Dear fellow Hanoverians:
Long-time readers will remember the good work of Hanover’s own Kerline
Tofuri of Jou Nouvo. Kerline and her family are great friends to many of
us, and she has been featured here on ATOTW more than once over the years.
I was delighted when the Hanover Mariner picked up the story, too. Kerline
paused at the new year and at nearly the first anniversary of the earthquake
in Haiti to pen all of us the following letter:
On behalf of Jou Nouvo (JN), I would like to express my deepest thanks for
your support in 2010. Thank you to all of you who donated lots of medical
and school supplies, clothes and shoes, tents, comfort dolls, and monetary
donations to help families in Haiti. My deepest gratitude to all teachers,
Girl and Boy Scouts and other community groups, and parents and their
children who coordinated book sales and bake sales, collected and donated
books and backpacks filled with school supplies-and to the youth who sent
written notes and made posters for children in Haiti. The world will never
forget what happened on January 12th in Haiti. I will never forget your
compassion, generosity, and your quick response in reaching out to those in
need.
Your on-going support enabled Jou Nouvo to quickly respond to devastating
crisises. We continue to advocate for comprehensive and sustainable projects
that will undoubtedly change many lives and communities for the better.
In 2011, I look forward to continuing to work with Partners In Development
(PID) and to expand Jou Nouvo’s programs to end the cycle of poverty,
hunger, and diseases. With your help, Jou Nouvo will continue to promote
literacy, economic development, and better health for families in Bon-Repos,
Haiti. Go to http://jounouvo.pidonline.org to learn more.
I wish you all and your loved ones a happy and peaceful 2011. Once again,
thank you for your ongoing support and confidence in Jou Nouvo.
Sincerely,
Kerline Tofuri
Jou Nouvo, Program Director
Kerline@pidonline.org
781-588-4555
Thank you Kerline. You rock, as always.
For "Around Town on the Web",
Cathy H-B
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