"Everyone has lost people dear to them in a tragic way. They're grieving and struggling to survive.", Jodie Chiricosta, Somebody Cares' Vice President shared with us from Haiti. It is difficult to describe the intensity of the sights, smells and hearts' cries, our team met as they arrived and began to minister in Haiti.

Often met with sleepless nights, our team consisting of Jodie Chiricosta, Pastor Mike May of Somebody Cares Humble, Pastor Tom Moffett and group from Scottsdale, Arizona, Lisa Stringer, along with other pastors and ministry leaders began to assess the needs.

On Monday the team visited several orphanages. One of those orphanages cares for 35 children and had barely enough food for a day. They had water and our team took them food, protein powder, vitamins - and soccer balls! Another orphanage is run by an American woman who cares for HIV positive babies. The babies sleep outside for fear the home could collapse. Our team hung a tarp for the caregivers as a covering, preferring to live life out in the open until they know it's safe.

A three-year old who was bedridden in a crib caught Lisa's attention. She was mute and didn't move her limbs. Lisa began to play "Mighty to Save" through her iPhone and sang to her. The little girl began to move her fingers and made efforts to roll her eyes towards her.

The team also visited a ministry where we can house future teams and through which we can also send medical teams. They lost 30 Second Year Bible School students as the building collapsed on them. Only15 survived.

Today our team meets with UN and US officials in charge of food. They are also working on obtaining food for local pastors to distribute through their churches.

Pastor Terry Crist of Scottsdale, AZ and the other pastors brought encouragement to 50 Haitian ministers who represent approximately 10,000 people. One pastor in particular lost his wife and members of his congregation. The local pastors are encouraging themselves in the Lord and plan to rebuild their community.

We've also heard of the miraculous hand of God protecting people. One pastor shared that when the earthquake hit, he raised his hand and began to pray. The roof fell but stopped just short of his hand! They had a very small opening to get people out of the building and it is amazing that they were able to get through. Clearly the Lord led them to safety.

At home base in Houston, Texas we continue networking with ministries across the U.S. and the Caribbean to provide more resources including manpower, medical supplies and other goods. We are working with local churches to set up Somebody Cares Disaster Relief sites where goods can be donated. Please see our Current Needs List for locations and items posted at our website at www.somebodycares.org.

Somebody Cares is working towards the purchase of a vehicle in partnership with our on ground partners in Haiti. This vehicle will be utilized for teams on an ongoing basis in transporting supplies in Haiti.

Please continue to pray for favor as the next teams prepare to go to Haiti. This will be an ongoing recovery and rebuilding process for not just months but years.

Thank you for partnering with us as our help is essential at this time.

OFFICIAL SOMEBODY CARES INTERNATIONAL

DROP OFF LOCATIONS FOR HAITI RELIE

Northeast: Grace Church of Humble 7224 N Sam Houston Parkway E Humble, TX 77396 Call 281-411-1111 for Hours

Southwest: Together We Stand Christian Church 1432 Texas Parkway Missouri City, TX 77489 Drop off hours: Tues/Fri. 9:30-4:00 PM Wed/Thurs also 7-9 PM

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