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Haiti Medical Clinic is OPEN!
We can not believe the day has finally come. The Medical Clinic is open for business! There were 300 people there waiting for much-needed care on opening day.
We can not believe the day has finally come. The Medical Clinic is open for business! It was scheduled to open on October 8. But, due to the many hurricanes that we experienced this year, its official opening day was November 12 and there were 300 people there hoping and waiting for much-needed care. We knew there was a need, but we did not expect so many people on day one!
Officially named Community Hospital IDADEE (CHIDA), it is now a beacon of hope for the people there. It is well equipped with four doctors and eight nurses, operating rooms, medications and all the essential medical equipment. To say that this community hospital is life-changing is quite the understatement. It will save lives, ensure jobs, and provide hope for the Haitian community.
Dr. Wislyn Avenard grew up at EBAC Orphanage and earnestly pursued medical training so that he could take care of his community. He and the other medical personnel at the hospital are like-minded in their approach to health and caring for the people that they see every day.
With all of this in mind, we have a few prayer requests: Once you start to meet medical needs, you can’t just stop. These people need to know that their pain is coming to an end and that we aren’t going anywhere. So please, continue to pray for God’s provision. Also, pray that these beautiful Haitian people leave with more than a physical healing. We want them to know His healing power in their lives. We want them to know Jesus.
Meet The Staff: Caitie Bellotti
Caitie joined our staff this summer at Surf City as a tech team intern. Check out what she had to say about her experience on staff this summer!
Caitie joined our staff this summer at Surf City as a tech team intern. She also joined us again at Laurelville this fall! Catie works closely with other members of the tech team and plays a big part in filming and editing the camp highlight videos. Check out what she had to say about her experience on staff this summer.
Interning with the tech team at Surf City has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, allowing me to grow in my skill while working in a positive environment. I have been working in video since I was 12, and since then, I have been searching for different ways to better my skill set. Being able to work with PKF, an organization that has hosted many camps that have helped me meet Christ and grow in my own faith, was so incredible because I was able to help others meet God as well. To glorify God by doing what I love was so rewarding, and even inspiring others close to my age to serve Christ was even better.
-Caitie
We're always looking for passionate staff members. If that's you, or you know of a highschool or college student who you think would be a great fit, encourage them to apply for an internship at Surf City or Laurelville.
2016 Financials
We're excited to share a full accounting of your gifts at work through the fiscal year 2016. We're proud to have dedicated 91¢ of every dollar directly to programs on the ground in Pittsburgh and Haiti.
In 2016 the PKF was blessed by it's strongest financial year ever. Financial accountability and stewardship continue to be important values. We want to make sure our donors' money is wisely and maximally invested in the lives of those we serve in Pittsburgh and Haiti. The PKF continues to strive to keep internal costs at an absolute minimum.
We're excited to share a full accounting of your gifts at work through the fiscal year 2016. We're proud to have dedicated 91¢ of every dollar directly to programs on the ground in Pittsburgh and Haiti.
Thank you for your support!