From George Riley:
My daughter has just completed arranging with her Haitian contacts the first delivery and distribution of food and emergency supplies to earthquake victims in the hardest hit areas - rice, beans, corn, pasta, flour, oil, fish, milk, diapers, soap, sanitary products, toothpaste and brushes, and more. A second truckload is now needed but needs funding for supplies and gasoline. This is a prime example of Haitians helping Haitians and building local resilience.

From Ethna Riley Fernandes:
Dear Community,
A few years ago, I had the privilege of visiting friends and family in Haiti. While I was in Les Cayes, I was welcomed, fed, and hosted by an incredible family led by a powerfully beautiful woman everyone calls "Manmi B" (Mommy B). Manmi B cares not only for all of her children and grandchildren but also for other local children and families through her church. In US terms, she has often opened her home as a foster mom as well.

When I spoke to Manmi B, she shared that she and her family are sleeping outside. Their home was damaged in the earthquake Saturday, and-- like most of their neighbors-- they do not feel safe inside. For them, and others who survived, the long road toward repair stretches ahead. At the moment, however, thousands of people are destabilized- hungry, hurt, and homeless. The need for solidarity and assistance is urgent.

In whatever way you choose, I urge you to support disaster relief in Haiti right now. However, if you want to join me in getting at least 2 truckloads of food delivered immediately and directly to folks who were impacted in Les Cayes and Jeremie see below. Our Haitian friends and family are mobilized and ready to purchase, deliver and distribute within the next few days:
• My foster brother in the capital has already secured a truck, and arrangements are being made with the bulk food supplier.
• A group of trusted friends in Les Cayes, and family members in Jeremie, are ready and willing to ensure the food is distributed fairly, with priority going to those who are in the most need.

I can personally assure you every single dollar will make it there, and that every little bit truly counts.

Options for sending money:
GoFundMe campaign: https://gofund.me/d2c2ecc6
Venmo: @Ethna-Fernandes
PayPal: msriley617@gmail.com
CashApp: $vernardfernandes

• If you prefer to make a Tax-Deductible Donation to the House of Peace designated for this effort, please feel free to do so. Contact Carrie at 978-356-9395 if you have questions about this option.