June 18-24, 2012 Drexel University’s College of Nursing & Health Professionals Family Nurse Practitioner Program Partner with ESF in Haiti. Drexel University has taken the plunge granting their Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program the opportunity to travel to Haiti and gain hands-on experience with the many communities in need. Thanks to a committee of Drexel [ Read More ]
Today Shonta D. Collins, Founder and President and Crystal Taylor, Director of Mental Heath and Wellness were interviewed by a think tank that supports ongoing sustainable programs in Haiti. ESF Director, Crystal Taylor addressed the ongoing initiative to address the ongoing needs of the community ESF supports as it relates to the use of mindfulness to [ Read More ]
June 3-9, 2012 ESF Team Haiti, Group J will be deployed in June 2012 under the leadership of April Elder, David Pierre and Dr. Kelly Eberhardt. ESF will be partnering with “Life is Good” and the Haitian American Caucus (HAC) to service the PAP and Croix Des Bouquets areas. ESF and the Haitian community thank all of you [ Read More ]
ESF Team Haiti, Group I was deployed on December 8-13, 2011 under the leadership of Crystal Taylor and Shonta D. Collins. ESF partnered with “Life is Good” and the Haitian American Caucus (HAC) to service the PAP and Croix Des Bouquets areas.
3 ESF Student Leaders receive the The Albert D’Alonzo, D.O. Memorial Student Award This past spring semester ESF medical student leaders April Elder, David Pierre, and our recent addition to the family Matthew Stensland were awarded “The Albert D’Alonzo, D.O. Memorial Student Fund.” This prestigious grant was established in honor of the late Dr.vD’Alonzo, Class [ Read More ]
We had a successful day at the Piazza in Northern Liberties. The team did an amazing-humane job in care for these precious animals. Suggested donation – $15.00.
Haiti One Year One: Benchmarks & Expectations A panel examining the status of the Haiti relief efforts following last year’s tragic earthquake. Specific discussion topics included peacekeeping, health, and gender-based violence. 1501 International Affairs Building, Columbia University Morningside Campus Reception followed. Featured: Patrick Hein, UN DPKO Political Affairs Officer, Europe & Latin America Division Shonta D. Collins, RN, BSN, MPA, [ Read More ]
ESF’s mission is to, “build cultural connections one person and one community at a time.” Greetings At ESF, We dream, We believe, and we DO! In January a group of ESF volunteers met to begin the process of developing our first strategic plan. This effort is critical for ESF to recruit qualified board members and [ Read More ]
Petra Aldrich, ESF Intern from Columbia University was interviewed on the 1 year anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti. The interview was conducted live on WURD. You can download the recording bellow.
