For those of you who know Aki, Saya's mom, this is a post I just received from her:
Hello friends,
> I just received this from our friends of Rural Haiti Project. Herve, the director of RHP left for DR last night to create a route into Haiti so they can start bringing supplies in to where it's needed.
> Their organization has been helping people, especially in rural part of Haiti even before all of this happened and I trust whatever you give them will get to people who need them most. I have a pleasure of working with them to raise awareness and funds at theCOMPOUNDbrooklyn event last summer and I can personally assure you that these people are committed to the betterment Haitian people.
Please be sure to make things in a neat pile so it'll be easier for them to organize. For further information, you can go to www.ruralhaitiproject.com. For any questions regarding the drop-off, you can contact Kettie via e-mail at haitireliefcenter@gmail.com or kettie@ruralhaitiproject.org. Also, please forward this information to whoever might have something they want to give to people of Haiti.
Even if don't give to this organization, please consider giving to the organization of your choice for extended period of time. Re-construction of Haiti will require patience and sustained effort and we should not see what we saw in New Orleans where people still needs home to this day.
Thank you and be well.
Aki
> Please forward to your contacts..
>
> Supplies Needed
>
> Rural Haiti Relief Center
> 237 Lafayette Street (Between Spring and Prince)
> Drop-off hours: 12pm-8pm
>
> Emergency Relief Items
> • Tents
> • Cooking Supplies
> • Blankets
> • Sleeping bags
> • Sheets
> • Towels
> • Tarps
> • Dust Masks
> • Hand Cranked/Solar Flashlights
> • Camping Stoves
> • Wet Wipes
> • Toilet Paper
> • Bungee Cords
> • Diesel Generators
> • Empty Diesel Cans
> • Extension Cords
> • Power Strips
> • Flood Lights
> • Ziploc Bags (all sizes)
> • Garbage Bags (all sizes)
> • Flip-Flops
> Food Supplies
> • Bottled Water
> • Nutritional Bars
> • Nonperishable Food Items
> • Canned Items (with pop tops)
> Medical Supplies
> • Water Purification Tablets
> • Band-aids
> • Hydrogen Peroxide
> • Antibiotic Ointment
> • Antiseptic Soap
> • Bandages/Gauze
> • OTC medicines – Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, decongestants, children’s medicines,
> antacid, anti-diarrheal, anti-fungal
> • Feminine products/Monistat Cream
> • Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
> • Collapsible Water Purification Systems
> • Isopropyl Alcohol (rubbing alcohol)
> • Non-Latex Gloves
> • Diapers
> • Clorox Wipes
> • Cotton Balls
> • Thermometers
> • Hand Sanitizer
> • Sterile Tape
> • Sponges
> • Squeeze Cold Packs
> • Scissors
> • Tweezers
> • Vitamins
> • Eye Drops
> Packaging Supplies:
> • Boxes (No boxes from food stores for hygiene purposes – try drug stores, etc.)
> • Duct Tape
> • Rope
> • Plastic Storage Containers
