Functional Literacy Ministry of Haiti's 40th Anniversary Gala

MANY OF THE AWARD RECIPIENTS, AT THE GALA, OCT. 28. (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO)

For 40 years, Functional Literacy Ministry of Haiti (FLM) has helped Haitians help themselves through education, healthcare, and hope. Thousands have benefited from the work as this Pittsburgh-based organization has supported the health and education of the poor in Haiti, in spite of man-made and natural disasters. Despite many obstacles, FLM has continued to be a source of hope in difficult situations.

FLM Haiti’s 40th Anniversary Gala Celebration was held, Oct. 28, at the DoubleTree hotel in Monroeville. The event included music by Verna Crichlow’s Caribbean Vibes Steel Band and internationally known Classical Pianist, Amaury Morales y Amigos. There were words from Rev. Osse Paul, Deputy Executive Director, Alliance for Christian Action (ACC Haiti); Dr. Dieudonne Catule, Medical Director, House of David Clinic in Haiti; Bishop Leon D. Pamphile Founder of FLM Haiti; Dr. Asa Lee, President, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and other guests. There was also a Haitian Art Sale.

FLM Haiti honored 5 people for their support of the work in Haiti.

HONOREE BIRDY REYNOLDS

HONOREE DR. ERVIN DYER

LONGEVITY OF SERVICE AWARD: Verna Crichlow, James Bryant, Russell Bynum, Susan Robinson. SERVICE AWARD: Carolyn Goins, Carolyn Russ, Dr. Bill and Mary Markle, Dr. Lynn Moran, Birdy Reynolds, Jim Strang, Barikki Hall Shabazz. HAITIAN LEADERSHIP AWARD: Rev. Jean-Bernard Saintimé, Evens Frejuste, Dr. Dieudonne Catule, Pastor Osse Paul. MISSION TEAM LEADER AWARD: Dr. Rhonda Johnson, Mary Gregg, Molly Golando, Dr. Ervin Dyer, Cathy Sapp, Marian Allen, Isabel Smith, Rosalyn Lee. LONGEVITY OF GIVING AWARD: Karl & Marilyn Brower, Rev. Robert and Mrs. Patricia Tolliver, Faythe Wiley, Art & Jackie Randolph, Marjorie Wood, Dr. Ronald and Dr. Jane Glenn, Dr. Amilcar and Denise Exumé. SUPPORTER AWARD: Building Goodness Foundation, Cornerstone TV, Churches in Action (CIA), Metro-Urban Institute, Dr., Ronald Peters, Hamburg Presbyterian Church, Belle Center Presbyterian Church, Cranberry Presbyterian Church, Assembly of Christ, Lincoln Avenue Church of God, Chartiers Crossroads Presbyterian Church, St. Albans Presbyterian Church, Destiny Life Center, Apostle Cooper, Calvary Episcopal Church, McAuley Ministries. DONOR AWARD: Colleen Taylor, Henry and Beverly Suhr, Susan Nernberg, Craig Jahnke & Dr. Sharon Goldstein, Dr. John Young, Florence Rouzier.