Haitian earthquake

Many members of the East Tennessee State University community have been directly or indirectly affected by the Haitian earthquake and the aftermath. ETSU student Jorane Thomas grew up and graduated from high school in Haiti.

"We, the people of Haiti are in desperate need of both prayers and monetary donations right now. Ive found out that alone I am so insignificant but I believe that if we as a community come together, we can make a difference in the life of the people in Haiti."

Thomas has been in touch with her family in Haiti. "I am so thankful that my family is okay but my heart is hurting so bad for Haiti right now, for the victims and their families and the fact that hope seems a little bit out of reach for them at the moment."

Should faculty, staff, and students wish to assist in relief efforts, the resource links button provides a list of organizations that are currently providing monetary or other relief efforts and support directly to Haiti.

Student Organization Efforts

Community Service Programs housed within the Student Organization Resource Center ( SORC) is serving as a clearinghouse for student response efforts. For more information, you may contact serve@etsu.edu.

Support Services

The ETSU community should be aware of available support services.  The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a resource for faculty and staff members who need counseling support and referral to other resources.  The ETSU Counseling Center provides personal counseling for students, as well as outreach and referrals.

For More Information

For further information about developments in Haiti, you can visit the U.S. Department of State online at http://www.state.gov/.

News Release

Link to news release available soon.