At a recent board meeting the question was posed: "Why do you stay with The Good Shepherd Foundation Board?" It evoked emotion and a response from deep inside me....
When your ship is caught in a storm, staying on schedule becomes secondary to staying afloat! That’s kind of how it’s been for The Good Shepherd Foundation’s medical clinics in Haiti during the past year....
If you are ill and suffering, can you imagine facing the impossible choice of seeking care and relief that comes every 3 weeks or protecting your life due to the real possibility of being killed while journeying to seek that help? As I write this message...
Following is a summary of what we have accomplished during 2020 at the clinic...
Annual Appeal - We need your help to provide more frequent care....
During 2020, our communities and families have been challenged with an unfathomable pandemic, one that has no boundaries and has reached almost every corner of the globe. Millions have been infected and hundreds of thousands of people have perished globally. This pandemic is something most of...
The Good Shepherd Foundation (TGSF) is working hard to help our community during these difficult times. Imagine if you and your family could not wash your hands right now? More than ever, washing your hands is extremely important and can help prevent the spread of disease. The...
After eight years of holding clinics in an open sided shed and eighteen months of hard work, The Good Shepherd Foundation finally inaugurated its new permanent home on April 25, 2019, with its first ever indoor clinic. Thanks to the kind help of ORACHEL, a...
In our last blog article, we wrote about a young patient who visited the Good Shepherd Foundation clinic and was diagnosed with polio. The good news is that she is thriving and doing well. Fortunately, our clinicians were able to quickly refer this young girl...
Most parents would do anything to help their children stay healthy and happy. But what if getting simple health care for your child in a time of need is not possible? Many of us don’t have to worry about this, but In Haiti, this is...