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THP Director of New School Construction Jimi Grondin (left) and THP Chief Program Office Aimée Maier (right) with Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) and his wife, Frances.

Dear THP Community:

Some of you have been asking about our thoughts on the situation in Springfield, Ohio.

Our love, concern and support for the Haitian community knows no boundaries.

Therefore, much like the Bishops of Ohio, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R), and the city of Springfield itself, we looked for ways to bring some assistance to the community there.

Since the security situation in Haiti has made it difficult to get staff and supplies into the country, we were able to redirect some of those resources to Springfield this week. As you can see in the pictures below, The Haitian Project sent supplies and two colleagues with extensive experience working in Haiti.

Beyond immediate support, the hope is to link those working cooperatively and compassionately to foster a supportive community in Springfield to others around the country with Kreyòl language skills and an appreciation for the wonderful Haitian culture.

We made some wonderful connections.

To show support in Rhode Island, where The Haitian Project home office is located, we attended the New Bridges for Haitian Success Gala, an organization dedicated to empowering Haitian immigrants in the Ocean State. THP President Patrick Moynihan met up with Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) there, who thanked those gathered for the contributions Haitian Americans have made to making our immigrant nation a great success.

(Left and center) Jimi Grondin and Aimée Maier delivering school supplies and meeting with members of the Haitian Community Support and Help Center in Springfield, OH; (right) THP President Patrick Moynihan and Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) at the New Bridges for Haitian Success Gala in Cranston, RI.

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