The public is invited to Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, to celebrate and support the people at St. Matthieu Episcopal church and school in Leogane, Haiti. The event will showcase the work of Haitian artists (paintings, decorative art, and jewelry). And paintings from exceptional local artists will be featured, as well. All proceeds from this special event—100%—will fund student lunches and teachers’ salaries at St. Matthieu Episcopal School. Holy Innocents' Episcopal school and church both have a long-standing relationships with the Diocese of Haiti, one dating back to 2002. Through the efforts of parishioners, school families, and others in the HI community, some $750,000 has been donated to help build schools and churches, pay salaries, provide meals for students, and fund Lopital Sainte Croix hospital. The communities are now in need of immediate funds to continue paying teacher salaries and feeding the children. Join the Holy Innocents' on May 1 to continue supporting these wonderful communities. Or donate electronically at: www.gofundme.com/822wr8 Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church is located at 805 Mt. Vernon Hwy N.W., Atlanta, Ga., 30327. All are welcome.
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