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Andrea Hackman and her house church are serving the people of Haiti by making and selling cupcakes in their local community of Philadelphia, PA. 

They comment that ” Our hearts were broken for the people of Haiti when we heard about the catastrophic earthquake that shook the tiny island to its core on January 12, 2010. Just like so many we asked, “What can we do?” We felt so helpless. ”

Their answer is encouarging and heartfelt.  “We don’t have a lot of money. We don’t have a ton of resources. But we want to help. We came up with the idea to make cupcakes to raise money because 1) Who doesn’t love cupcakes!? 2) It is something we can do together as a group.”

If you live in their area and would like to support Deep Springs through their efforts, please visit their website at http://www.cupcakesforhaiti.com/ and enjoy their cupcakes!

Please feel free to use this insert for any use for promotion of the Deep Springs’ relief efforts in Haiti.  Contact us at info@deepspringsinternational.org if you have any questions. 

Deep Springs International Bulletin Insert- Earthquake Relief

Pittsburgh Tribune Article Monday, 1/18

Pittsburgh Tribune: Pittsburgh students respond generously to Haiti crisis 1/16

Pittsburgh Tribune: Brotherhood hit home for former Moon resident Michael Ritter Friday 1/15

 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette For those with connections to Haiti, the dread is not knowing  Thursday 1/14

As you may have heard, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake has rattled Haiti.  The epicenter was located just outside Port-au-Prince, the capital, and has affected over 3 million people in the immediate area.  News from Haiti is sparse however we did hear from Pere Kesner Ajax, a priest in Les Cayes with whom we have stayed with, who commented that there was minor damage in his area however as of 10pm last night, the ground was still shaking.
We ask that you pray for the people of Haiti.  There are many missing, many hurt, and many in need of our support.  We praise God that Michael Ritter and Coicy Franky were not harmed. 

We also ask that you consider giving a special donation to Deep Springs as we seek to implement an immediate action plan to bring clean water to those affected by the earthquake. 

You can read more about the earthquake on CNN and BBC.
 
We will update you as soon as possible with additional details and ways to help.

Visit this site  to learn about the progress amde by Rick Spurlock and Project Medishare in Thomonde, Haiti.  Deep Springs is working with this group to start a replication site similiar to our first location in  Jolivert.

This Christmas you can impact the lives of children throughout Haiti by giving them the gift of clean water.   Healthy children are happy children.  Help us in one of the following ways this Christmas to give the precious gift of water, and of joy, to rural Haitians. 

*Deep Springs donations are a unique and meaningful gift idea.  Donate in the name of a friend or relative and they will receive a certificate indicating a gift has been given in their honor.*

 -  Just $10 will bring a family of 5 into the Deep Springs program for life!  This  means that they are provided with a modified bucket (with lid and spigot) and their first bottle of Gadyen Dlo. 

- $50 provides 10 buckets

- $100 provides income for two technicians for a month to visit each family to ensure proper and continuous usage of Gadyen Dlo

- $250 provides income for ten teachers at local high schools to teach business and health to graduating seniors for a full month

~Ways To Give~

1) Give online through Global Giving Here

2) Send a check to Deep Springs International at  PO Box 694 Grove City, PA 16127

*Note: If you are giving a gift to honor another, please send an email to info@deepspringsinternational.org, or include a note with your check, indicating what name to include and where to mail the certificate.

**You may also indicate “to the greatest need” and your donation will be used for the most pressing work in Hait

Children in Jolivert

This Christmas season GlobalGiving is matching all donations given through their website to Deep Springs International at the rate of 30% per donation! For example, a donation of $100 turns into a donation of $130 or 13 families added to the Deep Springs water program in Haiti! 

If you would like to send a gift in someone’s name, please contact Ruth Entwistle at info@deepspringsinternational.org to confirm the details of your gift. Deep Springs will send your recipient a certificate indicating that a gift has been made to Deep Springs in their name. 

To donate, visit the Deep Springs GlobalGiving website.  You gift will make a greater impact this Christmas!

GlobalGiving Challenge

Joining the GlobalGiving Community: Expand Your Impact

Who:

Unlike a traditional foundation, GlobalGiving does not directly offer grants or support. Through its website, GlobalGiving connects individual and institutional donors directly to social, environmental, and economic development projects around the world. Read more about the value offered by GlobalGiving.

Since 2004, GlobalGiving has mobilized over $20 million in funding to more than 1,300 grassroots projects in over 90 countries. Our network is unparalleled, and has involved tens of thousands of regular citizens, over 500 social entrepreneurs, more than 50 global project sponsors, and many Fortune 500 companies (see our list of partners). 

 

 

 All Proceeds from the GlobalGiving Challenge wll be designated for the Les Cayes Replication Project.  Read more about this project and Deep Springs at www.deepspringsinternational.org. 

 

 

Why:

 

GlobalGiving partners with organizations like Deep Springs to increase visibility, accreditation, and donations.  Your one-time donation through the GlobalGiving website will multiply the impact Deep Springs will be able to have in Haiti. 

What:

$4,000 in 30 days through 50 people

Deep Springs must raise $4,000 between August 18th and September 18th through 50 seperate donations on our GlobalGiving webpage in order to earn a permanent spot on the GlobalGiving website.  

How Do I Help?

 1. Visit the GlobalGiving Website at www.GlobalGiving.com/3373

2. Donate at least $10 to the GlobalGiving Challenge.  All donations for this challenge will be designated for the Les Cayes Replication Program.* 

3. Watch for email updates on our progress. 

4. Tell all your friends and neighbors to help the people of Haiti through Deep Springs by giving on the GlobalGiving website. 

 *All proceeds donated to the GlobalGiving Challenge will be designated for the Les Cayes Replication Program.

*All donations are tax deductible. 

Deep Springs International is seeking permanent listing on Global Giving, a website that links donors like you to accredited projects world wide. All proceeds will benefit the Les Cayes Replication Project which is launching this week.  
 

Read the Latest Updates in our Summer Newsletter!

Michael Ritter, DSI President, far right

Deep Springs is partnering with Project Medishare for Haiti to start a Gadyen Dlo water program in Baille Touribe, Haiti.  Read more about the development of their project on the Project Medishare Blog.

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