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Local Support Needed to Haitian Community: Teens & Families
Dear Neighbors,
As HPMS continues to be made aware of local needs, we are asking for your support. Below is a note to me from Joel Connor, Director of Hyde Park High School. Please let Mr. Connor or myself know if you can help.
As well, the seniors living at the Riley House (39 Maple Street, HP, MA 02136 - Most Precious Blood Senior Housing) are part of the Haitian community and have lost loved one. If you would like reach out to them, please call Madeline Soto, Manager at 617-364-4388.
Thank you.
Patrice Gattozzi
Executive Director
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"We do have a number of students that have been directly affected. One possible way to help is if any local businesses could donate food or refreshments to the students. We have set up grief counseling for students and have a room dedicated to students who are having trouble coping. We have water and tissue but snacks would be great if available.
We would also like to set up an after school session where students and families could gather and be with each other in this great time of need. Refreshments would be greatly appreciated."
Joel Connor, MPH
Director of Science and Health Engagement Partnerships
Community Academy of Science and Health
655 Metropolitan Ave
Hyde Park, MA 02136
ph (617) 635-8955
Snacks can be brought to the Community Academy of Science and Health, which is located on the 2nd floor of Hyde Park High School. Mr. Connor is located in room 241. |
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City of Boston & International Charities Offering Disaster Relief
Below are links and information for residents of the City of Boston in addition to international charities that are currently working on relief efforts:
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The City of Boston has opened an emergency response center at SEIU Local 1199's Union Bayside headquarters located at 150 Mt. Vernon St. Dorchester (next to the JFK redline station). The center is open from 9am-9pm Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The center will have phone lines, translators, grief counselors, and computers with Internet access for those who are trying to contact relatives in Haiti. Individuals looking for more information can contact the center by calling (617) 284-1199. Here is a link to flyer: http://www.bphc.org/Documents/haiti_support.pdf.
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In an attempt to support with the humanitarian efforts underway in Haiti, District 5 City Councilor Rob Consalvo has established a Haitian Earthquake Relief Fund at the Hyde Park Saving Bank. He encourages residents of District 5 and across Boston to join him in supporting this effort. Individuals wishing to make a contribution can copy and paste the following link for further information: http://www.robconsalvo.com/Portals/0/Uploads/Documents/Public/Relief%20Fund%20Press%20Release.pdf
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The Boston organization Partners in Health, a well known organization who has been doing very serious work in Haiti for over 25 years, is accepting donations at www.pih.org.
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