Does anyone know anything about the effectiveness of other Haiti efforts like Mercy Corps?
See where 100% of donations go: (1)http://newstorycharity.org/roseline *be sure to click on the home cost breakdown.
The 33 families we've funded in 6 months: (2) http://newstorycharity.org/families-page#funded-families
Example of a video every donor gets: (3) http://newstorycharity.org/maria-rose
Would love to hear your thoughts/feedback! - brett
Is your agency having problems dealing with title claims like the Red Cross is claiming is the issue that prevented them from fulfilling any of their promises to build?
Also, another source claims that the Red Cross only spent $400 on each of the 6 permanent homes they managed to build (http://hotesfoundation.org/500-million-for-6-shacks-in-haiti...). Since you've been down there and are involved with building I wonder if you happen to have seen the 6 permanent $400 Red Cross homes? What are they like? I wasn't able to find photos of those, only of the temporary shelters made of press board, and the tents.
We haven't seen those Red Cross homes, but we are focused on building sustainable homes that will last for decades. Much different than quick temporary aid.