NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2010. The first reports are now emerging from Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams who were already working on medical projects Haiti. They are treating hundreds of people injured in the quake and have been setting up clinics in tents to replace their own damaged medical[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama on Rescue Efforts in Haiti
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2010 – 10:20 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. This morning I want to extend to the people of Haiti the deep condolences and unwavering support of the American people following yesterday’s terrible earthquake. We are just now beginning to learn the extent of the devastation,[Read More…]
Substitute Teacher Academy with Resources Workshop Coming to GSU
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University is hosting a one-day Substitute Teacher Academy with Resources workshop on February 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The workshop teaches new subs what to expect, what to do in an emergency, how to maintain classroom control, and how to follow the teacher’s[Read More…]
UN Secretary-General Ban Calls for International Support in Wake of Devastating Haiti Quake
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–13 January 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today issued an urgent call to the international community to assist Haiti following yesterday’s catastrophic earthquake that has devastated the impoverished Caribbean nation’s capital. Buildings and infrastructure in Port-au-Prince suffered extensive damage, while basic services, including water and electricity are near the[Read More…]
Help for Haiti
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2010. President Obama has been receiving updates on the urgent situation in Haiti late into last night and this morning, and top members of his team have been convening to formulate the government response. You can also help immediately by donating to the Red Cross to assist[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Earthquake in Haiti
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2010. “My thoughts and prayers go out to those who have been affected by this earthquake. We are closely monitoring the situation and we stand ready to assist the people of Haiti.” Background information: The President was informed of the earthquake at 5:52pm. The President asked his[Read More…]
Thousands Feared Dead in Haiti Earthquake
Port-Au-Prince, Haiti –(ENEWSPF)– From the Chicago Tribune: The strongest earthquake in more than 200 years rocked Haiti on Tuesday, collapsing a hospital where people screamed for help and heavily damaging the National Palace, U.N. peacekeeper headquarters and other buildings. U.S. officials reported bodies in the streets and an aid official[Read More…]
Center On Halsted Announces Kate Clinton In The Lady HAHA Tour January 24, 2010
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Center on Halsted is pleased to announce that lesbian comic Kate Clinton will be performing her new “The Lady Haha Tour” on Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 6pm in the Hoover-Leppen Theatre at Center on Halsted located at 3656 N. Halsted in Chicago. Start your new decade dance[Read More…]
Center On Halsted Family Programs Presents ‘COH Family Valentine’s Skate Date’ February 13, 2010
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Center on Halsted offers a fun way to get in the spirit of Chicago’s winter with a “Family Valentine’s Skate Date” for LGBT families and friends. This event takes place Saturday, February 13 12PM – 4pm, at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. Celebrate Chicago’s winter[Read More…]
Join Center On Halsted For Women’s and Men’s ‘Speed Dating’ February 11 and 25, 2010
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Center on Halsted will host an evening of SPEED DATING for lesbians on Thursday, February 11 and gay men on Thursday, February 25, 2010. Not finding that special spark across the Internet? Long, wasted evenings with those just-not-happening blind dates? It’s time for some real-time, fun-time SPEED DATING[Read More…]
