Friday, January 15, 2010

Startling UN statistics for Jacmel

Danny went to a meeting today with the UN. There they disclosed some statistics that were heartbreaking-- as we knew they would be.

Out today from the UN in Jacmel-- statistics ON Jacmel, which is a city of 34,ooo...

  • 1,785 homes completely destroyed
  • 4410 homes partially destroyed
  • 87 commercial businesses destroyed
  • 54 schools destroyed
  • 24 hotels destroyed
  • 26 churches destroyed
  • 5730 families displaced
  • Death count approaching 3,000 (nearly 10%)

Pray. And give. (Btw-- got some exciting stories to share about ways your $$$ is already saving lives-- stay tuned.)