It was great meeting everyone who could make it last night. I hope you all enjoyed the event as much as I did.
Let me start by welcoming Karen Au, our newest volunteer. Karen’s bringing us her many skills from teaching and writing to vocal performance and event coordinating. Great to have you on board Karen. Looking forward to meeting you at our next “meeting” (that is a little hint for you Elliot, we expect more get-togethers)
As some of you may already know, we have a very generous art donation from Nuwan Foneska, you can now check out the pieces on our service offering page. There have been some rumours about the possibility of an auction we may be able to organize. These paintings would be certainly front and centre. Stay tuned for news of our very own auction in support of Haiti.
The CBC ran a heart breaking story today on the number of people left disabled after the earthquake. Healing Hands for Haiti, an organization specializing in physical rehabilitation and disability treatment and cure, has been working in Haiti for over ten years. They already announced their intention to rebuild their rehab centre and have had a new team join them in the mean time to help out the aid medical personnel with assessing and treating patients.
More on the news front: Operation Stork — Citizenship and Immigration Canada has been working to accelerate the Haitian adoption process. 31 Haitian children are going to land tonight in Ottawa to meet their adoptive families. More adopted children are due to arrive throughout the month.
Since that is such happy news, I feel I should wrap it up right here. Have a good night everyone.
February 4th, 2010 - 13:02
My pleasure, Elliot. I’m excited about the opportunity to be a part of this innovative idea, and to give through service. I’m looking forward to the next “meeting” as well!
Cheers.
February 4th, 2010 - 14:26
[...] recently been emailing with Elliot Ng, who is spearheading this project, and as of today I have joined the ranks of those volunteering for [...]
February 12th, 2010 - 13:51
I support the rescue efforts. The strength of the Haitians, and the nations, organizations and indivuals who did not hesitate to help has been a true inspiration for ordinary citizens like myself. I am certain that part of the survival was connected overall intense effort all put forth.
February 18th, 2010 - 01:58
Very good post but difficult to understand cause I’m Spanish speaker