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Latest information (Updated 14 February 2010 at 12:58 pm EST)

PRESS RELEASE:

Contact:
Giordani Jean-Baptiste (215) 432-7585
Gilda Jean-Louis (267) 808-4714


The Haitian Coalition of Philadelphia (HCP) together with the Drexel University weServe group invite everyone to a follow up meeting on Friday February 12th, 2010.  HCP's medical team recently returned from Haiti and would like to provide an update on the state of the island nation and the use of the Infrascanner, a hand-held technology to detect bleeding in the brain, developed with students and faculty of the Drexel University's School of biomedical Engineering and donated to HCP by Infrascan. Another doctor from a small team of volunteer medical professionals flown to Haiti by the Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia (HPP) will also speak about her recent trip to Haiti to provide medical assistance to the victims of the earthquake.


Furthermore, HCP will announce the donation of the Plasma Sterilization System from Drexel's Plasma Institute. The weServe team will also be presenting updates on proposed biomedical engineering projects in Haiti. HCP and weServe are partnering with different departments at Drexel University, Penn State Agriculture Department, and the Children Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania. The groups invite everyone to participate in their long-term recovery program for Haiti.


Additionally, many Haitian organizations in Philadelphia are working with local agencies to provide support and services to critically injured Haitians who were flown to Philadelphia to receive intensive medical attention. EJF and HPP will announce how Philadelphians can help provide services to earthquake victims currently in the Philadelphia region.

Urgent Support and Services include:

v  Temporary Housing

v  Home Cooked meals

v  Counseling Services

v  Translation Services


The Haitian Coalition of Philadelphia's membership composes of representatives from the Haitian Catholic Community, Elise Joseph Foundation, Haitian Community Center of Philadelphia, Haitian Clergy Association,  Mayor's Commission of African and Caribbean immigrant affairs, Uncle Cid Foundation, the Association for the Development of Azile (ADA), the Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia (HPP), the Northeastern Haitian Caucus of Christian Churches, Group Fraternity, Project Compassion, and the Haitian American Law Enforcement Association-Philadelphia (HALEA).


Date: Friday, February 12, 2010

Time:  6:30 PM
 
Location: Bossone Building Auditorium, 1st floor
Drexel University School of Biomedical Engineering
31st and Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
 
We look forward to seeing you!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

STATEMENT OF ALBERT MOMJIAN, HONORARY CONSUL FOR THE PHILADELPHIA REGION TO THE REPUBLIC OF HAITI

              January 13, 2010 – Philadelphia, PA: In light of the devastating and tragic earthquake experienced in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti on January 12, Albert Momjian, the Honorary Consul for the Philadelphia Region to the Republic of Haiti, expresses his deepest sympathies, concern and support for the citizens of Haiti and for the families and friends of those whose lives have been affected by this catastrophic event.

              “In this critical, desperate time, I would like to offer my sincere prayers, heartfelt condolences and absolute support for the citizens, friends and family who have been touched by this disaster, both in Haiti and in the Philadelphia region. In my time as Honorary Consul to the Republic of Haiti, I have come to appreciate and love both the generosity of spirit that is embodied by the Haitian people and the beauty and character of the Haitian culture. I strongly urge everyone to pledge whatever support they can to an approved aid organization to the people of Haiti during this awful, tragic time.”

              For individuals seeking information about loved ones, please contact the United States State Department, Office of Overseas Citizens Services: (888)-407-4747 or (202) 647-5225. Donations to the relief effort can be made to the following organizations:

                  -         Haitian Coalition of Philadelphia, (215)-439-5409 or on-line at www.haitiancoalition.org

-         The American Red Cross the International Response Fund, (800)-RED-CROSS or on-line at www.redcross.org;

-         UNICEF, (800)-4-UNICEF or on-line at www.unicefusa.org/haitiquake;

-         Doctors Without Borders, (212)-763-5779 or on-line at www.doctorswithoutborders.org;

-         Beyond Borders, (866)-424-8403 or on-line at www.beyondborders.net;

Mr. Momjian has served as the Honorary Consul for the Philadelphia region for the consulate of Haiti since 1978. He also serves as Chair of the Firm’s Family Law Department. A nationally renowned family law attorney regarded as the dean of the Pennsylvania family law bar, his practice encompasses complex cases involving divorce and domestic relations. In his capacity as Haitian Consul, Mr. Momjian spearheaded a significant donation of hospital equipment and supplies by the Haitian Coalition of Philadelphia to needy public hospitals in Haiti. He also has organized the annual “Haitian Night at the Sixers” so that the local Haitian children can attend a professional basketball game and meet Philadelphia 76ers center, Samuel Dalembert, the “Haitian Sensation”

The Haitian Coalition of Philadelphia is Non Profit organization under IRS regulation section 501 (c) 3 of the code. Your contributions are tax deductible. Please provide an email address and we will send you a receipt for your donations.

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