MIAMI (WSVN) – South Florida nonprofits are stepping as much as ship assist for residents of Haiti who’re reeling from Saturday’s devastating earthquake.
Coconut Creek’s Food for the Poor arrived on the island nation on Sunday with a fleet of 5 40-foot containers full of food and essentials.
The much-needed assist comes because the dying toll for the 7.2 magnitude earthquake doubled in 24 hours.
Again on U.S. soil, the harm remains to be hard to take in for Haiti natives.
“I can’t consider it. I can’t consider it,” stated a Haitian American resident standing outdoors St. Mary’s Cathedral in Miami. .
The Archdiocese of Miami lifted Haiti in prayer throughout Sunday morning Mass at St. Mary’s.
“We prayed for energy, for comfort,” stated Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski.
On Saturday, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami introduced they’ve partnered with the United Way to just accept money donations to fund aid efforts.
“I’ll be glad in the event that they may help us,” stated the person standing outdoors St. Mary’s.
Sunday night, the U.S Coast Guard arrived on the ground in Haiti with air crews transporting medical provides.
Teams throughout South Florida are standing on the prepared and are inviting individuals to reply that decision.
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