Next steps...

From Kevin Darcy....

For the many of you have who have replied, thank you! I will get to replying to your individual emails but wanted to send out a status report first.

Here’s what’s new:

• I have spoken to two tax exempt non-profit organizations I have worked with in the past. Both are based in the US and are run by people I know and trust. Both understand what we want to do and are willing to work with us.
• Some of you have suggested leads to find an orphanage we can “adopt”. Obviously we are just beginning that process. Please continue to send me your thoughts so we have a wide range of possibilities.
• I have a name to contact with Mission Aviation Fellowship. They are a faith-based non-profit based in Idaho who have had a presence in Haiti for some time. They are sending another airplane, pilot and maintenance crews to expand their back-country type operations. These folks could be key.
• Patricia Fieldsted is exploring a BlogSpot, or other such internet thing, that will help facilitate communications on our side.
• Some of have you have very generously pledged to provide monetary support. Thank you. A couple of things in this regard:

o Contribute only from your overflow and not thru any feeling of obligation.
o I don’t want to discourage you from giving thru your church or any other organization of your choice.
o Any monetary contribution of any size is appreciated, but there are many other ways to support the cause.
o I will insure that donations will be tax deductible and 100% will go to the cause.

• I’m meeting with some folks in a few minutes to get a little better organized and will keep you informed as frequently as I can.