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:

1. Create a channel of community between the Haitian students, the universities, and the community.
2. Act as an identifying and collective body for all Haitian students .
3. 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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