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Plant With Purpose Executive Director Scott Sabin Available for Haiti Earthquake Inquiries Environmental nonprofit works to eradicate poverty in 67 communities in Haiti
SAN DIEGO January 12, 2010 In response to the recent earthquake in Haiti, Plant With Purpose Executive Director Scott Sabin is available for comments and interviews regarding the organizations work in Haiti. Plant With Purpose, a nonprofit organization working internationally to reverse poverty and deforestation among the rural poor, currently works in 67 villages in Haiti and focuses on long term development work to ensure that villages are more resilient to natural disasters. The organization has worked with rural Haitian farmers since 1997 to eradicate poverty through reforestation efforts, soil conservation, and community savings and loan groups. After the devastating hurricanes of 2008, Plant With Purpose was able to raise $143,000 to aid 2,000 Haitian farmers who lost their homes, crops, and stability. Plant With Purpose has been attempting to reach their Haitian staff, most of whom are located 40 miles southwest of Port-au-Prince, by cell phone and email to assess the damage, but have not been able to connect yet. They will post updates as soon as they receive them at www.plantwithpurpose.blogspot.com. Please contact Kate McElhinney for all media inquiries at kate@plantwithpurpose.org or office line (858) 274-3718 or cell phone (925) 872-1642. About Plant With Purpose Plant With Purpose (www.plantwithpurpose.org) is an international environmental organization that transforms lives in rural areas where poverty is caused by deforestation. For over 25 years, Plant With Purpose has provided lasting solutions to heal the relationship between people and their environment by planting trees, revitalizing farms, and offering loans to create economic opportunity. The organization currently has programs in six countries, including the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Mexico, Tanzania, Burundi, and Thailand. Click here to view their video.