ORLANDO, Fla. — 1000’s of individuals in Haiti are struggling for shelter, meals and provides after a strong earthquake over the weekend.
Many Central Floridians have deep connections to the nation, like Marjorie and Marcie who volunteer with the Haitians in Orlando group.
On Wednesday, dozens of volunteers collected and arranged donations at Centric Realty Providers, Upscale Multi Providers and Island Style Bistro Hookah Lounge in Orlando.
Donated objects embrace footwear, non perishable meals, toiletries, bedding and extra.
Wednesday evening, these things will probably be pushed to Miami after which flown to Haiti.
“Although issues have been occurring back-to-back for Haiti, we nonetheless have hope that we are able to change the nation, we are able to do higher. If we stand collectively we are able to make this occur,” mentioned volunteer Marjorie Mathurin as she organized provides at Island Style Bistro.
A volunteer held a join not distant at Upscale Multi Providers to assist information folks to the place they may drop off their donations.
Inside, supervisor Jonathan Nelson confirmed Spectrum Information the a whole lot of donations collected to date.
Nelson left Haiti at age 4 and needs to assist his dwelling nation throughout this unsure time.
“It’s higher to offer than to obtain, in order that’s how I really feel immediately,” he mentioned. “I’ve all my companions, pals, proper right here with me. We’ve been doing this nonstop.”
Wednesday’s volunteers had been hoping to get extra provides out the door sooner or later.
“The journey shouldn’t be over, that is only the start,” one volunteer mentioned.