Ylionise: we helped her get life-saving heart surgery in the US shortly after we met her several years ago.
We cannot say it enough. 2013 was a year of movement.
The global movement of keeping families together is growing, and you have been a part of that movement with us for a long time.
We recently held our end of the year gathering for the families in our programs—we actually had to have 2 parties to accommodate the families from all 7 communities we serve—and were inspired by their growth this year. So inspired in fact, that we have to share with you some of the highlights of our work in 2013.
2013 highlights:101: children in our 3 programs
99: percent of families we’ve helped remain together through our programs
76: percent of kids who were going to live in an orphanage but are living with immediate family
60: children in school
50: families in our 3 programs
23: percent of kids who were going to live in an orphanage but are living with extended family
7: communities in Haiti
Unlimited: ways you can help us continue our work
We’ve touched hundreds of people in Haiti and continue to provide even more with valuable resources, education, training, and support that helps them find stability and self-sufficiency. What better gift to give than that of human dignity.
Please consider a year-end, tax-deductible donation of $10 or more, which will go directly toward programming to help more families find their own movement in 2014.
Give Bernardo (above) and Seth (below) a reason to enjoy next year’s party!
From our families in Haiti to yours:
Thank you for helping us continue to work with families in need, in crisis, and those experiencing trauma to help them move toward a more stable life, together. Every family that we’ve been able to help remain together is thankful to you for your help.
Sincerely,
Jamie and Ali
The Second Annual Live Rock ‘n Roll Karaoke event was a fantastic success this year and we can’t thank you enough.
Very special thanks to honorary event chair and host Randy Baumann of the DVE Morning Show.
And a big thank you to our friends who battled it out, raising funds for HFF for a chance to sing with the band:
Karaoke competition winner, Mayor-Elect Bill Peduto had the crowd rocking!
Thanks to Virginia Montanez for the fun article in Pittsburgh Magazine that features a video of Mr. Peduto’s performance.
And we want to congratulate Mary Beth Lang on her restaurant gift card basket win.
We’re so glad you all came out to have a good time with us and we can’t wait to do it again!
‘Til next year,
Jamie and Ali
PS—Don’t forget to check out our Facebook page for lots of photos that Noah took throughout the night.