HAITI EARTHQUAKE RELIEF Mission Update

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Dear Supporter & Partners,
On behalf of The Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia (HPP), we would like to thank you for
your contribution to the Haiti Relief Project. As a result of your help, HPP was able to respond swiftly
and strategically to the catastrophic earthquake. Our response included sending medical supplies,
medical professionals, water, and food to our beloved homeland. As a cherished supporter and
partner, we would like to provide you with a detailed account of our response to the earthquake to
date:

JANUARY 12, 2010

Haiti was hit by a 7.0 Magnitude earthquake.

JANUARY 13
HPP commenced securing drop off locations throughout the City of
Philadelphia & surrounding area. To date, over 10 different drop-off
locations were set up.

Vivant Art Collections becomes the Haiti Relief Headquarters & Nouveau Concepts revamps and
updates the HPP website hourly to ensure that we are able to communicate with the Philadelphia
community.

Through the generous contribution of Blue Star Jet, HPP is given access to a private Jumbo jet
for the use of transporting medical supplies and medical professionals to Haiti.

HPP became the principal contact and resource for a variety of media outlets throughout the
Greater Philadelphia area in order to disseminate information to the community as to how everyone
can be part of relief efforts. Media coverage includes: WPVI-TV 6ABC, NBC10, WTXF Fox
29, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Philadelphia Tribune, Philadelphia Weekly, Al Dia,
Daily News, Radio One Philadelphia, 107.9FM WRNB, 900AM WURD. This prompted groups
from around the country to solicit HPP for strategic partnerships. Visit our media page to view
interviews, articles, and photos.

JANUARY 14
HPP makes contact with on the ground partner, AMURT, in Haiti. Medical & general volunteers are
mobilized to begin picking up donations, sorting and packing supplies.

City of Philadelphia website list the The Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia as a resource for
citizens who want to donate to Haiti Releif efforts.

JANUARY 15
HPP announces plans to send medical team, supplies to Haiti, and begins working on a strategic
plan to make the mission successful.

JANUARY 16th
Press Conference with State Senator LeAnna M. Washington, Senate
District 4 and State Representative Dwight Evans, 203rd Legislative
District. The first major shipment of supplies & water is unloaded and sorted
at Portuguese American, Rosary of Our Lady of Fatima.

JANUARY 17
The Office of State Representative Vanessa L. Brown, 190th Legislative
District, becomes the primary donation drop-off location and volunteers
gather to sort, pack and label supplies.

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JANUARY 18
HPP shipped over 150 boxes of medical supplies and water to Haiti.
AMURT, one of our partners on the ground in Haiti was the recipient of
the supplies.

Preparation to leave for Haiti on the 23rd & training for medical
professionals.

JANUARY 23
HPP & strategic partners send a plane to Haiti filled with over 100 boxes
of medical supplies, food and water along with 5 local medical
professionals & over 100 firefighters, EMT professionals and
medical professionals. HPP strategic partners help to defray the cost
of fuel so that the much needed medical team and supplies would not be
delayed.

JANUARY 24
HPP collaborates with the Association of Haitian Physicians Abroad (AMHE) and successfully
delivers the sponsored medical team to L’Hopital de la Communaute in Haiti. AMHE member,
Florence Momplaisir facilitates coordination with hospital in Haiti. Daily reports on the ground from
team commence. 200 patients are treated in 24 hours. A plea for more nurses and specific
medical supplies is made on the ground.

JANUARY 25
Two members of the HPP sponsored medical team board private aircraft to Haiti flown by Actor,
John Travolta. HPP commences long term planning for Haiti Relief.

JANUARY 26
The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus graciously invites HPP
and partner organization, the Haitian Coalition of Philadelphia, to
a press conference to commence a congressional donation drive and
express their long term commitment to Haiti and the Haitian constituents
in the Greater Philadelphia area. Elected officials in support of this
initiative includes:

State Representatives Ronald G. Waters, 191st Legislative District

State Representative Vanessa L. Brown, 190th Legislative District
State Representative Todd A. Eachus, 116th Legislative District
State Representative Kenyatta Johnson, 186th Legislative District
State Representative Kevin Murphy, Jr., 113th Legislative District
State Representative Tony Payton, Jr., 179th Legislative District
State Representative Jewell Williams, 197th Legislative District

JANUARY 27
HPP receives over 40 invites to present about relief work in Haiti and the history of Haiti.
We have booked HPP speakers for virtually all events. HPP in conjuction with the Haitian Coalition
of Philadelphia has been asked to work with the Office of Governor Edward Rendell on matters
related to Haiti.

JANUARY 31
900AM WURD sponsors a live Phone-a-thon for HPP and
proudly raises over $20,000 in six hours.

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In summary, HPP responded to over 400 phone calls, 500 emails, raised over
$70,000, signed up 150 medical professionals & 100 general volunteers to aid in the
relief efforts, created countless organizational, political, and individual partnerships,
collected over 7,000 lbs of supplies, and most importantly our medical team has seen
over 600 patients to date. These are just a few of the initiatives that HPP has been involved
within the past 2-week’s! HPP could not have had accomplished this much without you! Every
single member in our organization has family members and friends in Haiti and we want you to
know that your support helped us ensure that we were not helpless in the wake of this tragedy.
The city of brotherly love is a huge part in making a difference in Haiti.

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ON THE GROUND RELIEF

Email Excerpt From Kathy Anne Weir, LPN,
HPP Medical Team Volunteer (Picture above with wounded child)
Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Hi Yve,
I am well and feel like in the 2 days we were here we really have
made a contribution. It is sad but we feel very useful. In 24 hours
we have seen a rough estimate of 200 patients counting inside the
hospital and those in the hospital tents.

Our first day: we went to tents-dressing open wounds or post op

wounds, deciding who needs MD to evaluate for O.R. (for either
debridement or amputation) And also making sure folks had
antibiotics.

We worked inside the hospital in triage, pre-op, post op. The

first day we arrived at the hospital at 9am and left the next day
at 7:30pm, but I did sleep in the staff room for 2 or 3 hours.
Now that Dave (another member of medical team) made sure
there was no longer a shortage on night shift, there should be a
more manageable schedule. Dave has become one of the hospital
administrators and helps to run the hospital.

As a whole the hospital has done mostly ortho surgery and delivered
a few babies. Sadly we have a few of the deceased outside and
their limbs; there is the issue of disposing of them as expected.
But it’s not nearly as bad as at ground zero where there are many
lined up. I’m not tryng to be gross or disrespectful or anything-just
giving you a picture out OUR hospital in particular.

We REALLY really really need nurses! Tomorrow if you can send

them!! ) We are really really desperate for nurses so pls. post that
also on the website. There are tons of docs doing surgery, etc but
few nurses to do OR nursing, pre-op post-op, triage,wound care,
vitals, give pain meds & antibiotics, IV fluids, etc.

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OUR NEXT STEPS
HPP is currently analyzing reports from Haiti and is in discussion with several existing and new
partners to develop long-term initiatives. Haiti still needs help. While some international entities
are leaving, Haiti is currently in a dilapidated state.

The Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia cordially invites you to be part of Hati’s glorious re-
building process. Everyone has a role to play. From the girl scouts of Hope Baptist Church selling
cookies to raise money for Haiti, to the young man who will make Haiti his Bat Mitzvah Volunteer
project, to the North Philadelphia Dream Center nonprofit agency seeking to directly re-build
homes; we all can help uplift a country that should be praised for its substantial contributions to
democracy.

With goals of rebuilding Haiti and providing resources to the Haitian Community in Philadelphia,
HPP is happy to announce that the Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition (GPUAC)
will be one it’s chief and key strategic partners. GPUAC & HPP has established a fund to support
Haitian relief and rebuilding efforts. This fund will provide resources to organizations on the
frontlines that are helping the Haitian people to rebuild their communities and lives. GPUAC
unites government, business, neighborhoods, and individual initiative to improve the quality of
life in the region, build wealth in urban communities, and solve emerging issues. With over 40
years of experience in the field, HPP is thankful for GPUAC’s support and guidance.

The Haitian flag says “L’union Fait La Force” which means, “With Unity There is Power”.
Never has our national motto been so important, as it invigorates the Haitian spirit and provides
encouragement for a better Haiti. Continue to keep us in prayer and please visit our website
www.hpphilly.org for information on: upcoming events, fundraisers, photos of our work in
Haiti, how to become a member and partner of HPP, and mostly importantly how to celebrate
the Haitian culture and its spirit of resiliency.

Avec La Foi (With Faith)

Dominique Smith


Yve-Car Momperousse Dominique Smith
Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia
Board Chair Board Vice-Chair

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ABOUT HPP

The Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia (HPP) was established in November 2008 to help elevate
Philadelphia’s Haitian community through education, professional development, and mentorship.
We will accomplish this goal by:

• Coordinating professional development opportunities;

• Creating educational, leadership and scholarship opportunities for students;
• Bridging the gap between the older generation and the younger generation;
• Promoting intellectual and social discourse pertinent to Haiti and its people;
• Educating the public at-large on Haiti’s marvelous culture.

MAILING ADDRESS

Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia

PO Box 16503
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Email: info@hpphilly.org
Phone: 845.893.2641

HPP BOARD

Yve-Car Momperousse Stephane Jean-Baptiste

Board Chair Community Development Co-Chair
yvecar@hpphilly.org stephane@hpphilly.org

Dominique Smith Florcy Morissett

Vice Chair Community Development Co-Chair
dominique@hpphilly.org florcy@hpphilly.org

Natalie Catin Patrick Bouchereau

Administrative Chair Haiti Outreach Chair
natalie@hpphilly.org patrick@hpphilly.org

Cassandra Desrosiers Yemithsou Chery

Administrative Chair Haiti Outreach Co-Chair
casssandra@hpphilly.org yemithsou@hpphilly.org

Jean Paul Numa St. Louis

Finance Chair Policy & Advocacy Co-Chair
jean@hpphilly.org numa@hpphilly.org

Alain Joinville Max Thomas

Public Relations Chair Policy & Advocacy Co-Chair
alain@hpphilly.org max@hpphilly.org

Bebita Metellus
Public Relations Co-Chair
bebita@hpphilly.org

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