new update

Here's a few updates:

1) Things are still very difficult on the ground. Lots and lots of need. Canaan is working hard to find ways to help respond to the waves of refugees and suffering.

2) A team of doctors were on the ground for a week. A new team came to relieve them on Jan. 23rd. The plan is for a new medical team to basically be on the ground every successive Saturday for awhile. If we need more people to go, we'll be sure to put out the word.

3) Supplies (including lots of medicine) could be going down this Thursday (1/28). We're hoping to continue to make drives for additional supplies in the coming weeks.

One last thing. So many people have expressed interest to go and help on the ground. For now, that is not an option through our contacts. Only people with very specialized skills (specifically medical) are needed at the moment. We may be able organize teams soon, but now it's just not time.

Our contacts on the ground have recommended the following article to help understand the need to hold off on going to Haiti right now. It might be a little harsh, but we think it makes sense - for now.

Here's the link:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34958965/ns/world_news-haiti_earthquake/