It's almost here...

Come one, come all! The SECOND Annual Purses & Pastries & Praise Event!
And if you are unable to make it, know that you will be dearly missed...

If you would like to directly donate financially please click on the Tab on this blog entitled "Partners (Financial Support)" and follow the instructions.

It has been a very challenging year, with having to be back in the states since the Spring due to having to have two surgeries. I do have additional medical out of pocket expenses that I did not budget for, so I appreciate any and all donations to help me be able to finish this year by returning in September to finish strong and go forward to serve Jesus and the students of Institution Univers. I received the "green light" from my neck surgeon that I can return for the new school year. I will depart September 1st from Ohio to arrive in Haiti on in September 2nd! YAY and a BIG praise to our Great God! He IS in Control!
Thank you so much for your partnership...I really do hope you and your family and friends can join us on August 26!
Love,
Marylee                            

"Purses & Pastries & Praise"

Fundraising Event for:

Marylee Lewis

Director of High School Graduate Placement Program

Institution Univers, Ouanaminthe, Haiti

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Christ Community Chapel, 

750 W. Streetsboro St., Hudson, Ohio 44236

Wednesday, August 26, 2015 from 7-9p.m.

Marylee’s responsibilities include securing educational opportunities at colleges and universities in Haiti as well as other countries; securing vocational education opportunities and apprenticeships, career assessment and counseling, ESL Student opportunities, and coordinating occupation opportunities. Marylee also secures host families and financial sponsors in and out of Haiti, as well as immigration coordination for the students. 

www.haiticocina.org

www.calledbacktohaiti.blogspot.com

Tickets will be available at the door; a minimum donation of $5.00 each 

We are having a silent auction of donated purses that will have all kinds of great surprises inside, donated by the women of Christ Community Chapel as well as baskets donated by business and individuals.

If you would be interested in donating a purse, basket or gift certificate, please contact:

Jan Iannetta              330.962.7962

Kelly Gluntz               330.714.8203

Chris MacMillan       330.414.1617

Kim Spontarelli        330.256.0945

U.S. Embassy (State Department) Announcement for those traveling or in Haiti

The State Department alerts U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Haiti to the upcoming elections scheduled for August 9, October 25, and December 27, 2015.We advise U.S. citizens to exercise caution and remain abreast of the security situation throughout the electoral period. This Travel Alert expires on January 4, 2016.
Haiti is holding municipal and legislative elections on August 9, 2015 and two rounds of mayoral and presidential elections on October 25 and December 27, 2015. You should maintain a high level of security awareness during the electoral period and avoid political rallies, demonstrations, and crowds of any kind. Instances of unrest related to the election are possible, and even peaceful gatherings and demonstrations can turn violent. Review your personal security plans, remain aware of your surroundings, including local events, and monitor local news stations for updates.

Local stores, including grocery stores, may be closed over the electoral weekends. As a general matter of emergency preparedness, you should maintain adequate supplies of food, water, essential medicines, and other supplies that will allow you to shelter in place for at least 72 hours. You can expect there to be restrictions on traffic circulation, either imposed by the authorities or caused by ad hoc political rallies. The Embassy Security Office has advised Embassy employees not involved in election monitoring to avoid unnecessary movement outside of their residences on the day of elections.

Monitor local media for any changes in the election schedule. The U.S. Embassy may update this Travel Alert as the schedule or circumstances change. For more information about security conditions in Haiti, please see the Country Specific Information page for Haiti or the Haiti Travel Warning.

The U.S. Embassy is located in Port-au-Prince at Boulevard du 15 Octobre, Tabarre 41, Tabarre, Haiti, telephone: (509) 2229-8000, facsimile: (509) 2229-8027, email: acspap@state.gov American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit office hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Consular Section is closed on U.S. and local holidays. After hours, on weekends and on holidays, please call (509) 2229-8000 and an automated attendant will connect you with the Embassy duty officer. U.S. citizens can also stay informed about conditions in Haiti by following the Embassy and ACS on Twitter and Facebook.

A wonderful photo of some of our U.S. college Haitian students...

Here's Starson (Berea College - KY), Evelyne (Lindsey Wilson College - KY), Ezechiel (University of Akron - OH), Bilou (Cuyahoga Community College - OH) and Pascal (Harrisburg Area Community College - PA):