Please email us and let us know what you, your school, business, or group is doing to help Haiti.  We are interested in receiving news from throughout the state of Maine.

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Maine Friends of Haiti

WHO ARE WE?  We are a group of people from Maine and other locations who are concerned about the needs of the Haitian people and ways to positively help out.  We come from all different backgrounds, beliefs, locations, and organizations, and we share a  desire to work together to help Haiti now and for years to come.

WHAT CAN WE DO?  We can share information on our Maine Friends of Haiti website such as volunteer opportunities, wish lists, plans for future projects, possible funding resources, and possible collaborative activities and workshops.  We can hope that various individuals and groups will consider working together. 

WHAT WOULD WE LIKE TO DO?  We would especially like to encourage Mainers to participate in activities which plant a seed about the importance of helping those in need on both a local and international level.  We would like to learn more about the culture of Haiti (such as the history, music, foods, literature) and would love to coordinate a group of speakers who would enjoy sharing their knowledge of Haiti.  In the future we would love to offer Haitian-related literature, movies, music, and other materials for groups interested in borrowing them for educational or fundraising purposes.

"Haiti is crying.  It is a very strong country, like many of us have pointed out.  It is a very resilient people, but it is crying.  It is calling out for all of us to help, so let’s answer the call.”

Alain Mathieu

President - Bowdoin Haitian Alliance

“Homage to Haiti”

Bowdoin College - Feb. 1, 2010

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The Franco-American Heritage Center in Lewiston, Maine, has many French books of all kinds, French musical records, French dictionaries, etc. (around 30 boxes) that they would love to see go to a school in Haiti. Is anyone aware of how they might get assistance with shipping these items to Haiti? Anyone know of a container going to Haiti that might have room? Please contact Rita Dube at 207-783-1585 or email:

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Dr. Tom Gorin

Becky Chandler and her work with the International Rescue Committee

Ian Engelman will talk about his work in Haiti at Scarborough Library on Feb. 6, 2011 at 2 p.m.