Post Hurricane 2008

A series of back-to-back hurricanes affected an estimated 650,000 people, of which 300,000 are children.

Important bridges and dirt roads were destroyed and landslides rendered roads impassable throughout the country.

ARCF's Emergency Response - Following a series of hurricanes that hit Haiti in 2008 particularly in Jacmel, [Fay on August 15 and 16. Gustave on August 25, Hanna on September 1, and Ike on September 6 and 7]. ARCF responded immediately to the children's physical needs, and established a safe living area thus restoring a sense of routine and normality for our children who had lost everything. These hurricanes affected an estimated 650,000 people, of which 300,000 were children.

ARCF made arrangements with American Airlines at DFW's Administration Department to directly support the children as a charity project for several years. They did this by collecting clothing, bedding, school supplies and the shipping of these materials. The children were safely and happily relocated to a property rented and run by ARCF in Les Cayes, Haiti.