Miami fire stations and Pérez Art Museum Miami are joining in the relief efforts for Haiti and encouraging others to do the same Saturday following the devastation left behind by Hurricane Matthew.
PAMM in collaboration with the City of Miami and Food For The Poor will join hurricane relief efforts through PAMM Postcards for Haiti.
Artists are encouraging visitors to write inspirational messages on postcards to be included in care packages being sent to Haiti. Visitors will also have a chance to bring canned goods for those affected by the storm.
“Being so close to the Caribbean, our thoughts are with the people in Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti and the Bahamas who were hit hard by Hurricane Matthew, as well as the millions still in its path,” said PAMM Director Franklin Sirmans. “The museum is a site for people to connect and inspire each other, so our hope is that PAMM Postcards engages our community to connect with those in need through artistic messages of support and encouragement.”
While South Florida was spared by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti was battered leaving hundreds of homes shredded and life-threatening conditions in its wake. According to the United Nations, the death toll continues to climb while hundreds of thousands of others remain in a humanitarian crisis.
“In times like this, South Florida needs to show its generosity to those affected by this devastating hurricane,” said City of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado.
Angel Aloma, executive director, said Food for the Poor has been helping the "poorest of the poor" get out of poverty for more than 30 years in Haiti, and will be going to Haiti to help them rebuild their lives after the storm.
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Food for the Poor suggests donations of canned meats, canned fish and canned milk. Starting October 8-15, all City of Miami fire stations will collect specific items for Haiti including dry foods (rice and beans), baby food and powdered formula, first aid supplies and diapers.
Miami fire stations will also be accepting donations for Haiti relief efforts beginning Saturday through October 15 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
You can make donations at the following locations:
- Station 1, 144 N.E. 5th Street
- Station 2, 1901 N. Miami Avenue
- Station 3, 1103 N.W. 7th Street
- Station 4, 1105 S.W. 2nd Avenue
- Station 5, 1200 N.W. 20th Street
- Station 6, 701 N.W. 36th Street
- Station 7, 314 Beacom Blvd.
- Station 8, 2975 Oak Avenue
- Station 9, 69 N.E. 62 Street
- Station 10, 4101 N.W. 7th Street
- Station 11, 5920 W. Flagler Street
- Station 12, 1455 N.W. 46th Street
- Station 13, 990 N.E. 79th Street
- Station 14, 2111 S.W. 19th Street
“This is a very difficult time for Haiti. Our entire community needs to show support and love during this crisis,” said Commissioner Ken Russell. “We were very fortunate by not being hit by Matthew. Let’s do what we can to collect and provide needed items as well as emotional support to all Haitians.”
Saturday morning the storm was downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane though a dangerous storm surge and powerful winds were battering parts of South Carolina, the National Hurricane Center reported.
