Haiti Orphanage Rebuilding Efforts

Perhaps you’ve been reflecting on the tragedy in Haiti like much of the world has been. It’s heart-breaking to hear stories,  and more so, to see images from the devastated capital of Port-au-Prince. In our life of comfort and plenty, it’s so easy to be numb to the devastation. Especially, without having any personal connection to the poor island nation. Surely you’ve heard of ways to help, and you may have already found a way to help or give. But if you’re still searching for a way,  look no further.

We have some dear family friends who adopted a beautiful little girl named Fena, from Haiti, in April of 2009. Since that time, they’ve been continuing to give back to the orphanage through support and building efforts. With the earthquake earlier this week, news came in that the orphanage was completely demolished. Thankfully, not a single child lost their life, and only two received minor injuries. As of yesterday, they’ve yet to receive food or water, but were hopeful for relief to arrive soon. Here are photos of their orphanage in ruins.

Main balcony where the children spent most of their free time

The children’s bunk beds

Exterior stairs of the orphanage

A message from Nick and Tracy, the adoptive parents of Fena:

“Many of you have contacted us wondering how you can help. Thank you! If you are looking for a way to help in Haiti, please consider giving to Wish for Haiti, which fully supports the orphanage: The House of the Children of the Lack. Any donation, large or small, will help. 100% of your money will go to the twenty-seven children at the orphanage. Another way you can help would be to forward this information to your own friends and families as you see fit. When the situation stabilizes, we will move forward on our plans to buy property and build. We have a vision for the orphans in Haiti and welcome those with compassion to this cause. We will begin to post the most urgent needs as they arise in the days ahead (on the site WishForHaiti.org). The largest need today and the coming weeks is a financial need. However, we encourage help in other ways. Expertise, prayers, and at some point, hands on building in Haiti.

Thank you so much for any monetary donations, prayers, and positive energy you can offer up for our children in Haiti. We know each of them by name, they have sat on our lap or danced with us…   these children are smart with tremendous potential to do good in this world…”

If you are compelled to give to The House of the Children of Lack, please send a check to:

Wish For Haiti
c/o Nick and Tracy Metzler
75 Copper Rose Court
Steamboat Springs, CO  80487

You can contact Nick or Tracy at [email protected], with any questions.

100% of your gift with go to the orphanage. All donations are tax deductible under the internal revenue code.

If you feel so moved, please pass this information on.