Usually I love writing my blogs and delving into some of the funny things happening in our family but with the recent earthquakes in Haiti, I wanted to do a post on some organizations that are helping with the relief efforts in Haiti.  This week I posted an article about the Solar Liberty Foundation on Associated Content.  This non-profit was started by a friend of mine from grade school and focuses on renewable energy. They are trying to raise $100,000 so they can provide 1000 solar cookers to the people in Port-au-Prince. The solar cookers allow families to sanitize their water (clean drinking water) as well as having a means to cook meals.  You can see more info at http://www.solarliberty.org.

Locally, the Mason City Schools have launched a drive to gather supplies for the relief effort. they are working with As Matthew 25 Ministries, a local non-profit organization who is providing international humanitarian disaster relief to the people of Haiti. It is being spearheaded by a local parent, Laura Pfeil. If you are able to assist in collecting or delivering  any of the items listed below, please email Laura at david@standingwave.com.

  • Adult Diapers
  • Antibacterial Wipes
  • Antibiotic Ointment
  • Baby Food
  • Baby Wipes
  • Band Aids
  • Bandages
  • Basic First Aid Kits
  • Bottled Water
  • Canned and Nonperishable Food
  • Cleaning Products
  • Diapers
  • Feminine Hygiene Products
  • First Aid Supplies
  • Formula
  • Gauze
  • Medical Tape
  • Pain Reliever
  • Personal Care Products
  • Rubber Gloves
  • Shampoo
  • Soap


Deerfield Township is also working to help in the relief efforts. You can help the earthquake victims in Haiti here in our community. Deerfield Township, Deerfield Township Fire Rescue Department and Deerfield Firefighters Local 4286 will be collecting donations for the disaster relief in Haiti. The collection points will be each of the four firehouses. Deerfield Fire Stations are located at:

Station #56 – 8375 Snider Road – 513-398-0169
Station #57 – 3380 Townsley Drive – 513-683-1130
Station #58 – 2095 Kings Mills Road –-513-339-0558
Station #59 – at Fleckenstein Park, 3834 Mason-Montgomery Road – 513-594-7631

Donations will be delivered to Matthew 25: Ministries located in Blue Ash for shipment to Haiti. The following items are being collected through Deerfield Township:

•    Nonperishable food and bottled water
•    Personal care products
•    Cleaning products
•    First Aid Supplies

Cash donations should be made directly to the Red Cross or Matthew: 25 Industries.

About Matthew 25 Ministries
Matthew 25 Ministries is located at 11060 Kenwood Rd., Cincinnati. OH 45242 in the Blue Ash area.  M25M is also looking for volunteers to come to their warehouse in Blue Ash to pack supplies to be sent to Haiti. Please view their website at www.m25m.org to learn more, or to contribute a monetary donation.

Thank you for your help.