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Hi friends,
Welcome to another edition of ITIAH Bulletin, IAFL’s monthly newsletter! March is all about the start of spring, and with it the feeling of rejuvenation. In the wake of trying times in Haiti, there has also been a lot of resilience from the community and an eagerness to turn over a new leaf. Haiti’s willingness to push forward and strive in the midst of chaos is truly admirable, and it is something that must be remembered by us as we continue with our day-to-day life. On that note, we thank our supporters from the bottom of our hearts for your donations and participation in our events.
This month, IAFL is proud to spotlight our strategic plan with Rider University as we continue looking to add to IAFL’s team. We have already been successful in this process with Rutgers University. This semester, we should add 3 to 5 Rutgers students to our team. We are also excited to launch the upcoming STEM project in partnership with Robbinsville High School and their robotics team. Additionally, The IAFL Saturday Yoga with Lavender YogaFit of Robbinsville is scheduled for April 19th at 9:30am. Be the first to get your ticket on Eventbrite. As always, there will be prizes!
Overall, March has been quite a busy month for the IAFL volunteers, and we hope that you enjoy reading about the progress that we are making as an organization. Happy Women's History Month!
Sincerely,
Marie Thadal
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Background and Current State of Haiti’s Mental Health
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As the pandemic appears to be winding down, this year we begin the journey of recovery. We are learning to live with the virus and with the collateral damage, the pandemic has caused. Among the most concerning long-lasting implications of Covid-19, the increasing mental health conditions can have a substantial effect on all areas of life, such as school or work performance, relationships with family and friends, and the ability to participate in the community. Blanc et al. argue that instead of combating the psychological stress with a war mentality, a global natural disaster mentality, one rooted in psychological first aid (PFA) framework and other related approaches such as psychoeducation, and psychosocial support will help us address the psychological needs to survive the pandemic...
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IAFL Partnership with Rider University
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On February 16, ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) met with the Deans of Rider University to establish a strategic partnership and provide opportunities for Rider University students. Deans Kutcher, Liptrot, and Cook met with IAFL founder Marie Thadal, volunteer coordinator Jolia Thadal, and undergraduate fellow Kat Dinh. The conversation was fruitful, and both parties were able to learn more about ways they can form a synergetic partnership in the near future...
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Benevolent Donation from The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey
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The Children’s Home Society of NJ is pleased to support ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL). IAFL is extremely grateful for the generous donation from The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey. The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey kindly donated four bags of brand new toys to the students at the École Mère Louise (EML) school. IAFL and the Children’s Home Society of New Jersey both are organizations committed to fostering the wellbeing of children, particularly children who have faced and continue to navigate through adverse childhood experiences. IAFL’s vision is to work towards eliminating extreme poverty and hardship, starting with one student at a time. With the generous contributions from the Children’s Home Society of New Jersey, IAFL is thankful to continue making a difference in these students’ lives...
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IAFL’s "Love Is in the Air" Event at Café Du Pain Was A Success
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IAFL hosted an amazing fundraiser at Café Du Pain bakery in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, with the help of our wonderful volunteers, Magnolia Brown-McGlothen, Sherly Porsana, Giorgio Dell'Acqua, Alinah Thadal, Ava Daniels, and Marie Thadal. In addition to greeting our supporters who came to partake in the scrumptious pastries offered at the bakery, we met many local patrons interested in IAFL’s mission of delivering education to children in Haiti who inquired about volunteering and donating to the organization...
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Saturday Yoga with Lavender YogaFit - Saturday, April 16th at 9:30am
Tickets are $10! Register to win prizes and we encourage you to wear the colors that fit your mood that day! Our sponsors are Lavender YogaFit of Robbinsville, Out Of Step Offbeat Boutique, Rose Boutique, and Tea-For-All located at Trenton's Farmers Market in Lawrenceville, NJ.
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The Food & Winter Coat Drive sponsored by HANA of Garden State (Haitian American Nurses Association of Garden State)
We are still accepting donations of non-perishable food for the students in Haiti to take home! We have received food from various donors and we are very grateful to them for their generosity! Also we would like to remind you that we are still taking slightly used coats for HANA to distribute to the homeless. To contribute to the drive, please email us at info@itiahangels.org.
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Save the date for the Robbinsville Community Festival - Saturday, June 11th
This is the most anticipated event of the year. There is something for everyone! Our sponsor for this event is Kafé Kreyol, a Haitian Soul Food Restaurant in Lawrence Township. The community will be delighted with delicious, authentic Haitian/Caribbean food.
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IAFL will be at the Robbinsville Farmers Market this summer every Tuesday from July-August 3:30-7pm tentatively located at The Shoppes at Foxmoor.
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Make a donation, make a difference.
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ITIAH Angels for Learning continues to provide educational materials for young students in Haiti thanks to our generous donors. We would greatly appreciate if you could contribute to our cause. Every donation matters, even the smallest ones.
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