hopital Albert Schweitzer (Albert Schweitzer Hospital). "Just like everybody who has been watching the heartbreaking images from Haiti, NHF's board and staff have reacted with horror and sadness to the tragedy unfolding in that nation," said J. Donald Schumacher, President & CEO. "We were so grateful that past donations to the NHF Disaster Relief Fund allowed us to respond quickly with cash to these three fine organizations. It feels good to know we are doing something tangible to help in the wake of such devastation." Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage is located in Port-au-Prince. The facility is still standing, yet Holy Angels is in dire need of financial resources to ramp up service provision. Prior to the earthquake, they focused exclusively on caring for children. With current needs, Holy Angels plans to expand services. Partners in Health is a Boston-based international health agency that has been working in Haiti for more than 20 years. PIH works to bring modern medical care to poor communities in nine countries around the world. One of PIH's main goals in Haiti is to help with pain relief. PIH has deep roots and a major presence in Haiti, particularly in the Central Plateau region northeast of Port-au-Prince. The Hopital Albert Schweitzer is located 42 miles outside of Port-au-Prince and escaped damage. According to the hospital director, the 120-bed hospital went over capacity within minutes following the earthquake and the staff of 200 immediately shifted into a mass casualty protocol. They report that x-ray machines and operating rooms are in constant use. "Knowing that the need for assistance is both immediate and long-term, NHF will monitor the situation in Haiti and make additional donations during the long period of rebuilding," added Schumacher. NHF invites individuals to make donations directly to these three organizations or to NHF's Disaster Relief Fund: •Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage (www.holyangelshospice.org) •Partners in Health (www.pih.org) •Hopital Albert Schweitzer (www.hashaiti.org) •NHF's Disaster Relief Fund ------------------------------------- 1/31/10 LTel: There are no website updates to date on the website for the earthquake / No contact numbers either ------------------------------------- 1/12/10 Blog Update: Earthquake Devastates Haiti! Here is the latest from Haiti: At about 5:00 PM as I was almost ready to send this e-letter, the house began to sway and I could hear the sound of breaking glass and of walls falling. Haiti had just been hit by a major 7.0 earthquake. All the Heartline people are fine but the houses.especially the walls have sustained major damage. The wall at the boys' house is 75% gone as well as a major portion of the girls' house. In my house a good portion of the front wall is gone and a portion of the back wall. We are running off of batteries power and have no running water due to the pipes breaking. The people filled the streets running to somewhere. We do not really know the damage sustained throughout the rest of the city. All the children at the homes and the nannies and the Tlucek kids and visitors are sleeping outside tonight in the Buxman's yard due to several after shocks. There are people sitting in the streets as they are afraid to go in their homes due to aftershocks. Even s I typed that sentence we just had a strong aftershock. I am able to send this bu using the internet at a friends house that lives nearby. Our service has been knocked out. "John Mchoul" - Founder of Heartline http://heartlineministries.org/EarthquakeNeeds.aspx -> EMAIL UPDATE OF NEEDS REQUEST SENT TO SITE 2/1/10 LTel: Thank you for your concern, our web site will be updated with in the next month or so. What we do need is a new pumping system for our water supply, clean up the septic system and new transportation (vehicle). Food we can always use especially baby formula. Again thank you for your concern and offer of assistance. Fr. John Bellezza ------------------------------------------------- SOURCE OF NEWS ARTICLE: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-hospice-foundation-sends-funds-to-hospice-organizations-in-haiti-82156767.html National Hospice Foundation Sends Funds to Hospice Organizations in Haiti ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Using funds from its Disaster Relief Fund, the National Hospice Foundation has donated an initial $15,000 to Haitian earthquake relief. Three organizations doing on-the-ground work in Haiti have each received $5,000: Holy Angels Hospice, Partners in Health, and the Hopital Albert Schweitzer (Albert Schweitzer Hospital). "Just like everybody who has been watching the heartbreaking images from Haiti, NHF's board and staff have reacted with horror and sadness to the tragedy unfolding in that nation," said J. Donald Schumacher, President & CEO. "We were so grateful that past donations to the NHF Disaster Relief Fund allowed us to respond quickly with cash to these three fine organizations. It feels good to know we are doing something tangible to help in the wake of such devastation." Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage is located in Port-au-Prince. The facility is still standing, yet Holy Angels is in dire need of financial resources to ramp up service provision. Prior to the earthquake, they focused exclusively on caring for children. With current needs, Holy Angels plans to expand services. Partners in Health is a Boston-based international health agency that has been working in Haiti for more than 20 years. PIH works to bring modern medical care to poor communities in nine countries around the world. One of PIH's main goals in Haiti is to help with pain relief. PIH has deep roots and a major presence in Haiti, particularly in the Central Plateau region northeast of Port-au-Prince. The Hopital Albert Schweitzer is located 42 miles outside of Port-au-Prince and escaped damage. According to the hospital director, the 120-bed hospital went over capacity within minutes following the earthquake and the staff of 200 immediately shifted into a mass casualty protocol. They report that x-ray machines and operating rooms are in constant use. "Knowing that the need for assistance is both immediate and long-term, NHF will monitor the situation in Haiti and make additional donations during the long period of rebuilding," added Schumacher. NHF invites individuals to make donations directly to these three organizations or to NHF's Disaster Relief Fund: •Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage (www.holyangelshospice.org) •Partners in Health (www.pih.org) •Hopital Albert Schweitzer (www.hashaiti.org) •NHF's Disaster Relief Fund ------------------------------------- 1/31/10 LTel: There are no website updates to date on the website for the earthquake / No contact numbers either ------------------------------------- 1/12/10 Blog Update: Earthquake Devastates Haiti! Here is the latest from Haiti: At about 5:00 PM as I was almost ready to send this e-letter, the house began to sway and I could hear the sound of breaking glass and of walls falling. Haiti had just been hit by a major 7.0 earthquake. All the Heartline people are fine but the houses.especially the walls have sustained major damage. The wall at the boys' house is 75% gone as well as a major portion of the girls' house. In my house a good portion of the front wall is gone and a portion of the back wall. We are running off of batteries power and have no running water due to the pipes breaking. The people filled the streets running to somewhere. We do not really know the damage sustained throughout the rest of the city. All the children at the homes and the nannies and the Tlucek kids and visitors are sleeping outside tonight in the Buxman's yard due to several after shocks. There are people sitting in the streets as they are afraid to go in their homes due to aftershocks. Even s I typed that sentence we just had a strong aftershock. I am able to send this bu using the internet at a friends house that lives nearby. Our service has been knocked out. "John Mchoul" - Founder of Heartline http://heartlineministries.org/EarthquakeNeeds.aspx

notes: SOURCE OF NEWS ARTICLE: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-hospice-foundation-sends-funds-to-hospice-organizations-in-haiti-82156767.html National Hospice Foundation Sends Funds to Hospice Organizations in Haiti ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Using funds from its Disaster Relief Fund, the National Hospice Foundation has donated an initial $15,000 to Haitian earthquake relief. Three organizations doing on-the-ground work in Haiti have each received $5,000: Holy Angels Hospice, Partners in Health, and the Hopital Albert Schweitzer (Albert Schweitzer Hospital). "Just like everybody who has been watching the heartbreaking images from Haiti, NHF's board and staff have reacted with horror and sadness to the tragedy unfolding in that nation," said J. Donald Schumacher, President & CEO. "We were so grateful that past donations to the NHF Disaster Relief Fund allowed us to respond quickly with cash to these three fine organizations. It feels good to know we are doing something tangible to help in the wake of such devastation." Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage is located in Port-au-Prince. The facility is still standing, yet Holy Angels is in dire need of financial resources to ramp up service provision. Prior to the earthquake, they focused exclusively on caring for children. With current needs, Holy Angels plans to expand services. Partners in Health is a Boston-based international health agency that has been working in Haiti for more than 20 years. PIH works to bring modern medical care to poor communities in nine countries around the world. One of PIH's main goals in Haiti is to help with pain relief. PIH has deep roots and a major presence in Haiti, particularly in the Central Plateau region northeast of Port-au-Prince. The Hopital Albert Schweitzer is located 42 miles outside of Port-au-Prince and escaped damage. According to the hospital director, the 120-bed hospital went over capacity within minutes following the earthquake and the staff of 200 immediately shifted into a mass casualty protocol. They report that x-ray machines and operating rooms are in constant use. "Knowing that the need for assistance is both immediate and long-term, NHF will monitor the situation in Haiti and make additional donations during the long period of rebuilding," added Schumacher. NHF invites individuals to make donations directly to these three organizations or to NHF's Disaster Relief Fund: •Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage (www.holyangelshospice.org) •Partners in Health (www.pih.org) •Hopital Albert Schweitzer (www.hashaiti.org) •NHF's Disaster Relief Fund ------------------------------------- 1/31/10 LTel: There are no website updates to date on the website for the earthquake ------------------------------------- 1/12/10 Blog Update: Earthquake Devastates Haiti! Here is the latest from Haiti: At about 5:00 PM as I was almost ready to send this e-letter, the house began to sway and I could hear the sound of breaking glass and of walls falling. Haiti had just been hit by a major 7.0 earthquake. All the Heartline people are fine but the houses.especially the walls have sustained major damage. The wall at the boys' house is 75% gone as well as a major portion of the girls' house. In my house a good portion of the front wall is gone and a portion of the back wall. We are running off of batteries power and have no running water due to the pipes breaking. The people filled the streets running to somewhere. We do not really know the damage sustained throughout the rest of the city. All the children at the homes and the nannies and the Tlucek kids and visitors are sleeping outside tonight in the Buxman's yard due to several after shocks. There are people sitting in the streets as they are afraid to go in their homes due to aftershocks. Even s I typed that sentence we just had a strong aftershock. I am able to send this bu using the internet at a friends house that lives nearby. Our service has been knocked out. "John Mchoul" - Founder of Heartline http://heartlineministries.org/EarthquakeNeeds.aspx -> SOURCE OF NEWS ARTICLE: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-hospice-foundation-sends-funds-to-hospice-organizations-in-haiti-82156767.html National Hospice Foundation Sends Funds to Hospice Organizations in Haiti ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Using funds from its Disaster Relief Fund, the National Hospice Foundation has donated an initial $15,000 to Haitian earthquake relief. Three organizations doing on-the-ground work in Haiti have each received $5,000: Holy Angels Hospice, Partners in Health, and the Hopital Albert Schweitzer (Albert Schweitzer Hospital). "Just like everybody who has been watching the heartbreaking images from Haiti, NHF's board and staff have reacted with horror and sadness to the tragedy unfolding in that nation," said J. Donald Schumacher, President & CEO. "We were so grateful that past donations to the NHF Disaster Relief Fund allowed us to respond quickly with cash to these three fine organizations. It feels good to know we are doing something tangible to help in the wake of such devastation." Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage is located in Port-au-Prince. The facility is still standing, yet Holy Angels is in dire need of financial resources to ramp up service provision. Prior to the earthquake, they focused exclusively on caring for children. With current needs, Holy Angels plans to expand services. Partners in Health is a Boston-based international health agency that has been working in Haiti for more than 20 years. PIH works to bring modern medical care to poor communities in nine countries around the world. One of PIH's main goals in Haiti is to help with pain relief. PIH has deep roots and a major presence in Haiti, particularly in the Central Plateau region northeast of Port-au-Prince. The Hopital Albert Schweitzer is located 42 miles outside of Port-au-Prince and escaped damage. According to the hospital director, the 120-bed hospital went over capacity within minutes following the earthquake and the staff of 200 immediately shifted into a mass casualty protocol. They report that x-ray machines and operating rooms are in constant use. "Knowing that the need for assistance is both immediate and long-term, NHF will monitor the situation in Haiti and make additional donations during the long period of rebuilding," added Schumacher. NHF invites individuals to make donations directly to these three organizations or to NHF's Disaster Relief Fund: •Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage (www.holyangelshospice.org) •Partners in Health (www.pih.org) •Hopital Albert Schweitzer (www.hashaiti.org) •NHF's Disaster Relief Fund ------------------------------------- 1/31/10 LTel: There are no website updates to date on the website for the earthquake / No contact numbers either ------------------------------------- 1/12/10 Blog Update: Earthquake Devastates Haiti! Here is the latest from Haiti: At about 5:00 PM as I was almost ready to send this e-letter, the house began to sway and I could hear the sound of breaking glass and of walls falling. Haiti had just been hit by a major 7.0 earthquake. All the Heartline people are fine but the houses.especially the walls have sustained major damage. The wall at the boys' house is 75% gone as well as a major portion of the girls' house. In my house a good portion of the front wall is gone and a portion of the back wall. We are running off of batteries power and have no running water due to the pipes breaking. The people filled the streets running to somewhere. We do not really know the damage sustained throughout the rest of the city. All the children at the homes and the nannies and the Tlucek kids and visitors are sleeping outside tonight in the Buxman's yard due to several after shocks. There are people sitting in the streets as they are afraid to go in their homes due to aftershocks. Even s I typed that sentence we just had a strong aftershock. I am able to send this bu using the internet at a friends house that lives nearby. Our service has been knocked out. "John Mchoul" - Founder of Heartline http://heartlineministries.org/EarthquakeNeeds.aspx

name: Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage - 2010 Haiti Earthquake -> Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage (Heartline Ministries) - 2010 Haiti Earthquake
notes: SOURCE OF NEWS ARTICLE: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-hospice-foundation-sends-funds-to-hospice-organizations-in-haiti-82156767.html National Hospice Foundation Sends Funds to Hospice Organizations in Haiti ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Using funds from its Disaster Relief Fund, the National Hospice Foundation has donated an initial $15,000 to Haitian earthquake relief. Three organizations doing on-the-ground work in Haiti have each received $5,000: Holy Angels Hospice, Partners in Health, and the Hopital Albert Schweitzer (Albert Schweitzer Hospital). "Just like everybody who has been watching the heartbreaking images from Haiti, NHF's board and staff have reacted with horror and sadness to the tragedy unfolding in that nation," said J. Donald Schumacher, President & CEO. "We were so grateful that past donations to the NHF Disaster Relief Fund allowed us to respond quickly with cash to these three fine organizations. It feels good to know we are doing something tangible to help in the wake of such devastation." Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage is located in Port-au-Prince. The facility is still standing, yet Holy Angels is in dire need of financial resources to ramp up service provision. Prior to the earthquake, they focused exclusively on caring for children. With current needs, Holy Angels plans to expand services. Partners in Health is a Boston-based international health agency that has been working in Haiti for more than 20 years. PIH works to bring modern medical care to poor communities in nine countries around the world. One of PIH's main goals in Haiti is to help with pain relief. PIH has deep roots and a major presence in Haiti, particularly in the Central Plateau region northeast of Port-au-Prince. The Hopital Albert Schweitzer is located 42 miles outside of Port-au-Prince and escaped damage. According to the hospital director, the 120-bed hospital went over capacity within minutes following the earthquake and the staff of 200 immediately shifted into a mass casualty protocol. They report that x-ray machines and operating rooms are in constant use. "Knowing that the need for assistance is both immediate and long-term, NHF will monitor the situation in Haiti and make additional donations during the long period of rebuilding," added Schumacher. NHF invites individuals to make donations directly to these three organizations or to NHF's Disaster Relief Fund: •Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage (www.holyangelshospice.org) •Partners in Health (www.pih.org) •Hopital Albert Schweitzer (www.hashaiti.org) •NHF's Disaster Relief Fund ------------------------------------- 1/31/10 LTel: There are no website updates to date on the website for the earthquake -> SOURCE OF NEWS ARTICLE: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-hospice-foundation-sends-funds-to-hospice-organizations-in-haiti-82156767.html National Hospice Foundation Sends Funds to Hospice Organizations in Haiti ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Using funds from its Disaster Relief Fund, the National Hospice Foundation has donated an initial $15,000 to Haitian earthquake relief. Three organizations doing on-the-ground work in Haiti have each received $5,000: Holy Angels Hospice, Partners in Health, and the Hopital Albert Schweitzer (Albert Schweitzer Hospital). "Just like everybody who has been watching the heartbreaking images from Haiti, NHF's board and staff have reacted with horror and sadness to the tragedy unfolding in that nation," said J. Donald Schumacher, President & CEO. "We were so grateful that past donations to the NHF Disaster Relief Fund allowed us to respond quickly with cash to these three fine organizations. It feels good to know we are doing something tangible to help in the wake of such devastation." Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage is located in Port-au-Prince. The facility is still standing, yet Holy Angels is in dire need of financial resources to ramp up service provision. Prior to the earthquake, they focused exclusively on caring for children. With current needs, Holy Angels plans to expand services. Partners in Health is a Boston-based international health agency that has been working in Haiti for more than 20 years. PIH works to bring modern medical care to poor communities in nine countries around the world. One of PIH's main goals in Haiti is to help with pain relief. PIH has deep roots and a major presence in Haiti, particularly in the Central Plateau region northeast of Port-au-Prince. The Hopital Albert Schweitzer is located 42 miles outside of Port-au-Prince and escaped damage. According to the hospital director, the 120-bed hospital went over capacity within minutes following the earthquake and the staff of 200 immediately shifted into a mass casualty protocol. They report that x-ray machines and operating rooms are in constant use. "Knowing that the need for assistance is both immediate and long-term, NHF will monitor the situation in Haiti and make additional donations during the long period of rebuilding," added Schumacher. NHF invites individuals to make donations directly to these three organizations or to NHF's Disaster Relief Fund: •Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage (www.holyangelshospice.org) •Partners in Health (www.pih.org) •Hopital Albert Schweitzer (www.hashaiti.org) •NHF's Disaster Relief Fund ------------------------------------- 1/31/10 LTel: There are no website updates to date on the website for the earthquake ------------------------------------- 1/12/10 Blog Update: Earthquake Devastates Haiti! Here is the latest from Haiti: At about 5:00 PM as I was almost ready to send this e-letter, the house began to sway and I could hear the sound of breaking glass and of walls falling. Haiti had just been hit by a major 7.0 earthquake. All the Heartline people are fine but the houses.especially the walls have sustained major damage. The wall at the boys' house is 75% gone as well as a major portion of the girls' house. In my house a good portion of the front wall is gone and a portion of the back wall. We are running off of batteries power and have no running water due to the pipes breaking. The people filled the streets running to somewhere. We do not really know the damage sustained throughout the rest of the city. All the children at the homes and the nannies and the Tlucek kids and visitors are sleeping outside tonight in the Buxman's yard due to several after shocks. There are people sitting in the streets as they are afraid to go in their homes due to aftershocks. Even s I typed that sentence we just had a strong aftershock. I am able to send this bu using the internet at a friends house that lives nearby. Our service has been knocked out. "John Mchoul" - Founder of Heartline http://heartlineministries.org/EarthquakeNeeds.aspx

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mission: Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage is dedicated to helping the children of Haiti - in particular, those who are terminally ill or have serious disabilities. Father Tony with Peterson, a toddler afflicted with hydrocephalus. Although Haiti is located only 700 miles from the coast of Florida, it is, in every sense, a world away. Haiti is a desperate nation where, for most of the population, providing the basic necessities of food, clothing and shelter is a daily struggle. And the devastation caused this fall by the series of hurricanes that swept across the Caribbean has turned a desperate situation into a deadly crisis, with transportation cut off to many areas, food and water in short supply, and prices escalating rapidly. As is often the case, it is the children who suffer the most. The availability of medical care in Haiti is limited, and infant mortality rates are the highest in the Western Hemisphere. Due to malnutrition and lack of medical care for mothers, many children are born with afflictions that are relatively rare, and usually treatable, in developed countries. Hydrocephalus and cerebral palsy are common, as are cleft palate and other crippling birth defects. In Haiti, these conditions represent a death sentence, and it is not uncommon for infants with any affliction to be left in the streets or garbage dumps to die, painfully and alone. Our mission is to reach out to these children - the most helpless and voiceless among us. They are brought to us by parents who cannot care for them, through other medical missions and clinics, and sometimes they are simply left at our doorstep. We provide a safe haven - a clean, warm bed, regular nutritious meals, medications and medical care, and ensure that older children who are able can attend school. When possible, we arrange through local doctors or through the generous donation of services by doctors and hospitals in the U.S., for treatments or surgeries that will help some of these children live normal lives. Too often, however, all we can offer a child is comfort and prayer in their final days. -> Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage is dedicated to helping the children of Haiti - in particular, those who are terminally ill or have serious disabilities. Father Tony with Peterson, a toddler afflicted with hydrocephalus. Although Haiti is located only 700 miles from the coast of Florida, it is, in every sense, a world away. Haiti is a desperate nation where, for most of the population, providing the basic necessities of food, clothing and shelter is a daily struggle. And the devastation caused this fall by the series of hurricanes that swept across the Caribbean has turned a desperate situation into a deadly crisis, with transportation cut off to many areas, food and water in short supply, and prices escalating rapidly. As is often the case, it is the children who suffer the most. The availability of medical care in Haiti is limited, and infant mortality rates are the highest in the Western Hemisphere. Due to malnutrition and lack of medical care for mothers, many children are born with afflictions that are relatively rare, and usually treatable, in developed countries. Hydrocephalus and cerebral palsy are common, as are cleft palate and other crippling birth defects. In Haiti, these conditions represent a death sentence, and it is not uncommon for infants with any affliction to be left in the streets or garbage dumps to die, painfully and alone. Our mission is to reach out to these children - the most helpless and voiceless among us. They are brought to us by parents who cannot care for them, through other medical missions and clinics, and sometimes they are simply left at our doorstep. We provide a safe haven - a clean, warm bed, regular nutritious meals, medications and medical care, and ensure that older children who are able can attend school. When possible, we arrange through local doctors or through the generous donation of services by doctors and hospitals in the U.S., for treatments or surgeries that will help some of these children live normal lives. Too often, however, all we can offer a child is comfort and prayer in their final days.
cat_notes: -> Sent the following email 1/31/10 LTel: Hello Brother Tony, I've read news articles that state the Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage site is okay and the children/staff are not injured. However, you website doesn't include any updates or plea for any needs. We are serving orphanages by getting assessments for any critical needs such as food, water, tents, medical supplies, etc. Can you tell me if this site has any such needs? If so, please provide a detailed list so that we can get the information to on the ground NGO's that are working on supply routes for orphanages.

town: -> Port-au-Prince
address: -> MAILING ADDRESS: Holy Angels Children Society, P.O. Box 2142, South Hampton, NJ 08088
notes: SOURCE OF NEWS ARTICLE: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-hospice-foundation-sends-funds-to-hospice-organizations-in-haiti-82156767.html National Hospice Foundation Sends Funds to Hospice Organizations in Haiti ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Using funds from its Disaster Relief Fund, the National Hospice Foundation has donated an initial $15,000 to Haitian earthquake relief. Three organizations doing on-the-ground work in Haiti have each received $5,000: Holy Angels Hospice, Partners in Health, and the Hopital Albert Schweitzer (Albert Schweitzer Hospital). "Just like everybody who has been watching the heartbreaking images from Haiti, NHF's board and staff have reacted with horror and sadness to the tragedy unfolding in that nation," said J. Donald Schumacher, President & CEO. "We were so grateful that past donations to the NHF Disaster Relief Fund allowed us to respond quickly with cash to these three fine organizations. It feels good to know we are doing something tangible to help in the wake of such devastation." Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage is located in Port-au-Prince. The facility is still standing, yet Holy Angels is in dire need of financial resources to ramp up service provision. Prior to the earthquake, they focused exclusively on caring for children. With current needs, Holy Angels plans to expand services. Partners in Health is a Boston-based international health agency that has been working in Haiti for more than 20 years. PIH works to bring modern medical care to poor communities in nine countries around the world. One of PIH's main goals in Haiti is to help with pain relief. PIH has deep roots and a major presence in Haiti, particularly in the Central Plateau region northeast of Port-au-Prince. The Hopital Albert Schweitzer is located 42 miles outside of Port-au-Prince and escaped damage. According to the hospital director, the 120-bed hospital went over capacity within minutes following the earthquake and the staff of 200 immediately shifted into a mass casualty protocol. They report that x-ray machines and operating rooms are in constant use. "Knowing that the need for assistance is both immediate and long-term, NHF will monitor the situation in Haiti and make additional donations during the long period of rebuilding," added Schumacher. NHF invites individuals to make donations directly to these three organizations or to NHF's Disaster Relief Fund: •Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage (www.holyangelshospice.org) •Partners in Health (www.pih.org) •Hopital Albert Schweitzer (www.hashaiti.org) •NHF's Disaster Relief Fund -> SOURCE OF NEWS ARTICLE: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-hospice-foundation-sends-funds-to-hospice-organizations-in-haiti-82156767.html National Hospice Foundation Sends Funds to Hospice Organizations in Haiti ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Using funds from its Disaster Relief Fund, the National Hospice Foundation has donated an initial $15,000 to Haitian earthquake relief. Three organizations doing on-the-ground work in Haiti have each received $5,000: Holy Angels Hospice, Partners in Health, and the Hopital Albert Schweitzer (Albert Schweitzer Hospital). "Just like everybody who has been watching the heartbreaking images from Haiti, NHF's board and staff have reacted with horror and sadness to the tragedy unfolding in that nation," said J. Donald Schumacher, President & CEO. "We were so grateful that past donations to the NHF Disaster Relief Fund allowed us to respond quickly with cash to these three fine organizations. It feels good to know we are doing something tangible to help in the wake of such devastation." Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage is located in Port-au-Prince. The facility is still standing, yet Holy Angels is in dire need of financial resources to ramp up service provision. Prior to the earthquake, they focused exclusively on caring for children. With current needs, Holy Angels plans to expand services. Partners in Health is a Boston-based international health agency that has been working in Haiti for more than 20 years. PIH works to bring modern medical care to poor communities in nine countries around the world. One of PIH's main goals in Haiti is to help with pain relief. PIH has deep roots and a major presence in Haiti, particularly in the Central Plateau region northeast of Port-au-Prince. The Hopital Albert Schweitzer is located 42 miles outside of Port-au-Prince and escaped damage. According to the hospital director, the 120-bed hospital went over capacity within minutes following the earthquake and the staff of 200 immediately shifted into a mass casualty protocol. They report that x-ray machines and operating rooms are in constant use. "Knowing that the need for assistance is both immediate and long-term, NHF will monitor the situation in Haiti and make additional donations during the long period of rebuilding," added Schumacher. NHF invites individuals to make donations directly to these three organizations or to NHF's Disaster Relief Fund: •Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage (www.holyangelshospice.org) •Partners in Health (www.pih.org) •Hopital Albert Schweitzer (www.hashaiti.org) •NHF's Disaster Relief Fund ------------------------------------- 1/31/10 LTel: There are no website updates to date on the website for the earthquake
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mission: Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage is dedicated to helping the children of Haiti - in particular, those who are terminally ill or have serious disabilities. Father Tony with Peterson, a toddler afflicted with hydrocephalus. Although Haiti is located only 700 miles from the coast of Florida, it is, in every sense, a world away. Haiti is a desperate nation where, for most of the population, providing the basic necessities of food, clothing and shelter is a daily struggle. And the devastation caused this fall by the series of hurricanes that swept across the Caribbean has turned a desperate situation into a deadly crisis, with transportation cut off to many areas, food and water in short supply, and prices escalating rapidly. As is often the case, it is the children who suffer the most. The availability of medical care in Haiti is limited, and infant mortality rates are the highest in the Western Hemisphere. Due to malnutrition and lack of medical care for mothers, many children are born with afflictions that are relatively rare, and usually treatable, in developed countries. Hydrocephalus and cerebral palsy are common, as are cleft palate and other crippling birth defects. In Haiti, these conditions represent a death sentence, and it is not uncommon for infants with any affliction to be left in the streets or garbage dumps to die, painfully and alone. Our mission is to reach out to these children - the most helpless and voiceless among us. They are brought to us by parents who cannot care for them, through other medical missions and clinics, and sometimes they are simply left at our doorstep. We provide a safe haven - a clean, warm bed, regular nutritious meals, medications and medical care, and ensure that older children who are able can attend school. When possible, we arrange through local doctors or through the generous donation of services by doctors and hospitals in the U.S., for treatments or surgeries that will help some of these children live normal lives. Too often, however, all we can offer a child is comfort and prayer in their final days. -> Holy Angels Hospice & Orphanage is dedicated to helping the children of Haiti - in particular, those who are terminally ill or have serious disabilities. Father Tony with Peterson, a toddler afflicted with hydrocephalus. Although Haiti is located only 700 miles from the coast of Florida, it is, in every sense, a world away. Haiti is a desperate nation where, for most of the population, providing the basic necessities of food, clothing and shelter is a daily struggle. And the devastation caused this fall by the series of hurricanes that swept across the Caribbean has turned a desperate situation into a deadly crisis, with transportation cut off to many areas, food and water in short supply, and prices escalating rapidly. As is often the case, it is the children who suffer the most. The availability of medical care in Haiti is limited, and infant mortality rates are the highest in the Western Hemisphere. Due to malnutrition and lack of medical care for mothers, many children are born with afflictions that are relatively rare, and usually treatable, in developed countries. Hydrocephalus and cerebral palsy are common, as are cleft palate and other crippling birth defects. In Haiti, these conditions represent a death sentence, and it is not uncommon for infants with any affliction to be left in the streets or garbage dumps to die, painfully and alone. Our mission is to reach out to these children - the most helpless and voiceless among us. They are brought to us by parents who cannot care for them, through other medical missions and clinics, and sometimes they are simply left at our doorstep. We provide a safe haven - a clean, warm bed, regular nutritious meals, medications and medical care, and ensure that older children who are able can attend school. When possible, we arrange through local doctors or through the generous donation of services by doctors and hospitals in the U.S., for treatments or surgeries that will help some of these children live normal lives. Too often, however, all we can offer a child is comfort and prayer in their final days.