News: Haitian Ambassador to Visit Briar Woods High School Friday

(Feb. 25, 2010) - His Excellency, Raymond Joseph, Haitian Ambassador to the United States will speak at two assemblies at 10 and 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26th, at Briar Woods High School. He also will be honored at a luncheon following his presentations.

Ambassador Joseph's visit is being sponsored by the Briar Woods History Club as part of the celebration of Black History Month.

River Bend Middle School
River Bend Middle School's Leo Club coordinated a lunch time “Help Haiti” campaign. In four days, $429 was raised to donate to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund (CBHF) was established to respond to unmet needs in the country, foster economic opportunity, improve the quality of life over the long-term for those affected and assist the people of Haiti as they rebuild their lives and “build back better.”