Tap-Tap Event A Big Success!
Michael Haerting
Director
UNIF USA Foundation
Friday, October 19, 2007
Dear Friends,
What an event! I would like to personally express my gratitude for everyone’s participation in the fundraiser that was held at the Tap-Tap Restaurant on Friday, October 12th.
With authentic Haitian food, a documentary about the community of Fondwa, the attendance of special guest Fr. Joseph Philippe, and great company, the evening was an all-around success.
Everyone’s willingness to come out and support Haiti’s first rural university truly made a difference. The event raised more than $5,000 for the University of Fondwa (UNIF) which results in a year’s worth of tuition for more than three students - students who would otherwise not have the financial means to attend UNIF.
UNIF is a young university, now 4 years in the making. It has accomplished tangible results as you’ve seen, and it can accomplish more based on it’s expansion driven by financial circumstances. As it prepares to open its doors to a new group of students in January, 2008, we seek your assistance in connecting us to others who can support the next class of students
by:
* donating time in the form of visiting professors.
* donating and shipping equipment, i.e. computers, text books, etc.
* funding scholarships for students.
Please visit to view photos of the event from Natalie’s Photos, who generously volunteered to photograph the event.
Also, don’t forget to sign up for our monthly e-newsletter on the right to keep updated on progress in Fondwa!
Again, thank you for your participation last week and for your anticipated referrals!
Warm regards,
Michael Haerting
UNIF USA Foundation