New Years 2021 Update
Happy Holidays!
No matter what you celebrate this is the year to be grateful for what we have, especially our health. We are thankful and grateful for you and your loyal support!
2020 Mission to Haiti
We hope to travel to Haiti in March 2021, depending on the distribution of the vaccine.
In the event we are unable to travel, our workers are prepared to deliver backpacks and take information for the students. Keep us in your prayers!
One Shipment in 2020!
We re-evaluated our shipping timeframe and decided to ship only once in 2020. 82 bins left the church in September and every-thing arrived in tack and safely. Total cost for shipping was $100.00 x 82 = $8,200.00.
Generator
Two automotive batteries were purchased in April. We replace 2 each year for the generator = $200.00 each or $400.00 for 2020.
Ceiling at Bureau Leclerc
We were so grateful for donations to repair the roof. We also raised enough to paint the ceiling inside to remove the water stains! God bless parishioners of St. Bernard!
Sponsor Children in our 6 Schools!
As noted with your tuition paperwork, some children were no longer attending schools sponsored by our Sisters. We strive to be sure that sponsors know their donation is going to the child’s education. If the child is not in one of our schools, we cannot guarantee they are in school. We have children who still need sponsors on our website.
We assisted 296 Students in 2020!
University Students! University study in Haiti is difficult. The atmosphere of the country and the pandemic have caused our students to lose a semester of school. We are happy to say they are taking their exams and planning to continue in Jan & Feb of 2021. We have two students graduating in 2021! Mafalda Cherestal in Cosmetology and Arseline Petit Frere in Hotel Mgt. We are very proud of all of our students!
FATV Segment 12/16/20
Did you see our Haitian Outreach segment on FATV? Go to YouTube: FATV, Discussing Fitchburg Now, Sam Squalia, Dec 16th 7pm; Or go to the website www.FATV . Diego Dorlean was with us via Zoom in Haiti. He was able to show us around the campus of University of Port au Prince. He discussed some of the hardships students endure when trying to get a higher education. Check it out!
Fund Raising for 2021!
What will 2021 bring? Who knows! We are still here working for the children of Haiti and appreciate your continued support. Watch for further information as the year goes on.
New Program in 2021!
We are starting “Larry’s Food Fund”. Donations can be made to this fund which will be given to students who do not receive “rice money”. We also hope to start a “Breakfast Program” at one of our schools. It is important that our students eat at least once a day!
50th Anniversary
Our sisters will have a mass of celebration in January 2021 for their 50th Anniversary as an order. Say a prayer for them and the continued work that they do with the children of Haiti. It all works!
Thank you!
We wish you a very peaceful and blessed Holiday Season, and good health and joy in the coming year!
A mass in thanksgiving for sponsors and donors was held in September 2020 at St. Bernard’s Parish at St. Camillus church.
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