Few weeks after the earthquake things don’t look much different!
I have been putting a lot of miles on my parents’ van bring food, clothing, tarps, and toiletry items to hundreds since I got back from the Dominican Republic two weeks ago. It is hard to see the reality of the country I love so dearly. A broken people and the stories make you want to scream. There are numerous organization on the ground but many needy people are still falling through the cracks. That is where Heart for Home has been helping.
Driving from Cayes to Port-au-Prince is about a 4 Haitian tiring hours drive. So far, I have managed to make at least 3 trips a week visiting and sharing food to churches, orphanages, and communities that don’t have a connection with big organizations to get food.When we can’t find donated food to share with the people, we purchase it from stores and drive it to the people.
Nearly a million people are now homeless, living under tents made out of sheets, rags, and tarps. Sanitary is a issue and they are in desperate needs to get out of this temporary style housing. Most of the people are panicking and are hoping that it will not rain for a while although the dust is making them sick. They fear that if it rains, they will have no where to go.
So far, I have shared and prayed with orphanages in Ganthier, Croix-des-Bouquette, Pastors in Jacmel, Mariani, Leogane, and Cote-de-Fer. I trust the items to the pastors and orphanages in the communities, and they share it with the people around them. Such way of doing it differs Heart for Home greatly from the big organizations who choose to share it directly to the long lineup of people.
The most requested things from the people now are tents and tarps. If you have any or can purchase some, please do so and send the to us and we will make sure that they get directly to those who are in most needs of them.
Using the tarps.
You may also contribute financially to help cover the cost of food, water, and other necessities.
I have not been feeling well over the last two days, pray that I will recover quickly so I can continue to share and travel. Pray for my wife Mandy as she is in Canada now. Pray for a bigger vehicle that will facilitate us to get across the mountains with less stress possible. Pray for more helpers and better managers on the ground. A lot of money has come in to Haiti, but almost a month, yet we are seeing much being done in term of helping with basic needs.
Send tents and items to Haiti:
Ricot and/or Mandy Leon
c/o Agape Flights CAY 21696
100 Airport Avenue
Venice, FL 34285
Phone Haiti: 011-509-3769-6101
Send Cash or Checks to Canada:
Heart for Home c/o Oakpark Church of Christ
11263 Oakfield Dr. SW,
Calgary, AB T2W 4M2
Phone Canada: 403-251-5150
Wow that must be heart breaking to see what you are seeing., The pictures are a real eye opener and thanks for the update. Again the world depends on people like you who are helping those in need and also to the people who have made donations to help those in need as well. Hope you feel better soon. You are in our thoughts along with all those who are suffering. Peace and love.
hey Ricot
sorry its taken almost a month for me to read this. it made me smile to hear how heart for home is helping haitian people after the earthquake and im glad the help we (Canada and any other countries) have sent is being put to good use! i spoke with mandy and told her i’ve agreed to help by sending some finances to oak park. i havent come across any tarps or tents yet, but if i do i will send em your way, blessings brother, Tim