St. Simon sent $16,500 to help build homes for families left homeless from the earthquake. They will be constructed in the School of the Infant Jesus neighborhood.

Jan. 12, 2012: A half-million people still wait for housing while living in tent cities in Haiti two years after the strong earthquake destroyed much of Port-au-Prince and surrounding area.

Lunch is being prepared! Over 1000 children eat a nutritious lunch at the School of the Infant Jesus each school day. Funds from St. Simon Parish are used to supplement the typical rice and bean diet with fruits and vegetables.

3rd Grade teacher to resume work

We have a 3rd grade teacher whom we follow closely. Although she lost her legs in the January 2010 earthquake, she has resumed work from her wheelchair. She travels to and from school on the back of a motorcycle. She came to work full of joy and enthusiasm. She wants to be useful to others. As you can see, her students are glad that she is back.