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Dr. Dopf is Back From Haiti

Dr. Craig Dopf, UW-Health Surgeon who practices at Meriter Hospital, has returned from Haiti. Dr. Jan Byrd from the Haiti Project organized his trip and flew with him to Ft. Lauderdale and put him on the plane to Haiti. Meriter provided 165 pounds of medical supplies for his mission. On WISC-TV Live at 5, Dr. Dopf recommended that people Donate to the Haiti Project's emergency relief fund: "If people donate to that fund, they can be assured it'll end up in the right hands."


Dr. Dopf and his wife, Krista, have posted news and photos of his mission on the Meriter Facebook page - and tonight and tomorrow more stories will appear through the Madison media.

Haitian Dinner Fundraiser !
Wisconsin Dells Holy Cross Church: 322 Unity Drive

Wednesday, Feb. 3rd
5 - 7
$8 Adults; $5 children
Rice & Beans, Chicken, Mangos, Plantains & Haitian Coffee

Call the church to reserve, for carry out or for more info: (608) 254-8623

Bishop Miller's appeal to help
January 13, 2010

Dear Friends in Christ,

I write to ask your prayers and assistance for the people of Haiti who have been so devastated by yesterday’s earthquake. As a diocesan community we have had a long-standing relationship of deep affection and concern for the Diocese of Haiti and its people, particularly in the community of Jeannette.

I am pleased to report that the two young men who were part of a recent mission trip from this diocese, and who are still in Haiti, are safe, and, it is hoped, will return home soon.

At present we do not know the status of the facilities in Jeannette. We have received an unconfirmed report that the nearby town of Leogane was less severely affected. I pray that is the case for the people of Jeannette. I promise to keep you apprised of information regarding Jeannette as it becomes available.

The devastation in other parts of the country is great. I am asking each congregation to take a special collection, which will be sent through Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) for the people of Haiti as they begin to rebuild. Alternately, those wishing to make a direct contribution to ERD may do so at www.er-d.org/donate-select.php

Thank you for your compassionate response.

Yours in Christ,

+Steve A. Miller
Bishop

 

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Earthquake update HERE


Channel 3000 Interviews Jan Byrd,
Molly & Christophe Nicaise about Haiti

Tuesday's devastating earthquake has put already desperate people in a hopeless situation. Please donate to our emergency relief fund- we'll use our resources on the ground in Haiti to help bring food, water and medical assistance to those in need. Solidarity takes on a new meaning this morning.

Singing Rooster
Delicious Haitian Mountain
Blue Coffee

Singing Rooster - Delicious Haitian Mountain Bleu Coffee

Haitian COFFEE ! Now more than ever, Haitians need long-term economic development assistance. Coffee is an already existing and obvious solution. Please join us in our efforts to help Haiti by assisting their coffee infrastructure.

Our Haitian Mountain Blue coffee is rare and comes from the same type of coffee plant & is grown in a similar region as the wildly successful Jamaican Blue bean - but at a fraction of the price.

We ship beans green from Haiti to Madison; we air roast beans in small batches every few weeks to provide FRESH and EXCELLENT tasting coffee.

Our Mountain Bleu roast is medium dark, rich & SMOOTH; cool nights at high altitudes produce gentle / nonacidic & FLAVORFUL coffees!

And most importantly: OVER $5 a bag goes back to Haiti: $2 to haitian coffee farmers and $3 to the Haiti Project.

Our Mission The Haiti Project is an Outreach Ministry of the Episcopal Dioceses of Milwaukee. We work in partnership with others from all walks of life who share the belief that education, clean water, access to medicine, and compassion are basic human necessities.

Ending poverty in Haiti is multifaceted, and we take our role of stewardship seriously. That’s why more than 90% of our expenses are used for programs that directly affect the people living in Haiti - especially the small and mountainous community of Jeannette. 100% of our funding comes from private sources, including individuals, churches, corporations and grants.
Our collective goal is to promote self-sufficiency and independence.

Join us. Let us know you're interested.

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Diocese of Milwaukee - Haiti Project
804 E. Juneau Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202


Project Coordinator:
Jan Byrd
608-212-7971
janis.byrd@verizon.net

Diocese of Eau Claire Coordinator:
John & Carol Meacham
N5910 Yellowsands
Spooner, WI 54801

johnm1825@yahoo.com


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