Financial Assistance Desperately Needed in Haiti Due to Rioting

Recently, the government of Haiti increased the cost of all fuel, kerosene, gas and diesel, by as much as 51%. This triggered countrywide protests that included tire-burning, road blockages, and other kinds of violence. Whole cities in both the north and south of Haiti have become isolated and it has been almost impossible to move around on the main streets of Port-au-Prince.

LCC has been in contact with our mission partners in Haiti who tell us that markets, schools, businesses, and even banks have closed due to looting, fear, and the shutdown of normal transportation. While the situation is somewhat calmer, it is unclear when things will return to normal as many streets and major roadway are still blocked by debris. Most Haitians buy their food for only a day or two at a time so many people have been without food and even water for several days. Even if they can get to a market, many people have lost a week of pay, so are left with little or no money.

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Helen Roenfeldt, Director of Haiti Mission in the Florida/Georgia District has asked LCC to help our mission churches get food for the children and adults. LCC is providing $2,000 immediately for food but more assistance is needed. We have started distributing food through our partners in Haiti, to those we can get to, including the elderly, who need us to help with food assistance to get back on their feet.
 
Please keep the people in Haiti in your prayers and any assistance you can provide is greatly needed and appreciated. Thank you for Making a Difference in Haiti.

Tim Hetzner
President/CEO

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