TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) -
As the death toll continues to rise in Haiti and thousands remain homeless, there’s a local effort underway to keep the people who survived Hurricane Matthew alive.
Haiti Rebuild, Inc. a nonprofit founded by Haitians living and working in Tucson. Members and volunteers make trips to the country to help better health, education, economic development, and community.
It’s a mission that’s now been elevated to a new level.
Right now, officials are asking Tucsonans for help.
The nonprofit is holding a donation drive this Wednesday, October 12, but hope people start gathering the items as soon as they see the news.
They’re in need of money, medical supplies, and basic hygiene items.
“I’m asking, I’m begging for the community to call friends, churches, please help us make this happen because every dollar is a neighborhood you just saved,” said Iddy Simeus, the VP of public relations for Haiti Rebuild, Inc.
Simeus was born and raised in Haiti, but lives in Tucson. She is heartbroken about the storm’s aftermath. Some of her relatives have lost their homes.
Some of items on the list of critical supplies include:
Haiti Rebuild, Inc. a nonprofit founded by Haitians living and working in Tucson. Members and volunteers make trips to the country to help better health, education, economic development, and community.
It’s a mission that’s now been elevated to a new level.
Right now, officials are asking Tucsonans for help.
The nonprofit is holding a donation drive this Wednesday, October 12, but hope people start gathering the items as soon as they see the news.
They’re in need of money, medical supplies, and basic hygiene items.
“I’m asking, I’m begging for the community to call friends, churches, please help us make this happen because every dollar is a neighborhood you just saved,” said Iddy Simeus, the VP of public relations for Haiti Rebuild, Inc.
Simeus was born and raised in Haiti, but lives in Tucson. She is heartbroken about the storm’s aftermath. Some of her relatives have lost their homes.
Some of items on the list of critical supplies include:
- nonperishable food
- flashlights
- diapers
- toothbrushes/toothpaste
- hand soap
- bandages
- hand sanitizer
- scissors
- gauze rolls
Simeus explained the shelters in Haiti are not like shelters in the U.S.
“There’s no food, water, no sanitation, no toilets. So people are crying for food,” she said.
Haiti Rebuild Inc. will be holding a donation drive this Wednesday, October 12 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at two locations.
Those who want to help can drop off items to the Tucson Fire Department Station 16 on the eastside near Speedway and Pantano and the Tucson Fire Association on the southside near Irvington and Benson Hwy.
To learn more about Haiti Rebuild, Inc. click here.
To donate money to Haiti Rebuild, Inc.’s relief effort, click here. Officials have a goal of raising $10,000.
Simeus plans to use that money to send supplies. She also hopes to leave for Haiti next week with a team of volunteer doctors and nurses to help with relief efforts
“There’s no food, water, no sanitation, no toilets. So people are crying for food,” she said.
Haiti Rebuild Inc. will be holding a donation drive this Wednesday, October 12 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at two locations.
Those who want to help can drop off items to the Tucson Fire Department Station 16 on the eastside near Speedway and Pantano and the Tucson Fire Association on the southside near Irvington and Benson Hwy.
To learn more about Haiti Rebuild, Inc. click here.
To donate money to Haiti Rebuild, Inc.’s relief effort, click here. Officials have a goal of raising $10,000.
Simeus plans to use that money to send supplies. She also hopes to leave for Haiti next week with a team of volunteer doctors and nurses to help with relief efforts
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