Haiti Relief Project Announces Support for Several Projects

The Haiti Relief Project (HRP) today announced that it has dispersed $12,000 4 in grant funds amongst several schools, health centers and other organizations in Haiti, that are still struggling to recover after the 2010 earthquake. The framework of these grants is that HRP will support the schools at $2,500 per year, and fund additional, worthy projects on an ad hoc basis.

The flagship projects chosen are a small school serving about 80 students in a very remote area of Jacmel, Haiti, and another school in Petit-Goave, Haiti. The health center is located not far from Portail Leogane, near the old railroad tracks (locally known as “Route Rail”). There, a doctor from Florida regularly visits to provide services to severely disabled individuals. The church will receive a one-time contribution, $4,000 towards the $20,000 needed to finish rebuilding. Recipients are grateful to God for the generosity and kindness of residents from all over the Jersey Shore.

Oversight for Haiti Relief Project is provided by pastors of 4 Monmouth County churches: Rev. Sony Augustin of First United Methodist Church; Rev. Jean Guy Florival of First Haitian Baptist Church, Rev. Mesidor Germain of Church of God of Prophecy, and Rev. Cedric Miller of Living Word Church. Participation and collaboration from other churches are welcome, as are visitors to accompany them when visiting project locations in various parts of Haiti. The local restauranteur, Marilyn Schlossbach, has been such a visitor, to Haiti and regularly participates in planning meetings. HRP is committed to transparency, and intends to keep the community informed about fundraising efforts and future grants.

About the Haiti Relief Project Fund

In the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Monmouth County clergy, churches and concerned citizens came together to raise funds and supplies worth over $100,000 to distribute to those affected. As the needs in Haiti are ongoing, the Fund is committed to support identified needs in years to come.

Contact

Rev. Sony Augustin

First United Methodist Church/Haiti Relief Fund

906 Grand Ave

Asbury Park, NJ 07712

(732) 775-2693