Through a great effort of the Foyer de Sion team, Sage Middle School, Hands of Hope, World Concern donations of many of you and MAF we’ve been able to deliver via Air Freight some food supplies to the orphanage. It’s important to note that while Haiti has lost attention in the media. But the need is still great for the people of Haiti. Please stay involved and continue to help us in our efforts to keep supplies going to Haiti. http://www.foyerdesion.org/donations-GiftsOfHope.php

Saturday morning, February 13th, dawned a little chilly but warm in spirits as group of individuals gathered forces for the “Hearts for Haiti Rummage Sale”. But the feeling of community and service warmed everyone’s hearts as they rallied to support Foyer de Sion.

The outpouring of community support was tremendous. A special thanks to Stone Lumber who donated their parking lot for the event. They even surprised by broadcasting the event via the illuminated billboard which drew a lot of attention to the rummage sale.

A New Beginning Adopting Agency was kind enough to store all of the donated items for the rummage sale until the day of the event. Many individuals donated items for the rummage sale. We raised over $1,500 for the orphanage which will be used to purchase food supplies for the children.

A group of fantastic ladies from the Nampa Idaho East Stake manned the event and shared the story of Foyer De Sion. Those that participated Tendra Andrews, Sarah Adams, Jessica Dribnak, Alyce Dribnak, Amy Baumgartner, Heidi Child, Wendy Warwick, Randi (Sara Adams’ Sister-in-law) and Judie Sedrick.

Thank you for such a great effort!

Important information for families who have brought their children home under Humanitarian Parole and how to move forward has been issued today I. We encourage you to visit the link at USCIS and started reading, there is a lot of information and very informative.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=8c8df66872bf6210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

There is sure to be more information coming we recomment that you watch the USCIS web page for the up-date
Information and instructions.

We hope that all is going well and you are enjoying having your children home.

After a major collaborative effort, we are pleased to announce that all referred children have made it home to adopting families in Canada, France and the USA. We extend a special thanks to Deanna Morrell, Lyndsay Crapo, Chareyl Moyes, Corrie McArthur, Allyson Halpin, Utah Hospital Task Force, His House Children’s Home, Edward Henson, Laura Trinneman, The Haitian Government, Department of Health Services, JCICS and many others who worked behind the scenes with these individuals, agencies and families.

We are grateful for your dedication! We know there are many happy families and children who are now beginning a new adventure.

We would be remiss if we did not take a moment to thank our very special saints, Guesno, Majorie, and their family,  for the dedication and love for the children of Haiti. They truly have sacrificed greatly to provide new opportunities for these beautiful children. We pray the Lord will be mindful of their sacrifice and dedication and bless them in this most noble effort. You truly are an inspiration to all of us.

May God bless each of you for your service. And may he bless the homes of these adopting families.

The students of Western Wyoming Community College a used their annual “Honors Program Book/CD/DVD sale. to raise funds to support the children of Foyer de Sion.

Each year the students collect several thousand items, sell  them at very low prices, give what remains away to regional organizations–day care centers, literacy programs, hospitals, prisons–and donate 100% of the money raised to charities of their choice. This year the children of Foyer de Sion are the beneficiaries of their generosity.

Special thanks to  Camille Woodward, whose family has adopted several children from the orphanage.  She took the initiative and made an appeal to the rest of the group.  All of the University Students rallied behind her lead and had a great time. We also express thanks to Rick Kempa who is the WWCC Honors Program Director.

Here is a picture of some of students at the event. The students in the picture are, from left to right, Shanaye Stewart, Kylie Ashton and Ken Donakey.

The students in the picture are, from left to right, Shanaye Stewart, Kylie Ashton and Ken Donakey.

Let me know if you would like any additional information.

Rick

We are so pleased to inform everyone that the well is working!!!

There is something refreshing, invigorating, hope building about a new weell. This is such a huge blessing for the orphanage, the caregivers and our children. Deanna Morrell has been intimately involved in directing this effort. We are so grateful for her efforts. She has been PHENOMENAL. I think you can see the joy she is experiencing in her service.

We also wish to thank again Solar Well Pumps (SolarWellPumps.com)- Brandy Nelson and Peggy Nelson-Magaria, Robin Gudgel at www.Midnitesolar.com, Montana Rane, Teo who flew the pump equipment in to Haiti, Corrie McArther IAF and Annie Blackstone of Sion Fonds.

Here are some pics of the pump installation and results.

Thank you Deanna, Montana,

It’s been just over a month since the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Rescuing the people of Haiti has been a herculean effort by so many people around the world. Our immediate attention in cooperation with IAF has been to ensure that the of Foyer de Sion children are safe, secure and fed.  There are many, many people who continue to help us in this effort.

We are pleased to announce we received a generous donation of a complete solar pumping solution from SolarWellPumps.com. Learning of our efforts to build the new orphanage they designed a system for the exact needs of the new orphanage and quickly crated and shipped it so that it could be immediately airlifted to Haiti.  Solar Well Pumps is an amazing business that supports relief efforts at home and around the world (as well as providing world class well drilling supplies and services to their customers).

We especially want to thank Brandy Nelson and Peggy Nelson-Magaria for all the work they did to make this happen.

If you would like to express your gratitude for their generous donation  they can be reached at 580-646-0911. We also encourage you to visit web site http://www.solarwellpumps.com

We would also like to thank Robin Gudgel at www.Midnitesolar.com who jumped in at the last minute and overnighted a critical circuit combiner to Miami so that it could make the shipment.  Robin is a great guy who has built one of the premier solar power component and accesorry companies in the United States.

“If you really look into the faces of the people of Haiti, you can see their hearts, you can feel their pain–and what’s more–you can feel the humanity come from within you to them. Come and see your brothers and sisters in Haiti in this moving and powerful photographic essay.” http://www.ldsmag.com/churchupdate/100210faces.html
A Photographic Essay by Scot Facer Proctor

Hello Everyone!

We have some amazing friends of Foyer de Sion that asked what they can do to help our orphanage in Haiti.  And “Voila!” they have organized this rummage sale to raise funds to help the children.

Save the Date! This Saturday Hearts for Haiti Rummage Sale!  Please forward the fliers below to all your friends and family.  They list all the info you need for drop offs, locations, and times!

We hope to see you there!

This is a must read for those of you adopting from Foyer de Sion or who are concerned about the orphaned children of Haiti. http://www.meridianmagazine.com/churchupdate/100209protecting.html

There is so much being done by this wonderful family. We need to support them in these efforts!