In the most recent issue the Home & Country ROSE Garden, on page 6, you will see a photo of children in Haiti were lucky recipients of the bears that were sent via Canada Comforts recently. Canada Comforts organizer, Sylvia Hatfield, sent this in her most recent update before the holidays.
Watching the news and seeing the destruction and devastation after the earthquake that struck on Tuesday, our hearts go out to Haitian friends, family and survivors.
While reading the CBC website, I learned that the government estimates that almost 6,000 Canadians currently live in Haiti. The government is planning to send DART and $5 million in aid.
A large number of fundraising campaigns are now underway…here are just a few examples of how you can support the rescue and clean up efforts:
If your Women’s Institute Branch, District or Area is planning on doing something to help during this difficult time, share your story with us. Leave a comment below, or send an email to the provincial office.
