Special Talk at Library Concerning Haiti Earthquake Aftermath and Volunteering Efforts

[Editor's note: The information below was issued in a press statement from the Reading Public Library.]

Six Days in Haiti

Two years ago, the worst earthquake in two hundred years devastated the country of Haiti. This catastrophic event caused thousands of deaths and millions of people to become displaced. St. Boniface Haiti Foundation was one of the many organizations that send aid to this ravaged country. Local residents Ron and Maureen D’Addario will speak about their experiences in Haiti with the foundation at Reading Public Library’s LiveWires Coffee & More program series on Tuesday, January 10 at 10:00 a.m.

Founded by the parishioners of St. Boniface Church in Quincy, the foundation’s mission is to serve the poorest of the poor in rural Haiti with healthcare and humanitarian aid. The D’Addarios spent six days in Haiti with the volunteer group and will show pictures and narrate their experiences among the Haitians.

This program is presented by LiveWires – Lifelong Learning in the Library and is sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library. This event is free of charge.  Coffee and refreshments are available at 9:30 a.m.

Call the Library at 781-944-0840 for further information.