Donations needed for Haiti in wake of Hurricane Matthew


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Bernard Georges

In response to the massive destruction caused by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti, where it is estimated that at least 350 thousand people are in need of immediate aid, Bernard Georges, of New Bridges for Haitian Success here in Providence, has begun collecting donations of supplies and money to help.

The materials will be sent to Belle-Anse, Haiti. Georges’ organization has partnered with ARAB (Association des Rassembleurs pour L’Avancement de Belle-Anse) to deliver the much needed aid.

“People are homeless,” said Georges, “there’s no communication and no food. We are afraid that a lot of diseases may come. We are asking people to support us and to give a donation.”

2016-10-04 Haiti 06Bottled water, non-perishable food items and supplies can be dropped off at 603 Elmwood Ave Providence, RI 02907 or A & G Multiservices Center LLC, 608 Charles Street, Providence RI 02904.

You can donate straight up cash on-line here, or mail a check to payable to New Bridges for Haitian Success, Inc. here:

New Bridges for Haitian Success
P.O. Box 27552
Providence, RI 02907

Please include your full name, address and phone number and note that the contributions are for aiding Haiti.

I know Bernard Georges personally as a good man who will make sure this aid gets to where it needs to go. Please help.

Below, Bernard Georges makes his appeal on video, and after that there are more pictures from Haiti in the aftermath of the storm.

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Haiti, the first free black nation, celebrates freedom at the State House


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Bernard Georges
Bernard Georges

If ever the history of a nation deserved our respect and awe, it is Haiti, whose history reads like a superhero epic. Haiti is the first and only nation in the world to be liberated by slaves. Unlike the United States, which rebelled against England with the help of France, Haiti found itself fighting for independence against France, England and Spain. Unlike the United States, who paid lip service to freedom and equality, Haiti banished slavery outright, showing the world how to eradicate one of the most evil institutions in human history.

At the RI State House New Bridges for Haitian Success held their Haitian Independence Day Awards. Several public officials were in attendance, including Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, Lt. Governor Daniel McKee and State Senator Juan Pichardo. Dr. Mark Lentz, Professor of Latin American History at Brown University gave an excellent short lecture on the historical importance of Haiti’s revolution.

New Bridges for Haitian success was founded by Bernard Georges.

Keynote Speaker Jean-Claude Sanon, a Boston area politician and radio personality born in Haiti, said, “Free yourself completely and continue to fight for the freedom of the entire world. Wherever there is injustice it is my obligation, as well as yours, to fight it.”

Romie Bois kicked things off with an amazing rendition of the United States National Anthem, and the event ended with a beautiful song in French.

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Haitian Heritage Month at the State House Wednesday


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HaitianHaitian Heritage Month will be held Wednesday, from 11am to 1pm at the Rhode Island State House, Capitol Hill, 2nd Floor on Wednesday, May 18th at 11:00am-1:00pm. Organizers will be bringing together the Haitian community and allies into a community event serendipitously on the day of Haitian Independence. We want to recognize the courageous efforts of revolutionaries Toussaint L’Ouverture and  Jean Jacques Dessaline in creating the country of Haiti as the first and only free nation in history to be liberated by slaves. Local leaders will partner with official representation from Haiti will recognize historical efforts and courage and will inspire and celebrate the strength of the Haitian people within the United States.

The event is sponsored by the New Bridges for Haitian Success, Inc, in Providence, in partnership with Happy RI and Transform Credit. There will be a delegation from Boston will be attending and local and state local government official in RI.

Keynote speakers are Jean Claude Sinon from Massachusetts and Dr. Mark Lentz.

Guest speaker Senator Juan Pichardo from District 2. For further  information contact Bernard Georges, founder and executive of New Bridges for Haitian Success,Inc.

[From a press release]