Dear Family:
We know that many members of the community were impacted on
various levels by the Haiti earthquake disaster. Our prayers
and sympathy are extended to the people of Haiti and to those
students, faculty and staff members who have family members
affected by the earthquake in Haiti.
Below please find resource links/phone numbers for
those seeking information or support resources in the wake of
this disaster.
FAMU Campus Resources
Counseling Services Office, located in Sunshine Manor,
(850) 599-3145.
FSU Campus Resources
Dean of Students Department
850-644-2428
Victim Advocate Program
850-644-7161
University Counseling Center
850-644-2003
Off Campus Resources
"The U.S. State Department has set up a telephone
number for Americans seeking information about family members
in Haiti.....The toll-free number to call for information about
family members in Haiti is 1-888-407-4747.
Signal FM Haiti (a live-streaming site in
Kreyol/French where some specific information is being
delivered)
Yele
Foundation: Text "Yele" to 501501 to donate $5
to Haitian Relief Fund (Yele Foundation started by Wyclef
Jean)
Red Cross:
Text "HAITI" to 90999
to donate $10 to Haitian Relief Fund
We want to support the Haitian community and we need
your support to make a positive impact.
Our Mission
The mission of the Haitian Cultural Club is to unify the
Haitian population in the Tallahassee community in order to:
- Create a channel of community between the Haitian
students, the universities, and the community.
- Act as an identifying and collective body for all Haitian
students .
- Foster the enrichment of the students experiences by
providing a broad spectrum of entertainment and
activities.
In addition, promote the Haitian culture and serve as a
medium of support to all interested students.
Incoming Student Message
To assist in your transition, you are invited to attend the weekly cultural meetings held every Friday during the Acamedic. The Execute Board is designed to assist through culturally entertaining activities with older members.
The first year will be exciting, fun, and challenging.
Haitian Cultural Club (HCC) will help students successfully
deal with the adjustment issues that all freshmen face. In
addition, there are specific activities and leadership
opportunities as well that will help students blend into
college atmosphere. The following links listed provide you with
easy access to areas of our site that you may find most
interesting and useful. We wish you the best of luck as you
begin your journey.
Haitian Cultural Club of Tallahassee
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