Earthquake(s)

Surreal times...5.9 in the US, 6.8 in Japan, 8.8 in Chile, 6.3 in New Zealand, 7.0 in Haiti.  C2C Haiti called to check in on us today. We're all in this together.  While we lost nothing today on the East Coast,  I can't help but think about how different it was for everyone in Haiti on Jan 12, 2010 and how they lost everything, lives, homes, except their will to survive.  We all have hope and future but we need to make it count.  C2C is making it count on the ground in Petit Goâve.  You can join us and make a lasting impact.  Come inspired, leave an inspiration.

C2C In Progress Report

Soon after the January "Hope and A Future Benefit Concert for Haiti" C2C hit the ground running in Haiti and the US.  The Community2Community 'In Progress' Report coming soon!   A full report of our work and progress from January to August.  Watch this space...


In the meantime, check out this article on Haiti in Rolling Stone:
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/how-the-world-failed-haiti-20110804

A must read.

C2C wants you to know about... CUNY Citizenship Now!

Dear All:

The Legal Aid Society's Immigration Law Unit, in collaboration with the CUNY Citizenship Now! Project and the American Immigration Lawyers Association, is holding a registration drive for Haitians affected by the 2010 earthquake. The purpose is to help Haitians register for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which will enable them to stay in this country without fear of deportation, and to work here legally.
The event will take place at PS 181, located at 1023 New York Avenue in Brooklyn (2 or 5 train to Church Ave.), from 9am to 3pm this Saturday, June 11th.  Legal Aid  will provide on-site training starting at 9am. 
Everyone is welcome to participate - attorneys, paralegals, and support staff !

To participate in this event, please click on the link below. Timekeepers who participate can/will receive pro bono, billable, and collections credit in accordance with Manatt's policies.  Just send me your registration confirmation and I'll provide you with a CM#. 

May 18 Haitian Flag Day

May 18 is Haitian Flag Day-

Haitian flag day is a symbol of freedom for all black people all around the world.

Haitian flag day is a symbol of freedom for all the citizens of the free countries in South America.

Haitian Flag Day is a great day for Haitians in Haiti and around the world.

Haitian Flag Day is a symbol of freedom not just for Haitians but for all the citizens of all the countries in the world whose independence is directly tied to that of Haiti.

As the first Black independent country in the world the Haitian Flag has been waiving in the air for more than two centuries.

The Haitian flag is the second oldest waving flag in America, younger only to the flag of the United States of America.

Created in Arcahaie Haiti on May 18, 1803 by Catherine Flon, the goddaughter of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, one of the forefathers of Haitian independence, the Haitian flag has been waving since as the true symbol of liberty in the world.

We're not perfect but we're free.

Flag Day is also observed by Haitians in Haiti and around the world.

As we celebrate Haitian Flag day, we recognize the sacrifices made by our forefathers: Toussaint Louverture, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Henri Christophe, Alexandre Petion, and all the other Haitian heroes of Independence.

Article By: Woodring Saint Preux

On the ground: Great News of progress..

As of, 5/10/11

The community has begun to develop the water source in a valley between two peeks in Piton Vallue.  Spirits are high as we are digging and collecting stone from the neighboring mountain tops to build the spring box. All signs point to progress!!