Many people that decided to just leave the capitol city in search of help and safety have begun arriving in Hinche. It is estimated that the population of Hinche has nearly doubled since the quake and more continue to arrive. Most are homeless and hungry and many are children. With supplies already low and the main port in Port-AU-Prince now in ruins, replacement supplies will be slow to come and no doubt costly.

Some good news to report is that Fonkoze (the local bank) has now reopened in Hinche. This means that it will now be possible to receive donated funds. These funds will be needed so that Jean-Louis may purchase replacement supplies for the orphanage and also help with caring for as many new arrivals as possible.