Saskatchewan and Manitoba Unite to Send a Container
The following is a big THANK-YOU from the organizers of the container sent out of Saskatoon, SK:
Hi everyone.
I wanted to take a moment to share some thank yous for helping to send almost 700 boxes/bins/larger items of aid to Haiti, including:
- 34 tents and 5 bins of tarps to provide temporary shelter for homeless Haitian families
- almost 230 boxes of shoes and clothing to help clothe bodies and restore dignity (Haitian people are very proud of their appearances!)
- 12 boxes of candles and flashlights to help light up the night where there is no electricity available
- almost 100 bins of food to nourish infants, children and adults
- more than 60 bins of diapers to keep small bottoms dry and comfy
- 129 bins of towels, sheets, and blankets to keep people warm
- and much, much more!
First, a huge thank you to the dozens of amazing volunteers for the tireless help. These are but a few of the important contributions we needed and received:
- sending emails to spread the word about the project
- asking your families, friends, co-workers, and organizations to lend their support
- sorting and itemizing donations
- packing and repacking bins/boxes
- hauling boxes to and from homes, shipping companies, and the warehouse, and
- helping us secure the tools and physical space we needed for this project
And second, for all of you who shared such generous donations, your spirit of giving was so overwhelming!! Thank you so much for giving in such thoughtful and meaningful ways! Your gifts will improve the quality of life for children and families, either directly or through other aid organizations like medical clinics, dental clinics, orphanages, feeding programs, and so on.
I have created a small album of photos to commemorate the day we packed the container, and I welcome you to view the photos and take a moment to celebrate how you helped make this dream a reality! http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=216989&id=708135271&l=a4d9f651e0
Because the same generous spirit that blossomed in the prairies also bloomed across Canada from coast to coast, there will be a number of 53 foot shipping containers, all heading for God’s Littlest Angels (www.glahaiti.org) so the staff and volunteers there can distribute the aid to people experiencing real need, every day. In less than a week, these containers will be loaded on a ship, and heading for Haiti.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you! You have contributed to make something wonderful happen in the wake of such terrible devastation. Seeing everyone pull together to help the people of Haiti has impacted me profoundly. You each gave how and when you could, and I hope the experience moved you as well!
Please share this message with the people you know who contributed of their time, their gifts and their prayers for this project. Due to the way this project grew, I do not know how to reach everyone who contributed, so I appreciate you passing along the gratitude!
God bless,
Lea Lapointe
lea.lapointe@yahoo.ca
*Please continue to pray for all GLA containers arriving in Haiti over the next weeks and months to clear customs quickly so that items can be distributed to the people in need!
Want to make a difference for the kids in Haiti? Consider donating.
May 21, 2010 @ 08:24:39
That’s so great! Next time you’re getting a container ready, please let us know. We helped send a container out of Edmonton in March and our warehouse is already piling up with donations again. It would have been great to squeeze a few of our boxes in with yours!