Oct 26, 2016
Fortunately, the weekend rains gave way to sun on Monday afternoon. Tuesday, food and supplies delivered to Jeremie on Friday finally made their way to Sassier. The road is too steep and slippery for the large truck when the road is wet. Now that three weeks have...
Oct 24, 2016
While Chicagoans everywhere cheered the Cubs on to the World Series victory, our local Haitian partners have continued their work to relieve the suffering of those in the Sassier area. Deacon Gerry Keenan, President Having done his part for the Cubs, Zanmi...
Oct 21, 2016
“Thank you so much, sisters and brothers! Without you, we would be dead.” It’s three weeks since Hurricane Matthew left Sassier and Jeremie in shambles. Even though some food and other assistance has gotten through, very little has gotten to remote...
Oct 19, 2016
Rainy Day Blues The misery index in Sassier is rising. The Fall Rainy Season has arrived in the Sassier area, right about on time. Usually, the rains are welcome, as they provide moisture for the crops planted in the September. “The rains bring life,”...
Oct 14, 2016
We’ve had three good days of work in Sassier, but it’s just the start of a long process, as the needs are many and great. While providing immediate relief is still our top priority, we’ve also begun to lay the groundwork for the rebuilding efforts...