Prince George, B.C. -  Prince George continues to do its part to help those in need in Haiti.  

 

Since last week, another $14 thousand dollars has been raised in Prince George for the Have a Heart for Haiti Shelter Box campaign.

 

The Prince George Rotary clubs have been looking after this fundraising event in P.G and say the local total is now $17 thousand dollars,   and the total for the North is $90 thousand.

That means, Northern B.C. will be able to help another 90 Haitian families by giving them a Shelter Box.

 

What’s in a Shelter Box? The basics for shelter,   cooking and   survival for ten people those who have been left homeless  by a disaster.  

 

Each   box contains a tent, blankets,   cooking pots and utensils,   a basic stove for warmth and cooking, basic tools, water purification tablets, waterproof ponchos,  mosquito  nets (if area  is prone to malaria) children's school supplies collapsible  water container,  and ground sheets.

 

Need to see how a shelter box community can look?  Check this  video on YouTube, which was shot after a shipment of Shelter Boxes arrived in Haiti.

 

You can learn more about the Shelter Box program by visiting the special display at the Pine Centre Mall,  or by visiting the Shelter Box website.