Elderly housing

June 1st 2010
There are many elderly within the camp that have no family support. The American Red Cross has set up accommodations on the very outskirts of the SA camp for them. Pics are of the private shower areas and also a 'hotel' unit housing them. Every effort is made to provide medical attention and to meet their very specific needs. The day I toured, there were a number of elderly out under a tarp si ... read more

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The native Arawak Amerindians - who inhabited the island of Hispaniola when it was discovered by Columbus in 1492 - were virtually annihilated by Spanish settlers within 25 years. In the early 17th century, the French established a presence on Hispan... ... read more

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Myrtle Whitcomb

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I am serving in Port-au-Prince, Haiti as an Emotional and Spiritual Care Officer for a Salvation Army camp of about 20,000 refugees, with a clinic and an unknown number of SA volunteers. This came from out of nowhere, so I'm sure it's a 'God' call. I am somewhat apprehensive about all this responsibility. However, I am centering on His promise to provide what I will need for those He brings to me. Prayer support will be appreciated.... full info

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