Families flee Port-au-Prince to the safety of Piton

On a personal note, Piton has long been a refuge for me. When there in person, it's like a homecoming. The peace of the village and its inhabitants is refreshing. When circumstances keep me in the U.S. from my own bad health to Haiti's political upheaval, it's Piton that keeps me motivated. In fact, when my health has been particularly bad, it's Piton that has gotten me out of bed some days I'd have rather stayed under the covers. That's because the ethos of the villages of Piton and Piton West is one of collaboration, progress, and Christian love. 

As Americans, we see our Piton friends as being less fortunate than we. Do you ever think of them as being something beyond the recipients of charity? How about the givers of charity? This ethos of collaboration, progress, and Christian love is what has welcomed families from Port-au-Prince.

Let's help Piton/Piton West be a safe haven to others in Haiti, a place where violence-weary families can go to live in relative peace and provide education and food for their children.

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Medication Needs

There has been a flare up of cholera on Piton mountain and Samuel is working to educate and raise awareness. To do this, he needs sanitation supplies. General medical needs have also increased in recent months, as well as the costs of medications. 

We usually spend around $1000 every 4 months or so to keep the clinic stocked with basic medications. Currently, we are in cold/flu season with cholera and COVID thrown into the mix. We are refreshing our stock every couple months lately. 

I'd like to raise $1,000 specifically for medications and sanitation supplies.

Vulnerable children in need of support

Your support of our clinic helps them keep their children healthy

The community comes together to build shelter for families leaving Port-au-Prince