address: -> HAITI
region: Haiti, Caribbean -> Quest

facility_type: Info/Hotline -> Shelter

name: Val's Children (ORPHANAGE) - 2010 Haiti Earthquake -> Val's Children (ORPHANAGE) - 2010 Haiti Earthquake (Rebuilding Sponsored by Strategic Global Initiatives)
notes: Update by phone/email - Kellee Metty/Pastor Franklin Val 2/2/10: Orphanage in Leogane was completely destroyed and all 28 children were evacuated to Carrefour. They are currently caring for a total of 49 children and 80+ community members. There is enough food to last the children for 2 mos., however they want to be able to continue sheltering and feeding the community so additional food would be helpful. A scooner/sail boat is on it's way to Jacmel with 10,000 pounds of food/supplies (including heavy camping equipment) and part of that supply will get to this site. ----------------------------- EARTHQUAKE UPDATE FROM THE WEBSITE: Hello Friends, I have just returned from a harrowing week in Haiti. Our plane landed one hour before the 7.2 quake hit, with the epicenter just a few miles from our little orphanage. Pastor Val picked us up at the airport and as he was gathering the last of the bags from inside, and we were sitting in his Trooper, it struck. He came running out of the airport, extremely shaken, but unhurt. We headed in the direction of the orphanage, but soon found the roads impassable. We turned around and spent two nights on a soccer field, earthquake refugees like the rest of the city's population. Everyone in Port au Prince was outside on the streets that night, as aftershock after aftershock rumbled the ground beneath us. The night, however, was filled with singing and worshiping as the church members that we spent the night with led us in beautiful praise to God in the midst of the chaos. In the morning we began using the supplies we had brought for the orphanage to treat wounds, some we could do nothing about but pray. We delivered two babies. We shared our clothes and food, and watched as God multiplied granola bars, trail mix and water. Pastor Val watched over us for two days like a father, and we eventually found shelter at an American Christian school. We were evacuated five days after the initial quake. The orphanage: The buildings have all been lost, but praise God, THE CHILDREN ARE ALL SAFE! As are Pastor Val and his sister Yrma. They have been staying in a converted chicken coop. They had a well, but with the quake, things underground have been damaged. We do not know for certain, but we suspect the well may have been damaged. Someone at our home church gave us 3 water filters that each would take care of 25 people for a year. This was the hand of the Lord at the last minute. Those filters may save lives! We also gave Pastor Val everything in our suitcases that we had brought for him, so they have some med supplies, some candy :) and lots of clothes, school supplies, vitamins, toys, shoes, and other needed items. It is certainly not nearly enough, but we are praying the Lord will multiply. If you would like to donate, cash is the big need right now. We have a non profit set up that will donate 100% with no admin fee to this cause. Please go to www.sgionline.info for more information and a link for donations. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. PLEASE KEEP PRAYING FOR OUR PRECIOUS LITTLE ONES. Most Sincerely, Kellee Metty -> Update by phone/email - Kellee Metty/Pastor Franklin Val 2/2/10: Orphanage in Leogane was completely destroyed and all 28 children were evacuated to Carrefour. They are currently caring for a total of 49 children and 80+ community members. There is enough food to last the children for 2 mos., however they want to be able to continue sheltering and feeding the community so additional food would be helpful. A scooner/sail boat is on it's way to Jacmel with 10,000 pounds of food/supplies (including heavy camping equipment) and part of that supply will get to this site. ----------------------------- EARTHQUAKE UPDATE FROM THE WEBSITE: Hello Friends, I have just returned from a harrowing week in Haiti. Our plane landed one hour before the 7.2 quake hit, with the epicenter just a few miles from our little orphanage. Pastor Val picked us up at the airport and as he was gathering the last of the bags from inside, and we were sitting in his Trooper, it struck. He came running out of the airport, extremely shaken, but unhurt. We headed in the direction of the orphanage, but soon found the roads impassable. We turned around and spent two nights on a soccer field, earthquake refugees like the rest of the city's population. Everyone in Port au Prince was outside on the streets that night, as aftershock after aftershock rumbled the ground beneath us. The night, however, was filled with singing and worshiping as the church members that we spent the night with led us in beautiful praise to God in the midst of the chaos. In the morning we began using the supplies we had brought for the orphanage to treat wounds, some we could do nothing about but pray. We delivered two babies. We shared our clothes and food, and watched as God multiplied granola bars, trail mix and water. Pastor Val watched over us for two days like a father, and we eventually found shelter at an American Christian school. We were evacuated five days after the initial quake. The orphanage: The buildings have all been lost, but praise God, THE CHILDREN ARE ALL SAFE! As are Pastor Val and his sister Yrma. They have been staying in a converted chicken coop. They had a well, but with the quake, things underground have been damaged. We do not know for certain, but we suspect the well may have been damaged. Someone at our home church gave us 3 water filters that each would take care of 25 people for a year. This was the hand of the Lord at the last minute. Those filters may save lives! We also gave Pastor Val everything in our suitcases that we had brought for him, so they have some med supplies, some candy :) and lots of clothes, school supplies, vitamins, toys, shoes, and other needed items. It is certainly not nearly enough, but we are praying the Lord will multiply. If you would like to donate, cash is the big need right now. We have a non profit set up that will donate 100% with no admin fee to this cause. Please go to www.sgionline.info for more information and a link for donations. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. PLEASE KEEP PRAYING FOR OUR PRECIOUS LITTLE ONES. Most Sincerely, Kellee Metty ------------------------------------------------------------ SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD FOR STRATEGIC GLOBAL INITIATIVE AT: http://www.citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/5230 Rebuilding Val's Children's School Many are asking how they can help rebuild the orphanage founded by Pastor Val. Recently we received a report from friends in Haiti that we will be working closely with in this project. Thank you for considering what part you will play in this effort. PART 1 - keep the children safe and well nourished. We need to raise funds to insure a daily supply of basic needs are met. (approx $500.00 per month to $1000 a month) PART 2 - hire locals to chip away at the rubble, saving as much building material as possible. Approximately 12 Haitians to work each day to clear the site may be the way to go. They do not have any heavy equipment so they must chip away.....day by day....with small hammers and shovels. I do not know how long this will take since the buildings are very large. Once labor has begun but could be 3 to 4 months...perhaps faster if funds are available for special equipment. Approx cost for labor - $10,000 to $15,000 PART 3 - Rebuild Church. The church is the center of the community. Once the church is done, children can be moved from the chicken house to the church temporarily until their living quarters are complete. Skilled builders have been identified, looking for work and are ready to go. Approx cost - $75,000 to $90,000 PART 4 - Rebuild the living quarters (to include toilets). Would like to have a "Boys Dorm" and "Girls Dorm". Enough space for current children and more space for additional children who may be orphans as a result of the earthquake. Separate rooms for Irma (Pastor Val's sister) and older boys and girls. Also, 2 guest rooms (men and women) for American visitors associated with Val's who will contribute their time and labor to future projects. Approx cost - $100,000 PART 5 - Kitchen/Food Pantry. Cooking facility with propane stove(s). Rat proof & Thief proof storage for all food goods. This kitchen will be closely assigned to classroom area open room for feeding meals (see PART 6). Approx cost - $30,000 PART 6 - Classrooms for school, complete with desks, chalkboards, school supplies, etc.. Approximately 6 rooms with an open room for feeding meals to the kids. Would like the kids to sit together at one or two very large tables to share their meals together (family style). Approx cost - $75,000 Total Estimated Cost: $325,000 For more information on how you can get involved in this project, please contact Kellee Metty at kelleemetty@gmail.com. SOURCE: http://www.sgionline.info/index.php?id=69

town: Fronta ? (Was in Leogane) -> Carrefour (Evacuated from Leogane)

notes: ----------------------------- EARTHQUAKE UPDATE FROM THE WEBSITE: Hello Friends, I have just returned from a harrowing week in Haiti. Our plane landed one hour before the 7.2 quake hit, with the epicenter just a few miles from our little orphanage. Pastor Val picked us up at the airport and as he was gathering the last of the bags from inside, and we were sitting in his Trooper, it struck. He came running out of the airport, extremely shaken, but unhurt. We headed in the direction of the orphanage, but soon found the roads impassable. We turned around and spent two nights on a soccer field, earthquake refugees like the rest of the city's population. Everyone in Port au Prince was outside on the streets that night, as aftershock after aftershock rumbled the ground beneath us. The night, however, was filled with singing and worshiping as the church members that we spent the night with led us in beautiful praise to God in the midst of the chaos. In the morning we began using the supplies we had brought for the orphanage to treat wounds, some we could do nothing about but pray. We delivered two babies. We shared our clothes and food, and watched as God multiplied granola bars, trail mix and water. Pastor Val watched over us for two days like a father, and we eventually found shelter at an American Christian school. We were evacuated five days after the initial quake. The orphanage: The buildings have all been lost, but praise God, THE CHILDREN ARE ALL SAFE! As are Pastor Val and his sister Yrma. They have been staying in a converted chicken coop. They had a well, but with the quake, things underground have been damaged. We do not know for certain, but we suspect the well may have been damaged. Someone at our home church gave us 3 water filters that each would take care of 25 people for a year. This was the hand of the Lord at the last minute. Those filters may save lives! We also gave Pastor Val everything in our suitcases that we had brought for him, so they have some med supplies, some candy :) and lots of clothes, school supplies, vitamins, toys, shoes, and other needed items. It is certainly not nearly enough, but we are praying the Lord will multiply. If you would like to donate, cash is the big need right now. We have a non profit set up that will donate 100% with no admin fee to this cause. Please go to www.sgionline.info for more information and a link for donations. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. PLEASE KEEP PRAYING FOR OUR PRECIOUS LITTLE ONES. Most Sincerely, Kellee Metty -> Update by phone/email - Kellee Metty/Pastor Franklin Val 2/2/10: Orphanage in Leogane was completely destroyed and all 28 children were evacuated to Carrefour. They are currently caring for a total of 49 children and 80+ community members. There is enough food to last the children for 2 mos., however they want to be able to continue sheltering and feeding the community so additional food would be helpful. A scooner/sail boat is on it's way to Jacmel with 10,000 pounds of food/supplies (including heavy camping equipment) and part of that supply will get to this site. ----------------------------- EARTHQUAKE UPDATE FROM THE WEBSITE: Hello Friends, I have just returned from a harrowing week in Haiti. Our plane landed one hour before the 7.2 quake hit, with the epicenter just a few miles from our little orphanage. Pastor Val picked us up at the airport and as he was gathering the last of the bags from inside, and we were sitting in his Trooper, it struck. He came running out of the airport, extremely shaken, but unhurt. We headed in the direction of the orphanage, but soon found the roads impassable. We turned around and spent two nights on a soccer field, earthquake refugees like the rest of the city's population. Everyone in Port au Prince was outside on the streets that night, as aftershock after aftershock rumbled the ground beneath us. The night, however, was filled with singing and worshiping as the church members that we spent the night with led us in beautiful praise to God in the midst of the chaos. In the morning we began using the supplies we had brought for the orphanage to treat wounds, some we could do nothing about but pray. We delivered two babies. We shared our clothes and food, and watched as God multiplied granola bars, trail mix and water. Pastor Val watched over us for two days like a father, and we eventually found shelter at an American Christian school. We were evacuated five days after the initial quake. The orphanage: The buildings have all been lost, but praise God, THE CHILDREN ARE ALL SAFE! As are Pastor Val and his sister Yrma. They have been staying in a converted chicken coop. They had a well, but with the quake, things underground have been damaged. We do not know for certain, but we suspect the well may have been damaged. Someone at our home church gave us 3 water filters that each would take care of 25 people for a year. This was the hand of the Lord at the last minute. Those filters may save lives! We also gave Pastor Val everything in our suitcases that we had brought for him, so they have some med supplies, some candy :) and lots of clothes, school supplies, vitamins, toys, shoes, and other needed items. It is certainly not nearly enough, but we are praying the Lord will multiply. If you would like to donate, cash is the big need right now. We have a non profit set up that will donate 100% with no admin fee to this cause. Please go to www.sgionline.info for more information and a link for donations. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. PLEASE KEEP PRAYING FOR OUR PRECIOUS LITTLE ONES. Most Sincerely, Kellee Metty
cat_notes: Physical location of evacuated orphanage: Fontamara 45, #49, Route de Carrefour -> Physical location of evacuated orphanage: Fontamara 45, #49, Route de Carrefour (Pastor's Address) 18*30'7.52" N 72*34'4.70" W Supply Delivery to: Bongnotte, route de Mellier, leogane plain

notes: LTel 2/2/10: Spoke to Kellee & email from her: Leslie, I know it is hard to understand him. To my knowledge, he has moved the children into a chicken house on the grounds that is still standing. It is in a village called Bongnotte (at least that is the way he has spelled it in the past) and it is a few miles south-ish from Leogane. So I don't think they have moved. The address he has given me for snail mail correspondence in the past is in the Martissant/Carrefour area, and may be his personal address. It is "______" (see internal notes). This was taken from emails he has sent me. This may be where he wants the food delivered. I imagine the "49" you heard him say was part of is address. It is our understanding that there are approximately 30 children in his care, at least before the EQ. Another American couple who is working with him made sure there was plenty of food for them on Saturday, Jan. 16 before they came back to the US. However, I am sure there are more mouths to feed now, and he may be running out. I also had given him about 4 large bottles of children's vitamins when I was there during the EQ, too. (I landed one hour before it struck and was with him for four days before we came home - we were able to pass to him the things we brought for the orphanage, so he does have some things). Thank you for following up. I hope that you all can make contact with him for delivery. Kellee Pastor Val, earlier 2/2/10 spoke to Leslie and advised of needs for food/tents/OTC meds and antibiotics. Confirmed with Kellee stateside that enough food was left for 2 mos. for the 28 children, but it's quite possible he is serving food to the community and has sheltering needs and this is why he asked for additional supplies. ----------------------------- EARTHQUAKE UPDATE FROM THE WEBSITE: Hello Friends, I have just returned from a harrowing week in Haiti. Our plane landed one hour before the 7.2 quake hit, with the epicenter just a few miles from our little orphanage. Pastor Val picked us up at the airport and as he was gathering the last of the bags from inside, and we were sitting in his Trooper, it struck. He came running out of the airport, extremely shaken, but unhurt. We headed in the direction of the orphanage, but soon found the roads impassable. We turned around and spent two nights on a soccer field, earthquake refugees like the rest of the city's population. Everyone in Port au Prince was outside on the streets that night, as aftershock after aftershock rumbled the ground beneath us. The night, however, was filled with singing and worshiping as the church members that we spent the night with led us in beautiful praise to God in the midst of the chaos. In the morning we began using the supplies we had brought for the orphanage to treat wounds, some we could do nothing about but pray. We delivered two babies. We shared our clothes and food, and watched as God multiplied granola bars, trail mix and water. Pastor Val watched over us for two days like a father, and we eventually found shelter at an American Christian school. We were evacuated five days after the initial quake. The orphanage: The buildings have all been lost, but praise God, THE CHILDREN ARE ALL SAFE! As are Pastor Val and his sister Yrma. They have been staying in a converted chicken coop. They had a well, but with the quake, things underground have been damaged. We do not know for certain, but we suspect the well may have been damaged. Someone at our home church gave us 3 water filters that each would take care of 25 people for a year. This was the hand of the Lord at the last minute. Those filters may save lives! We also gave Pastor Val everything in our suitcases that we had brought for him, so they have some med supplies, some candy :) and lots of clothes, school supplies, vitamins, toys, shoes, and other needed items. It is certainly not nearly enough, but we are praying the Lord will multiply. If you would like to donate, cash is the big need right now. We have a non profit set up that will donate 100% with no admin fee to this cause. Please go to www.sgionline.info for more information and a link for donations. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. PLEASE KEEP PRAYING FOR OUR PRECIOUS LITTLE ONES. Most Sincerely, Kellee Metty -> ----------------------------- EARTHQUAKE UPDATE FROM THE WEBSITE: Hello Friends, I have just returned from a harrowing week in Haiti. Our plane landed one hour before the 7.2 quake hit, with the epicenter just a few miles from our little orphanage. Pastor Val picked us up at the airport and as he was gathering the last of the bags from inside, and we were sitting in his Trooper, it struck. He came running out of the airport, extremely shaken, but unhurt. We headed in the direction of the orphanage, but soon found the roads impassable. We turned around and spent two nights on a soccer field, earthquake refugees like the rest of the city's population. Everyone in Port au Prince was outside on the streets that night, as aftershock after aftershock rumbled the ground beneath us. The night, however, was filled with singing and worshiping as the church members that we spent the night with led us in beautiful praise to God in the midst of the chaos. In the morning we began using the supplies we had brought for the orphanage to treat wounds, some we could do nothing about but pray. We delivered two babies. We shared our clothes and food, and watched as God multiplied granola bars, trail mix and water. Pastor Val watched over us for two days like a father, and we eventually found shelter at an American Christian school. We were evacuated five days after the initial quake. The orphanage: The buildings have all been lost, but praise God, THE CHILDREN ARE ALL SAFE! As are Pastor Val and his sister Yrma. They have been staying in a converted chicken coop. They had a well, but with the quake, things underground have been damaged. We do not know for certain, but we suspect the well may have been damaged. Someone at our home church gave us 3 water filters that each would take care of 25 people for a year. This was the hand of the Lord at the last minute. Those filters may save lives! We also gave Pastor Val everything in our suitcases that we had brought for him, so they have some med supplies, some candy :) and lots of clothes, school supplies, vitamins, toys, shoes, and other needed items. It is certainly not nearly enough, but we are praying the Lord will multiply. If you would like to donate, cash is the big need right now. We have a non profit set up that will donate 100% with no admin fee to this cause. Please go to www.sgionline.info for more information and a link for donations. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. PLEASE KEEP PRAYING FOR OUR PRECIOUS LITTLE ONES. Most Sincerely, Kellee Metty
current_population: 28 -> 49

notes: 2/2/10 7 a.m. PST LTel: Spoke to Pastor Val. The church/school/orphanage in Leogane was completely destroyed and they had to evacuate to "Bongnotte Meillier" 7 miles So. of Leogane. They are staying in the front of a church. 49 children ages 2-18 Serving food/sheltering 80 people from the community (not confirmed if this includes the kids) NEEDS: Rice Beans Cooking Oil Snacks Juice Kids Vitamins Tents Antibiotics for kids Clothing Shoes There are no injuries but the kids are getting sick. It was very difficult to get a physical address due to a bad phone connection and thick accent. Working on the stateside contact to get their location so food can be delivered today. ------------------------------------------------- EARTHQUAKE UPDATE FROM THE WEBSITE: Hello Friends, I have just returned from a harrowing week in Haiti. Our plane landed one hour before the 7.2 quake hit, with the epicenter just a few miles from our little orphanage. Pastor Val picked us up at the airport and as he was gathering the last of the bags from inside, and we were sitting in his Trooper, it struck. He came running out of the airport, extremely shaken, but unhurt. We headed in the direction of the orphanage, but soon found the roads impassable. We turned around and spent two nights on a soccer field, earthquake refugees like the rest of the city's population. Everyone in Port au Prince was outside on the streets that night, as aftershock after aftershock rumbled the ground beneath us. The night, however, was filled with singing and worshiping as the church members that we spent the night with led us in beautiful praise to God in the midst of the chaos. In the morning we began using the supplies we had brought for the orphanage to treat wounds, some we could do nothing about but pray. We delivered two babies. We shared our clothes and food, and watched as God multiplied granola bars, trail mix and water. Pastor Val watched over us for two days like a father, and we eventually found shelter at an American Christian school. We were evacuated five days after the initial quake. The orphanage: The buildings have all been lost, but praise God, THE CHILDREN ARE ALL SAFE! As are Pastor Val and his sister Yrma. They have been staying in a converted chicken coop. They had a well, but with the quake, things underground have been damaged. We do not know for certain, but we suspect the well may have been damaged. Someone at our home church gave us 3 water filters that each would take care of 25 people for a year. This was the hand of the Lord at the last minute. Those filters may save lives! We also gave Pastor Val everything in our suitcases that we had brought for him, so they have some med supplies, some candy :) and lots of clothes, school supplies, vitamins, toys, shoes, and other needed items. It is certainly not nearly enough, but we are praying the Lord will multiply. If you would like to donate, cash is the big need right now. We have a non profit set up that will donate 100% with no admin fee to this cause. Please go to www.sgionline.info for more information and a link for donations. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. PLEASE KEEP PRAYING FOR OUR PRECIOUS LITTLE ONES. Most Sincerely, Kellee Metty -> LTel 2/2/10: Spoke to Kellee & email from her: Leslie, I know it is hard to understand him. To my knowledge, he has moved the children into a chicken house on the grounds that is still standing. It is in a village called Bongnotte (at least that is the way he has spelled it in the past) and it is a few miles south-ish from Leogane. So I don't think they have moved. The address he has given me for snail mail correspondence in the past is in the Martissant/Carrefour area, and may be his personal address. It is "______" (see internal notes). This was taken from emails he has sent me. This may be where he wants the food delivered. I imagine the "49" you heard him say was part of is address. It is our understanding that there are approximately 30 children in his care, at least before the EQ. Another American couple who is working with him made sure there was plenty of food for them on Saturday, Jan. 16 before they came back to the US. However, I am sure there are more mouths to feed now, and he may be running out. I also had given him about 4 large bottles of children's vitamins when I was there during the EQ, too. (I landed one hour before it struck and was with him for four days before we came home - we were able to pass to him the things we brought for the orphanage, so he does have some things). Thank you for following up. I hope that you all can make contact with him for delivery. Kellee Pastor Val, earlier 2/2/10 spoke to Leslie and advised of needs for food/tents/OTC meds and antibiotics. Confirmed with Kellee stateside that enough food was left for 2 mos. for the 28 children, but it's quite possible he is serving food to the community and has sheltering needs and this is why he asked for additional supplies. ----------------------------- EARTHQUAKE UPDATE FROM THE WEBSITE: Hello Friends, I have just returned from a harrowing week in Haiti. Our plane landed one hour before the 7.2 quake hit, with the epicenter just a few miles from our little orphanage. Pastor Val picked us up at the airport and as he was gathering the last of the bags from inside, and we were sitting in his Trooper, it struck. He came running out of the airport, extremely shaken, but unhurt. We headed in the direction of the orphanage, but soon found the roads impassable. We turned around and spent two nights on a soccer field, earthquake refugees like the rest of the city's population. Everyone in Port au Prince was outside on the streets that night, as aftershock after aftershock rumbled the ground beneath us. The night, however, was filled with singing and worshiping as the church members that we spent the night with led us in beautiful praise to God in the midst of the chaos. In the morning we began using the supplies we had brought for the orphanage to treat wounds, some we could do nothing about but pray. We delivered two babies. We shared our clothes and food, and watched as God multiplied granola bars, trail mix and water. Pastor Val watched over us for two days like a father, and we eventually found shelter at an American Christian school. We were evacuated five days after the initial quake. The orphanage: The buildings have all been lost, but praise God, THE CHILDREN ARE ALL SAFE! As are Pastor Val and his sister Yrma. They have been staying in a converted chicken coop. They had a well, but with the quake, things underground have been damaged. We do not know for certain, but we suspect the well may have been damaged. Someone at our home church gave us 3 water filters that each would take care of 25 people for a year. This was the hand of the Lord at the last minute. Those filters may save lives! We also gave Pastor Val everything in our suitcases that we had brought for him, so they have some med supplies, some candy :) and lots of clothes, school supplies, vitamins, toys, shoes, and other needed items. It is certainly not nearly enough, but we are praying the Lord will multiply. If you would like to donate, cash is the big need right now. We have a non profit set up that will donate 100% with no admin fee to this cause. Please go to www.sgionline.info for more information and a link for donations. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. PLEASE KEEP PRAYING FOR OUR PRECIOUS LITTLE ONES. Most Sincerely, Kellee Metty
current_population: 80 -> 28
cat_notes: -> Physical location of evacuated orphanage: Fontamara 45, #49, Route de Carrefour

notes: 2/2/10 7 a.m. PST LTel: Spoke to Pastor Val. The church/school/orphanage in Leogane was completely destroyed and they had to evacuate to "Bongnotte Meillier" 7 miles So. of Leogane. They are staying in the front of a church. 49 children ages 2-18 Serving food/sheltering 80 people from the community (not confirmed if this includes the kids) NEEDS: Rice Beans Cooking Oil Snacks Juice Kids Vitamins Tents Antibiotics for kids There are no injuries but the kids are getting sick. It was very difficult to get a physical address due to a bad phone connection and thick accent. Working on the stateside contact to get their location so food can be delivered today. ------------------------------------------------- EARTHQUAKE UPDATE FROM THE WEBSITE: Hello Friends, I have just returned from a harrowing week in Haiti. Our plane landed one hour before the 7.2 quake hit, with the epicenter just a few miles from our little orphanage. Pastor Val picked us up at the airport and as he was gathering the last of the bags from inside, and we were sitting in his Trooper, it struck. He came running out of the airport, extremely shaken, but unhurt. We headed in the direction of the orphanage, but soon found the roads impassable. We turned around and spent two nights on a soccer field, earthquake refugees like the rest of the city's population. Everyone in Port au Prince was outside on the streets that night, as aftershock after aftershock rumbled the ground beneath us. The night, however, was filled with singing and worshiping as the church members that we spent the night with led us in beautiful praise to God in the midst of the chaos. In the morning we began using the supplies we had brought for the orphanage to treat wounds, some we could do nothing about but pray. We delivered two babies. We shared our clothes and food, and watched as God multiplied granola bars, trail mix and water. Pastor Val watched over us for two days like a father, and we eventually found shelter at an American Christian school. We were evacuated five days after the initial quake. The orphanage: The buildings have all been lost, but praise God, THE CHILDREN ARE ALL SAFE! As are Pastor Val and his sister Yrma. They have been staying in a converted chicken coop. They had a well, but with the quake, things underground have been damaged. We do not know for certain, but we suspect the well may have been damaged. Someone at our home church gave us 3 water filters that each would take care of 25 people for a year. This was the hand of the Lord at the last minute. Those filters may save lives! We also gave Pastor Val everything in our suitcases that we had brought for him, so they have some med supplies, some candy :) and lots of clothes, school supplies, vitamins, toys, shoes, and other needed items. It is certainly not nearly enough, but we are praying the Lord will multiply. If you would like to donate, cash is the big need right now. We have a non profit set up that will donate 100% with no admin fee to this cause. Please go to www.sgionline.info for more information and a link for donations. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. PLEASE KEEP PRAYING FOR OUR PRECIOUS LITTLE ONES. Most Sincerely, Kellee Metty -> 2/2/10 7 a.m. PST LTel: Spoke to Pastor Val. The church/school/orphanage in Leogane was completely destroyed and they had to evacuate to "Bongnotte Meillier" 7 miles So. of Leogane. They are staying in the front of a church. 49 children ages 2-18 Serving food/sheltering 80 people from the community (not confirmed if this includes the kids) NEEDS: Rice Beans Cooking Oil Snacks Juice Kids Vitamins Tents Antibiotics for kids Clothing Shoes There are no injuries but the kids are getting sick. It was very difficult to get a physical address due to a bad phone connection and thick accent. Working on the stateside contact to get their location so food can be delivered today. ------------------------------------------------- EARTHQUAKE UPDATE FROM THE WEBSITE: Hello Friends, I have just returned from a harrowing week in Haiti. Our plane landed one hour before the 7.2 quake hit, with the epicenter just a few miles from our little orphanage. Pastor Val picked us up at the airport and as he was gathering the last of the bags from inside, and we were sitting in his Trooper, it struck. He came running out of the airport, extremely shaken, but unhurt. We headed in the direction of the orphanage, but soon found the roads impassable. We turned around and spent two nights on a soccer field, earthquake refugees like the rest of the city's population. Everyone in Port au Prince was outside on the streets that night, as aftershock after aftershock rumbled the ground beneath us. The night, however, was filled with singing and worshiping as the church members that we spent the night with led us in beautiful praise to God in the midst of the chaos. In the morning we began using the supplies we had brought for the orphanage to treat wounds, some we could do nothing about but pray. We delivered two babies. We shared our clothes and food, and watched as God multiplied granola bars, trail mix and water. Pastor Val watched over us for two days like a father, and we eventually found shelter at an American Christian school. We were evacuated five days after the initial quake. The orphanage: The buildings have all been lost, but praise God, THE CHILDREN ARE ALL SAFE! As are Pastor Val and his sister Yrma. They have been staying in a converted chicken coop. They had a well, but with the quake, things underground have been damaged. We do not know for certain, but we suspect the well may have been damaged. Someone at our home church gave us 3 water filters that each would take care of 25 people for a year. This was the hand of the Lord at the last minute. Those filters may save lives! We also gave Pastor Val everything in our suitcases that we had brought for him, so they have some med supplies, some candy :) and lots of clothes, school supplies, vitamins, toys, shoes, and other needed items. It is certainly not nearly enough, but we are praying the Lord will multiply. If you would like to donate, cash is the big need right now. We have a non profit set up that will donate 100% with no admin fee to this cause. Please go to www.sgionline.info for more information and a link for donations. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. PLEASE KEEP PRAYING FOR OUR PRECIOUS LITTLE ONES. Most Sincerely, Kellee Metty

notes: 2/2/10 7 a.m. PST LTel: Spoke to Pastor Val. The church/school/orphanage in Leogane was completely destroyed and they had to evacuate to "Bongnotte Meillier" 7 miles So. of Leogane. They are staying in the front of a church. 49 children ages 2-18 Serving food/sheltering 80 people from the community (not confirmed if this includes the kids) NEEDS: Rice Beans Cooking Oil Snacks Juice Kids Vitamins Tents Antibiotics for kids There are no injuries but the kids are getting sick. It was very difficult to get a physical address due to a bad phone connection and thick accent. Working on the stateside contact to get their location so food can be delivered today. ------------------------------------------------- EARTHQUAKE UPDATE Hello Friends, I have just returned from a harrowing week in Haiti. Our plane landed one hour before the 7.2 quake hit, with the epicenter just a few miles from our little orphanage. Pastor Val picked us up at the airport and as he was gathering the last of the bags from inside, and we were sitting in his Trooper, it struck. He came running out of the airport, extremely shaken, but unhurt. We headed in the direction of the orphanage, but soon found the roads impassable. We turned around and spent two nights on a soccer field, earthquake refugees like the rest of the city's population. Everyone in Port au Prince was outside on the streets that night, as aftershock after aftershock rumbled the ground beneath us. The night, however, was filled with singing and worshiping as the church members that we spent the night with led us in beautiful praise to God in the midst of the chaos. In the morning we began using the supplies we had brought for the orphanage to treat wounds, some we could do nothing about but pray. We delivered two babies. We shared our clothes and food, and watched as God multiplied granola bars, trail mix and water. Pastor Val watched over us for two days like a father, and we eventually found shelter at an American Christian school. We were evacuated five days after the initial quake. The orphanage: The buildings have all been lost, but praise God, THE CHILDREN ARE ALL SAFE! As are Pastor Val and his sister Yrma. They have been staying in a converted chicken coop. They had a well, but with the quake, things underground have been damaged. We do not know for certain, but we suspect the well may have been damaged. Someone at our home church gave us 3 water filters that each would take care of 25 people for a year. This was the hand of the Lord at the last minute. Those filters may save lives! We also gave Pastor Val everything in our suitcases that we had brought for him, so they have some med supplies, some candy :) and lots of clothes, school supplies, vitamins, toys, shoes, and other needed items. It is certainly not nearly enough, but we are praying the Lord will multiply. If you would like to donate, cash is the big need right now. We have a non profit set up that will donate 100% with no admin fee to this cause. Please go to www.sgionline.info for more information and a link for donations. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. PLEASE KEEP PRAYING FOR OUR PRECIOUS LITTLE ONES. Most Sincerely, Kellee Metty -> 2/2/10 7 a.m. PST LTel: Spoke to Pastor Val. The church/school/orphanage in Leogane was completely destroyed and they had to evacuate to "Bongnotte Meillier" 7 miles So. of Leogane. They are staying in the front of a church. 49 children ages 2-18 Serving food/sheltering 80 people from the community (not confirmed if this includes the kids) NEEDS: Rice Beans Cooking Oil Snacks Juice Kids Vitamins Tents Antibiotics for kids There are no injuries but the kids are getting sick. It was very difficult to get a physical address due to a bad phone connection and thick accent. Working on the stateside contact to get their location so food can be delivered today. ------------------------------------------------- EARTHQUAKE UPDATE FROM THE WEBSITE: Hello Friends, I have just returned from a harrowing week in Haiti. Our plane landed one hour before the 7.2 quake hit, with the epicenter just a few miles from our little orphanage. Pastor Val picked us up at the airport and as he was gathering the last of the bags from inside, and we were sitting in his Trooper, it struck. He came running out of the airport, extremely shaken, but unhurt. We headed in the direction of the orphanage, but soon found the roads impassable. We turned around and spent two nights on a soccer field, earthquake refugees like the rest of the city's population. Everyone in Port au Prince was outside on the streets that night, as aftershock after aftershock rumbled the ground beneath us. The night, however, was filled with singing and worshiping as the church members that we spent the night with led us in beautiful praise to God in the midst of the chaos. In the morning we began using the supplies we had brought for the orphanage to treat wounds, some we could do nothing about but pray. We delivered two babies. We shared our clothes and food, and watched as God multiplied granola bars, trail mix and water. Pastor Val watched over us for two days like a father, and we eventually found shelter at an American Christian school. We were evacuated five days after the initial quake. The orphanage: The buildings have all been lost, but praise God, THE CHILDREN ARE ALL SAFE! As are Pastor Val and his sister Yrma. They have been staying in a converted chicken coop. They had a well, but with the quake, things underground have been damaged. We do not know for certain, but we suspect the well may have been damaged. Someone at our home church gave us 3 water filters that each would take care of 25 people for a year. This was the hand of the Lord at the last minute. Those filters may save lives! We also gave Pastor Val everything in our suitcases that we had brought for him, so they have some med supplies, some candy :) and lots of clothes, school supplies, vitamins, toys, shoes, and other needed items. It is certainly not nearly enough, but we are praying the Lord will multiply. If you would like to donate, cash is the big need right now. We have a non profit set up that will donate 100% with no admin fee to this cause. Please go to www.sgionline.info for more information and a link for donations. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. PLEASE KEEP PRAYING FOR OUR PRECIOUS LITTLE ONES. Most Sincerely, Kellee Metty
mission: In 1987, Pastor Franklin Val was shot five times during the overthrow of the Dessalines regime in Haiti. As he slowly recovered, he was deeply troubled by the problems and social ills that plagued his country. He made a promise to God that if he lived, he would open an orphanage for the many parentless children wandering the streets after the political violence. That year, with the help of his sister Yrma, Val opened an orphanage in the countryside of Leogane Province, about 2 hours east of the capital of Port-au-Prince, and took in 55 children. Val and Yrma were both in their 50s, with families and children of their own. Yet they gave their lives to what they believed God had called them to do to serve their country and His Kingdom. Pastor Val supported the orphanage with his taxi service for international visitors and the press, and also raised support in Canada and the United States. But as Haiti's government became more and more troubled in the 1980s and 1990s, support dwindled, and Val found himself stretched to the limits. Today, Val and Yrma care for upwards of 30 children, and also provide meals to the surrounding community. Val hosts revival meetings on the weekends in the church adjacent to the orphanage. Yet their finances are limited and sometimes they struggle to find food and money to send the children to school. Val knows that without basic necessities the children cannot live. But his vision is greater. He knows that to lift Haiti out of its troubled circumstances, the children need to have marketable skills and know the love of God. This is his mission. -> In 1987, Pastor Franklin Val was shot five times during the overthrow of the Dessalines regime in Haiti. As he slowly recovered, he was deeply troubled by the problems and social ills that plagued his country. He made a promise to God that if he lived, he would open an orphanage for the many parentless children wandering the streets after the political violence. That year, with the help of his sister Yrma, Val opened an orphanage in the countryside of Leogane Province, about 2 hours east of the capital of Port-au-Prince, and took in 55 children. Val and Yrma were both in their 50s, with families and children of their own. Yet they gave their lives to what they believed God had called them to do to serve their country and His Kingdom. Pastor Val supported the orphanage with his taxi service for international visitors and the press, and also raised support in Canada and the United States. But as Haiti's government became more and more troubled in the 1980s and 1990s, support dwindled, and Val found himself stretched to the limits. Today, Val and Yrma care for upwards of 30 children, and also provide meals to the surrounding community. Val hosts revival meetings on the weekends in the church adjacent to the orphanage. Yet their finances are limited and sometimes they struggle to find food and money to send the children to school. Val knows that without basic necessities the children cannot live. But his vision is greater. He knows that to lift Haiti out of its troubled circumstances, the children need to have marketable skills and know the love of God. This is his mission.

notes: 2/2/10 7 a.m. PST LTel: Spoke to Pastor Val. The church/school/orphanage in Leogane was completely destroyed and they had to evacuate to "Bongnotte Meillier" 7 miles So. of Leogane. They are staying in the front of a church. 49 children ages 2-18 Serving 80 people from the community (not confirmed if this includes the kids) NEEDS: Rice Beans Cooking Oil Snacks Juice Kids Vitamins Tents Antibiotics for kids There are no injuries but the kids are getting sick. It was very difficult to get a physical address due to a bad phone connection and thick accent. Working on the stateside contact to get their location so food can be delivered today. -> 2/2/10 7 a.m. PST LTel: Spoke to Pastor Val. The church/school/orphanage in Leogane was completely destroyed and they had to evacuate to "Bongnotte Meillier" 7 miles So. of Leogane. They are staying in the front of a church. 49 children ages 2-18 Serving food/sheltering 80 people from the community (not confirmed if this includes the kids) NEEDS: Rice Beans Cooking Oil Snacks Juice Kids Vitamins Tents Antibiotics for kids There are no injuries but the kids are getting sick. It was very difficult to get a physical address due to a bad phone connection and thick accent. Working on the stateside contact to get their location so food can be delivered today. ------------------------------------------------- EARTHQUAKE UPDATE Hello Friends, I have just returned from a harrowing week in Haiti. Our plane landed one hour before the 7.2 quake hit, with the epicenter just a few miles from our little orphanage. Pastor Val picked us up at the airport and as he was gathering the last of the bags from inside, and we were sitting in his Trooper, it struck. He came running out of the airport, extremely shaken, but unhurt. We headed in the direction of the orphanage, but soon found the roads impassable. We turned around and spent two nights on a soccer field, earthquake refugees like the rest of the city's population. Everyone in Port au Prince was outside on the streets that night, as aftershock after aftershock rumbled the ground beneath us. The night, however, was filled with singing and worshiping as the church members that we spent the night with led us in beautiful praise to God in the midst of the chaos. In the morning we began using the supplies we had brought for the orphanage to treat wounds, some we could do nothing about but pray. We delivered two babies. We shared our clothes and food, and watched as God multiplied granola bars, trail mix and water. Pastor Val watched over us for two days like a father, and we eventually found shelter at an American Christian school. We were evacuated five days after the initial quake. The orphanage: The buildings have all been lost, but praise God, THE CHILDREN ARE ALL SAFE! As are Pastor Val and his sister Yrma. They have been staying in a converted chicken coop. They had a well, but with the quake, things underground have been damaged. We do not know for certain, but we suspect the well may have been damaged. Someone at our home church gave us 3 water filters that each would take care of 25 people for a year. This was the hand of the Lord at the last minute. Those filters may save lives! We also gave Pastor Val everything in our suitcases that we had brought for him, so they have some med supplies, some candy :) and lots of clothes, school supplies, vitamins, toys, shoes, and other needed items. It is certainly not nearly enough, but we are praying the Lord will multiply. If you would like to donate, cash is the big need right now. We have a non profit set up that will donate 100% with no admin fee to this cause. Please go to www.sgionline.info for more information and a link for donations. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. PLEASE KEEP PRAYING FOR OUR PRECIOUS LITTLE ONES. Most Sincerely, Kellee Metty
website: -> http://valschildren.weebly.com/index.html
mission: In 1987, Pastor Franklin Val was shot five times during the overthrow of the Dessalines regime in Haiti. As he slowly recovered, he was deeply troubled by the problems and social ills that plagued his country. He made a promise to God that if he lived, he would open an orphanage for the many parentless children wandering the streets after the political violence. That year, with the help of his sister Yrma, Val opened an orphanage in the countryside of Leogane Province, about 2 hours east of the capital of Port-au-Prince, and took in 55 children. Val and Yrma were both in their 50s, with families and children of their own. Yet they gave their lives to what they believed God had called them to do to serve their country and His Kingdom. Pastor Val supported the orphanage with his taxi service for international visitors and the press, and also raised support in Canada and the United States. But as Haiti's government became more and more troubled in the 1980s and 1990s, support dwindled, and Val found himself stretched to the limits. Today, Val and Yrma care for upwards of 30 children, and also provide meals to the surrounding community. Val hosts revival meetings on the weekends in the church adjacent to the orphanage. Yet their finances are limited and sometimes they struggle to find food and money to send the children to school. Val knows that without basic necessities the children cannot live. But his vision is greater. He knows that to lift Haiti out of its troubled circumstances, the children need to have marketable skills and know the love of God. This is his mission. -> In 1987, Pastor Franklin Val was shot five times during the overthrow of the Dessalines regime in Haiti. As he slowly recovered, he was deeply troubled by the problems and social ills that plagued his country. He made a promise to God that if he lived, he would open an orphanage for the many parentless children wandering the streets after the political violence. That year, with the help of his sister Yrma, Val opened an orphanage in the countryside of Leogane Province, about 2 hours east of the capital of Port-au-Prince, and took in 55 children. Val and Yrma were both in their 50s, with families and children of their own. Yet they gave their lives to what they believed God had called them to do to serve their country and His Kingdom. Pastor Val supported the orphanage with his taxi service for international visitors and the press, and also raised support in Canada and the United States. But as Haiti's government became more and more troubled in the 1980s and 1990s, support dwindled, and Val found himself stretched to the limits. Today, Val and Yrma care for upwards of 30 children, and also provide meals to the surrounding community. Val hosts revival meetings on the weekends in the church adjacent to the orphanage. Yet their finances are limited and sometimes they struggle to find food and money to send the children to school. Val knows that without basic necessities the children cannot live. But his vision is greater. He knows that to lift Haiti out of its troubled circumstances, the children need to have marketable skills and know the love of God. This is his mission.