| As we reflect on the current situation in Haiti after two weeks of disaster relief and rescue, we pray that God will give us not only the stamina of a marathon runner, but also the urgency of a sprinter. The reality is that the long-term recovery and rebuilding in Haiti will require ongoing support, long after the updates are no longer in the nightly news. Below are six business owners in Haiti who possess the stamina of a marathoner. They built their businesses in Haiti, and saw their life's work crumble in an instant. These men and women are committed to Haiti for the long-run, and they have identified critical needs that can be met through your financial support. Your contribution will help restore local businesses that supply critical goods such as clean water, food, medical supplies and housing. As the board chair of our business affiliate, Haitian Partners for Christian Development, Evelien de Gier wrote in an update this week, "Normal life seems to start again more and more, just like we have seen after hurricanes and coups d'etat: the merchants at the side of the road are appearing, little shops are reopening, then even bigger shops are opening their doors, and today even some banks. . . And we are more determined than ever to help create employment with real jobs: real work with real earned money!" Marie LeFevre, Notre Dame de Lourdes  Until the earthquake, LeFevre's factory and 18 employees produced 40,000 popsicles a day, supplying goods for more than 250 contracted vendors. Give now to help Marie repair her damaged equipment so she can package clean water into popsicle packets for distribution. Give Now Josué Verdieu, Optimize Bakery  Josué's bakery employs 14 Haitians. Two are unaccounted for. The price of his supplies has risen 150%. Give now as Josué is urgently trying to get back to full production and meet the demands of the city that cannot be fully met by aid alone. Give Now
Evelien de Gier, Maxima Manufacturing 
MAXIMA is a manufacturing company specializing in furniture, cabinetry and caskets. They are back in operation but awaiting word on safety of some of their 65 employees. In response to immediate needs for housing, they are collaborating with Porter Panels in Holland, Michigan to create housing units before the rainy season begins in March. Give now to get people off the streets and into housing. Give Now
Jean-Ronel Noel, ENERSA Solar-Panel  As a solar-panel manufacturer employing 22 men from Cite Soleil, ENERA has installed solar-powered streetlamps in 10 Haitian cities over the last two years. All employees are accounted for but their new plant was destroyed. Your contribution can help people supporting families to start working again. Give Now Ralph Edmond, Laboratoires Farmatrix  Edmond employs over 60 people at this pharmaceutical production company, which he started in 1989. Ralph's equipment was damaged in the earthquake, and until it is repaired he is unable to produce the medicines that are needed now more than ever. Give now to make quality and affordable medicines available locally in Haiti. Give Now Sylvie Theard, ITALA Pasta 
Sylvie owns ITALA, the largest pasta manufacturer in Haiti with over 200 employees. Her pasta is typically distributed through street vendors and grocery stores. Sylvie is currently out of the country tending her daughter who was injured in the earthquake. She is simultaneously trying to get her business back to full production in order to supply this staple food to those who so desperately need it. Give Now
Our Haiti Business Recovery Fund is receiving donations to help rebuild the businesses that are key to Haiti's long-term recovery. For information on helping Haitian business people rebuild their country, visit www.partnersworldwide.org or call 616.818.4900
phone: (616) 818-4900
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