UPDATE February 19, 2010.   Although communication has made it difficult to provide frequent updates, we have continued to work around the clock in and around Port-au-Prince with the Haiti Response Coalition to address the immediate needs of those affected by last month's earthquake.  Last week alone, we helped distribute 1-week food supplies to over 350 families, delivered 24,000 gallons of water to 5 communities, delivered medicines to several mobile clinics, distributed 4,000 drinking water sachets, and purchased 140 tarps for temporary shelters.  The Coalition is also working with communities to assess their needs and develop their own plans for long-term recovery.  Cornerstones of these community-led projects will be cash-for-work and agricultural initiatives.  As the plans become finalized, they will be posted.  HEH is proud to report that, thanks to your support, we have raised over $26,000, and that 100% of that sum has gone directly to the programs described here.  As we transition into longer-term recovery efforts, please help us continue to help these communies still suffering tremendously.

UPDATE January 20, 2010.  Through your continued support, we were able to send an additional $5,000 in aid to Haiti from the Dominican Republic.  Among the items purchased in Santo Domingo were rubbing alcohol, disinfectant, tape, gauze, splinting supplies, and food. 

UPDATE January 16, 2010.  Today, we transported an additional $800 in rescue equipment, emergency medical supplies, and food into Haiti from the Dominican Republic.  We will continue to update as we receive communication from the ground.

UPDATE January 15, 2010.  Today, our first $10,000 of aid was sent to Port-au-Prince.  With the help of CARE Haiti, every dollar is used to purchase food, water, sanitation, emergency supplies, and life-saving health services in the disaster area.  We will continue to distribute aid as additional funds become available.  Thank you for your support.

On January 12, 2010, Haiti was struck by the most devastating earthquake of this century.  We have drafted an initial plan to replicate our 2008 Bridgeway-HEH Haiti Hurricane Relief program, through which we partnered with accountable collaborators on the ground and capable of acting quickly and implementing precious resources where they are needed most.  Among those partners are CARE Haiti, Hope for Haiti’s Children (HFHC), and Health Empowering Humanity, Inc. (HEH).  While we will take a multi-pronged approach to facilitate community-level recovery in the near future,  our immediate emphasis is to raise funds to activate our resources in Port au Prince, Haiti.  We are working with numerous Houston area groups to pool our efforts in raising funds, goods, and any other resources we can supply to our partners on the ground. Health Empowering Humanity, Inc. (HEH), a 501c3 organization and one of the leading organizations in this coalition, is serving as the clearinghouse for all funds raised and is accepting donations online towards this effort at www.HoustonHaitiEarthquakeRelief.org and www.heh.org .  100% of all contributions during this relief period will go to help the people of Haiti during this difficult time.  No overhead costs will be subtracted.  Please list Houston Haiti Earthquake Relief in the memo line. Thank you for all of your help, and check back periodically for updates. 

- Houston Haiti Earthquake Relief Team

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                   

We are an IRS designated 501(c)(3) organization, therefore all donations are tax deductible.  checks can be made out to Health Empowering Humanity, Inc. and mailed to P.O. Box 300551; Houston, TX 77230. If you are interested in contributing to these efforts or in aiding us to provide a sustained presence into the future, please make a donation at our link on the right or hold a fundraiser on our behalf. Your interest is sincerely appreciated.  Please feel free to contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .