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Partnership Program
Parishes and regions in the Diocese of Virginia interested in working directly with a parish and/or school in the Diocese of Haiti should work directly through the Diocese of Haiti’s Partnership Program.  The Partnership Program helps parishes discern where they are being called and facilitates communication and accountability as the partnerships continue to develop.  Several parishes in the Diocese of Virginia of all sizes and locations have already responded to this call, but the need for partners is great.  If you have questions on the partnership program, you can contact Cathy Gowen (cgowen(at)thediocese(dot)net).  Once your parish is ready to move forward with a partnership, contact the Rev. Kesner Ajax, partnership program coordinator, at kesnerajax(at)yahoo(dot)com and Angela Galbreath, assistant for the partnership program, at angelagalbreath(at)gmail(dot)com.

Haiti Micah Project
This inter-denominational Christian organization, strongly supported by several churches in the Diocese of Virginia, works with the street children in Mirebalais meeting their most basic needs, including serving a hot meal each day.  Since the earthquake, the number of children in the feeding program, housed at St. Peter's Episcopal School, has grown to over 400.  Founded by the Rev. Joseph Constant, director of ethnic ministries and student life and Virginia Theological Seminary, the Haiti Micah Project also provides a home and 24-hour care for 18 children, all of whom attend school at St. Peter's.  For more information, visit haiti-micah.org.

Truck Update

Generous donations in excess of $216,000 from parishes, community organizations and individuals around Virginia supplied 13 trucks for use by the diocese, including two for the Haiti Micah Project, to support relief efforts following the earthquake.  These trucks were transferred to the Diocese of Haiti for its long-term use.  

Rebuild Our Church in Haiti  
Support the national, grassroots effort to rebuild the cathedral complex in Haiti.  See more details here. 

Tell Us More
Are you interested in getting involved with our ministries in Haiti?  Do you have an existing ministry or connection?  Send your comments to Buck Blanchard.