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Hope For Haiti

  • Latest from local doctors in Haiti

    February 26, 2010

    A team of wound care doctors from LSUHSC-S is in Haiti, helping with relief efforts. One of the specialists, Dr. Joseph McCulloch, Dean of Allied Health at LSUHSC-S, is keeping KTBS 3 News up to date on the team's efforts in Haiti. This is his latest correspondence: "Very... more »
  • Local doctors helping in Haiti

    February 18, 2010

    When the earthquake hit Haiti, many locals felt called to help. Now, some are heading to haiti to make a difference.      Doctors from LSU Hospital and Christus Schumpert are preparing to treat hundreds of patients in a tent hospital near the Port-au-Prince Airport. Each of the doctors will spend... more »
  • Amirikis inspires others to give to Haiti Play Video

    February 17, 2010

    Amirikis Smith, the third grader from Coushatta who donated $50 from his savings to Haiti, has made an impact on his peers at Sylvan Learning Center in Shreveport.   The kids were  so inspired by what he did for haiti, and they are donating as well. They are giving the... more »
  • Area schools continue Haiti relief efforts

    February 8, 2010

    Students at Keithville Elementary/Middle School have collected more than $4200.00 in donations to present to the American Red Cross for relief efforts in Haiti following the devastating earthquake there. Also, the KEMS Have A Heart Club is partnering with Youree Drive Middle School to collect jeans for the victims... more »
  • Who Dat Day at St. Joseph School

    February 5, 2010

    Students at St. Joseph School in Shreveport who donated at least a dollar to Haitian relief got to wear Saints memorabilia to school today. The fundraiser netted more than $3,400 for Haitian relief efforts. more »
  • Caddo Middle Magnet helping Haiti

    February 3, 2010

    A group of students at Caddo Middle Magnet raised more than $2,000 for American Red Cross Haiti Relief efforts. They presented a check to Reid Brau, Executive Director of the American Red Cross today. "The only good part of catastrophes like Haiti is that it showcases the compassionate heart of... more »
  • We Are the World part 2 Play Video

    February 2, 2010

         Last night in Los Angeles, some of the nation's biggest recording stars gathered to try and repeat history.  The plan is to re-make 1985's "We Are the World," with all the proceeds to benefit earthquake devastated Haiti.  ABC's Brad Wheelis has more on the newest star-studded lineup. more »
  • Businesses support Red Cross Haiti relief efforts

    January 29, 2010

    Two area businesses are raising money American Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti. Liberty Tax Service, 3432 Youree Drive (next to Thrift Liquor), will be donating $20 for every paid tax return beginning Saturday, January 31st - Friday, February 5th. Moe's Southwest Grill, 7141 Youree Drive, will de... more »
  • DHH launches Haiti volunteer resource Web site

    January 28, 2010

    The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals has launched Health Care Assist Louisiana , as a resource for those in the health care community wishing to provide aid to Haiti. The site serves as a single point of reference for health care workers, nonprofits and corporations throughout Louisiana who may... more »
  • Shreveport man on front lines of Navy relief mission in Haiti

    January 28, 2010

    Navy Seaman Kamarreo Jernigan, a native of Shreveport, is currently deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) off the coast of Haiti. USS Carter Hall is presently conducting humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in the wake of the Jan. 12 earthquake. Seaman Kamarreo... more »
  • US death toll in Haiti quake nearing 100

    January 26, 2010

    The State Department says the number of U.S. fatalities in the Jan. 12 earthquake in Haiti is nearing 100. State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley told reporters Tuesday that confirmed U.S. deaths now number 60, and another 37 Americans were killed but their identities have not yet been officially established. Crowley... more »
  • Last night for City of Hope in Shreveport Play Video

    January 25, 2010

    The City of Hope, set up in front of the Gold Dome at Centenary College in Shreveport, is in its last day of camp in an effort to raise money for the Global Orphan Project for Haiti. First United Methodist Church missionary Britney Winn, who started the tent city,... more »
  • City of Hope welcomes more residents

    January 24, 2010

    The City of Hope is still going strong on the campus of Centenary College. Dozens of tents are set up on the front lawn of the Gold Dome as students, faculty and all kinds of people camp out to raise money for Haitian relief efforts. Money is being donated by... more »
  • Crowds gather as banks reopen in Haiti

    January 24, 2010

    (AP) -- Crowds of Haitians, many of whom haven't been able to withdraw money since the magnitude-7.0 quake devastated the nation, have gathered outside banks in Port-au-Prince. Haiti's central bank reopened earlier this week, but private bank branches had been closed since the quake. Thousands haven't be allowed access to... more »
  • City of Hope is growing Play Video

    January 22, 2010

    The "City of Hope" set up outside Centenary's Gold Dome is growing.  It was organized by Britney Winn, a missionary from First United Methodist of Shreveport who was trapped in Haiti after the massive quake hit last week.  They're asking everyone to come out and pitch a tent and help... more »
  • LemonAID for earthquake relief

    January 22, 2010

    How'd you like some nice, refreshing lemonade?  You might want to stop by the LemonAID stand at Stephenson and Line Avenue in Shreveport.  Anna Grace Chaney and Aidan Hardison will be there this afternoon and Monday from 11am-1pm selling lemonade and raising money for earthquake relief in Haiti. more »
  • Triumph in a time of tragedy Play Video

    January 22, 2010

        After more than a week of heartbreaking images from Haiti, one image is lifting spirits around the world.  A seven year old kid named Kiki is dug out alive and well after being buried for seven and a half days. more »
  • Groups to send water to Haiti Play Video

    January 21, 2010

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  • Live Web cam on Tent City efforts for Haiti orphans Play Video

    January 21, 2010

    Members of the community, including missionaries from First United Methodist Church in Shreveport, are gathered for Day Two of seven days sleeping in tents in front of Centenary College's Gold Dome. The goal is to raise a million dollars for orphans in Haiti.  Click here to see their story.... more »
  • House votes for faster tax breaks for Haiti gifts

    January 20, 2010

    The House has passed a bill allowing taxpayers to write off donations to Haiti earthquake relief efforts when they file their 2009 taxes this spring. Under current law, donors would have to wait until they file their 2010 returns next year to take the deductions. The bill would allow donations... more »
  • Seven days, a million dollars for orphan relief

    January 20, 2010

    Missionaries from First United Methodist Church and others in the community are setting up a tent city in front of the Centenary College Gold Dome right now. Beginning at 3 p.m. today and for the next six days, the campers will sleep in tents. The goal for the "City... more »
  • The most widely distributed global telethon in history announces lineup

    January 20, 2010

    "Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief" announces its lineup of musical performances to include Wyclef Jean, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Shakira, and Sting - all appearing in New York City; Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, Dave Matthews, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder, Taylor... more »
  • Haiti's aftershock: End or start of something new?

    January 20, 2010

    Haiti's latest earthquake has scientists wondering if it's the end of the worst for the shattered capital or if it could start a wider reaction. Bruce Pressgrave, a geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey, says the aftershocks are a sign the land is adjusting to "the new reality of the... more »
  • Breaking News: Strong quake hits Haiti

    January 20, 2010

    PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- A strong earthquake has hit Haiti, shaking buildings and sending people running into the streets. The U.S. Geological Survey says the preliminary 6.0 magnitude quake hit at 6:03 a.m. (1103 GMT) Wednesday about 35 miles (56 kilometers) northwest of the capital of Port-au-Prince. It says the... more »
  • Raising their voices for Haiti Play Video

    January 19, 2010

    Several choirs and singers from north Louisiana are coming together to raise their voices for Haitian relief.  Tonight, dozens of groups showed up to practice at Praise Temple Full Gospel Church in Shreveport. The One Voice benefit concert for Haiti is being held later this month.  The group hopes to... more »
  • Haitians can start applying Thurs. to stay in US

    January 19, 2010

    WASHINGTON (AP) -- A top immigration official says Haitians who are in the U.S. illegally will likely be able to apply as early as Thursday to temporarily stay in the United States. The Obama administration is allowing Haitians in the U.S. illegally as of Jan. 12 to apply for temporary... more »
  • Military to use more runways for Haiti aid effort

    January 19, 2010

    WASHINGTON (AP) -- Working to get more relief aid into earthquake stricken Haiti, the U.S. military says it will begin using two additional airports in the next two days. Army Major Gen. Daniel Allyn, second in charge of the military operation in Haiti, says a runway in the town of... more »
  • Haiti quake creates thousands of new orphans

    January 19, 2010

    PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- Aid groups say tens of thousands of children have been orphaned by Haiti's earthquake. The United Nations Children's Fund says that, even before quake, Haiti had 380,000 orphaned children. Some lost parents in past storms or floods, while others were abandoned by parents who sought asylum... more »
  • Caddo Parish residents keep watch on Haiti situation Play Video

    January 18, 2010

       A Caddo Parish couple who has made several relief trips to Haiti have been watching developments in that earthquake-devastated  country.  Danny and Karen Logan of Gilliam over the past few years have made give trips to Haiti.  They and other volunteers from Living Waters for the World... more »
  • Shreveport man finally hears from wife in Haiti

    January 18, 2010

    Great news for a Shreveport man whose bride was caught in the catastrophe in Haiti. She escaped harm. Jorge Sisson says he finally got through to Daniella. She told him her family was having dinner when the shaking started and they got out of their house before it was... more »
  • Shreveport mission group plans City of Hope Play Video

    January 18, 2010

    Three missionaries from First United Methodist Church of Shreveport announce their plans to continue their help for those in Haiti. The group is launching the "City of Hope" at Centenary College's Gold Dome. Starting Wednesday at 3:00 p.m., the group will build a tent city and sleep there for... more »

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