Access to reliable power will aid medical volunteers’ efforts Peoria, Ill. – Imagine not having access to clean water, plentiful food or shelter. Many Haitians face these challenges every day. In an effort to ensure rural Haitians have access to a medical clinic with reliable power, Caterpillar Inc., along with Haytrac, the local Cat dealer […]
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The House of Life: The Story of Dick and Barb Hammond
Read the remarkable story of the founders of FOTCOH! Order your copy today! www.shelleybriggscallahan.com
Elevation Living Article about FOTCOH volunteers
Please take the time to read the article about two of our longtime volunteers, Sharon and Garron Lukas! elevation_living_nov16
An Answer To My Prayers
Hi my name is Anna, I am one the newbies on the March 2016 team. I would love to share with you the experiences I have personally encountered on this mission trip. For years I have felt called to mission work. This team has been an answer to my prayers. As a non-medical volunteer (and an aspiring […]
But I Made A Difference For That One
The trip was exhausting! An early flight and long van ride over 300 hair pin turns from Port Au Prince to Jacmel were just the beginning. Just after dinner, on the eve of our clinic opening, the whole team was sitting in the dining area. Dr. Trainor, our team leader and a pediatrician who frequently […]
A Simple Act of Kindness
Gratitude, a simple act of kindness which changes the lives of so many. This is what I have experienced everyday while volunteering in Haiti. No matter how insignificant we may think our actions may be, the insurmountable impact is not only on them, but also on all of the FOTCOH volunteers. They are appreciative for any […]
Victories and Struggles
“Pa du quoi” (pa dekwa) – you’re welcome. Elizabeth asked me, “So are you learning more than you ever thought?” The answer will be yes every time. However, today it’s more focused on public health operations, both the victories and the struggles. A huge victory is how organized things are. So far, clinic has run smoothly. Our […]