Dump Truck
HCRM has purchased it's long-needed dump truck! It's used and needs some work, but Pastor is very happy to have it! He thanks all whose donations made it possible. The dump truck will save him a great deal of money during construction of the new orphanage.
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With about 120 children now at HCRM, the need for the new orphanage is great. HCRM is looking for volunteers to help build the security wall around the perimeter on the new property in Gressier so the building construction can begin. Experience with stone/cement construction would be helpful but is not necessary. Please contact HCRM if you are interested in helping with this project. And please continue to pray for the children, employees, volunteers and directors of HCRM.
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news from Dr. Leininger
Here's an excerpt from a March 6th email sent to adoptive parents from Dr. Leininger at HCRM:
"You may already know that 11 children flew from HCRM/Haiti on a donated charter flight to Miami today.....The process started yesterday when 7 of our children and sponsors were taken from the US Embassy in an embassy van to the airport and Haitian customs. They were denied boarding.....because they did not have a passport, a new requirement as of yesterday. After several hours of negotiations between the governments, the Haitian gov't agreed to make passports, and have them ready for the 44 flying on the charter flight today.....Had 7 of our group not tried to leave yesterday, and created the international event, no one would have flown today, and I don't know when another charter flight would have been available.....The stories of our group staying in the embassy with 7 children are touching and I hope they are shared with you at another time. Please thank the Lord for his goodness in all of this and remember the two who still need to leave. Both of them waiting for the prime minister's signature.......This has been 7 weeks that I will never forget. You all have beautiful and wonderful children and I have enjoyed every moment with them. In Christ....John"
Dump truck?
As of today, Feb 19th, there are about 115 children at HCRM. As more children's adoptions are completed, Pastor Jean Fritz and Madame will be able to take in other children. Regarding construction of the new building, Pastor is in need of a dump truck. He says it will be useful in many ways, such as cleaning up rubbish and transporting items. But most importantly, a dump truck will allow him to buy bags of sand for the new construction at an affordable price. In Haiti, in general, the delivery cost of construction materials is often two times as much as the price of the material itself. If he had a truck he would not have to pay for delivery. Pastor says a used dump truck would cost about $20,000.
Update
As of Feb 16, 5 more children from HCRM have been united with their adoptive families -- 3 in Illinois and 2 in Washington! Pastor and Madame Nicolas, HCRM staff and volunteers shared emotional "good-bye's" for these children who have been under their care and who are beginning new life journeys. More children are expected to leave soon. The Haitian and U.S. governments are working hard to complete the adoption processes of the children who were matched with adoptive parents pre-quake. Pastor, Dr. Leinenger and other volunteers are also beginning to organize efforts for construction of a new orphanage.
As of yesterday (Feb 9, 2010), Pastor Jean Fritz shared that there are over 110 children now at HCRM. He said that some of the children have arrived completely on their own with no accompanying adult and without knowing where their family members are. Today three children of the 23 who were in the adoption process pre-quake have united with their U.S. adoptive famlies. We expect the rest to leave Haiti soon. All in all, Pastor sounded in good spirits and very excited for the beginning of these children's futures!
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February 04, 2010
So much has happened at HCRM recently.
The 2010 HCRM rent ($15,000) has been paid -- Alleluia!
The children who were in the adoption process pre-quake will depart very soon to join their adoptive families! The Haitian government and U.S. government are working hard around the clock to validate each child's documentation. Both countries have waived some criteria to expedite the process.
As expected, Pastor Jean Fritz and his wife have taken in new children in desperate situations. Most come from one of the hardest hit citiies, Petit Goave. There are now about 90 children in the orphanage. The building was originally rented to house about 40 children!
Continue to pray for Haiti. Continue to pray for HCRM. Now, more than ever, we need your help! To make a tax-deductible contribution to HCRM, see our "
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