Haitian-American Assoc. Responds to Hurricane Matthew
On November 14, the Haitian- American Association at NYCHA hosted a Hurricane Matthew fundraising luncheon, which was well attended by staff from various departments. Acting President of the Association Sybille Louis introduced its mission and the members of the Association’s board. Yvette Andino, Director of Employee Engagement and Special Assistant to the Chair, shared with the audience the importance of bringing employees together for a worthy cause. Keynote speaker Jean Pierre-Louis, founder and CEO of CapraCare, described the important work being done on the ground by his organization in the south of Haiti and provided a comprehensive view of the needs facing the region in the wake of Hurricane Matthew on October 4, which killed hundreds and left thousands homeless. For information on how you can help, please contact the Haitian- American Association at NYCHA at Haitianamericanassoc@ gmail.com.
