by Checkerboard | Oct 3, 2011 | News, Organizational News
The trip to Haiti was planned to continue data collection for the trauma research project. We were fortunate to make a new contact with The Hope Mission, a school and an orphanage operated by the Assemblies of God Church. We were only in Haiti for two days but we...
by Checkerboard | Sep 25, 2011 | News, Organizational News
One of our new VOAD partnerships is with North Dakota. We had the opportunity to assist in the flood stricken area of Minot in September when Headwaters volunteers spent 2 days helping with clean up.
by Checkerboard | Jul 3, 2011 | News, Organizational News
A small group of mental health professionals and other volunteers traveled to Haiti in July 2011 for the purpose of conducting research in addition to working with the children. The research project was undertaken with Dr. Priscilla Dass Brailsford, Georgetown...
by Checkerboard | May 25, 2011 | News, Organizational News
Headwaters Relief Organization volunteers returned to Haiti for a fourth time, from May 2nd through May 4th. The volunteer’s first goal was to deliver computers and printers to “Jaguar’s” orphanage in Port Au Prince. The equipment is intended...
by Checkerboard | May 3, 2011 | News, Organizational News
On May 22, 2011 a tornado struck a residential area in North Minneapolis. The Headwaters volunteers were immediately on hand to help pass out emergency supplies in the distribution center. We helped staff the shelter through the Red Cross. We also assisted with...