-St. David's is one of the founding members of the Haiti Outreach Mission (HOM). -HOM [www.haitioutreachmission.org] performs their mission work in both Port-au-Prince and Mirebalais. -Currently, the hub of their operations in Haiti is in the city of Mirebalais. -In Mirebalais, HOM works with the priests of both St. Louis Catholic and St. Pierre Episcopal churches. -Trinity and St. Vincent schools are schools in Port-au-Prince which have been visited by HOM members and are dear to our hearts for the work they do in Haiti.
Donations are always needed, make checks payable to: "St. David's Episcopal Church" and mail to the church - please place "HOM - Acct 152" in the Memo line.
The 2012 Mission Trip will take place from February 25th through March 2nd.
OTC medicines needed for this year's trip are: Antibiotic creams (triple antibiotic, Bacitracin, Neosporin, etc.) Hydrocortisone cream (Cortaid, Hydrocortisone 10, etc.) Aspirin Tylenol / Ibuprofen Old Luggage (used to carry medications to Haiti then left there)
All medications must NOT expire before July 2012. Bring items to church before Sunday, February 12th (collection bin in vestibule), OR send us a check and we'll shop for you.
Below is video on the history of our Haiti Outreach Mission work.
Help rebuild Haiti's Holy Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Before Earthquake
After Earthquake
Why? - many other organizations are already handling the humanitarian needs - the spiritual needs are handled by the church and the Episcopal Church in Haiti can't do it alone - importance of Episcopal Cathedral in Haiti - view Wall Street Journal video - FAQ sheet - click here
View a short video appeal by Rev. Joseph Constant, Special Coordinator for Haiti
View a short video appeal by the Episcopal Presiding Bishop The Most Reverend Katherine Jefferts Shori
(Funds donated are overseen by the Episcopal Church Foundation. They have designated a coordinator to handle the disbursement of these donations. The Episcopal Church Foundation will issue a letter confirming the donation for tax purposes.)
Haiti Outreach Mission (HOM) is always accepting donations to support the medical mission trips to Haiti - just use the HOM web site: www.haitioutreachmission.org Use the "Give" tab (this uses Pay Pal for donations).
For those uncomfortable with that option, please send checks to: Haiti Outreach Mission 2025 West Long Lake Road, Suite 108 Troy, MI 48098-4100
16200 West Twelve Mile Road | Southfield, MI 48076 | 248.557.5430 |