COVID-19 coronavirus

Over the past several weeks COVID-19, the disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus, has caused widespread disruption throughout the world.  More than 750 cases have been detected in the U.S. As the virus continues to spread , we have been faced with the difficult decision whether to defer our Annual Auction Gala event as we seek to address our members’ and donors’ health concerns.
UDH Health Coach Inc. has decided to postpone UDH’s Annual Gala, which was slated to take place on:  Saturday, March 28th, 2020 at The Arts of Armory Center 191 Highland Ave Somerville, MA 02143.   As you know, your support is crucial to our organization, enabling us to continue supporting Haitian medical and nursing students and broadcasting our weekly Radio Show “Kwen Santé”.
If you’ve already purchased your ticket to our Gala, please be aware that it is still valid and will be honored at the rescheduled event, the date of which will be announced in the near future.
 –  In the meantime UDHHC encourages each and everyone of you to stay focused and avoid exposure to the virus and is sharing some standard precautions to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus, as follows:

–          Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

–          Using alcohol-based hand rubs and gels.

–          Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

–          Avoiding close contact with people who are sick

–          Staying home when you are sick.

–          Covering your cough or sneeze.

–          Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces

UDHHC Galleria 2020

UNDH Medical & Nursing Students & Mayor Joe / Union Square, Somerville MA.

SaveDateUDH2019Fundraiser

UDH Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its 6th Annual Fundraiser!!!!!

Save The Date!!!!

April 6th, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Universities of Haiti (UDH) invites you to our sixth annual fundraiser to benefit our radio broadcast “Health Education” on WNTN 1550 AM every Saturday 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. This event will also help provide for the “Sponsor a Student Program” that allows us to support the medical and nursing students who’ll be spending a month here and taking part in an observational externship at the Cambridge Health Alliance.

These funds will also support a Student attending a University facing certain financial hardships

This exciting event will be held:

 Date:                    April 6th, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Location:             “Somerville City Club”

                              20 Inner Belt Road, Somerville, MA. 02143

We will be presenting: Live Music Jazz, Music DJ, and more

There will be an award ceremony honoring a few exceptional health providers and community leaders

It’ll be a fabulous  time with great food and friends to help out a very worthy cause.

Participation: $ 50.00

In 2018 UDH Services spent about $ 10,000.00 for the radio Health Education, $ 6,000.00 for food and living accommodation for medical, and nursing students, and $ 2,000.00 on the “Sponsor a Student” program

For 2019, UDH has a target of $ 25,860.00 dollars in order to continue these programs

Your sponsorship will be greatly appreciated. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns at 617-460-5859 or visit our website and make a secure contribution at https://udhhci.org

 

Sincerely,

Dr. Marie Louise Jean-Baptiste, President           

Alix Simeon, Executive Director

UPCOMING HAITIAN CREOLE COURSES

UPCOMING HAITIAN CREOLE COURSES For Grade Level: 7 Thru Grade Level: 12
Objective:
To provide anyone interested in Haitian language and culture the opportunity to learn Haitian Creole through listening, reading, writing and speaking.
To develop sensitivity to Haitian culture, customs and history through Haitian Creole literature.
Schedule:
Course will begin on Saturday September 29, 2018 and will end on Saturday December 15th, 2018.

Classes will be every Saturday from 12:00pm to 2:00pm.
Make up classes will be provided by the instructor as needed.

Location: Arts in the Armory, 191 Highland Ave Somerville, MA.02143

Registration: September 1st to September 22nd , 2018
Contact: UDH Services
Email: udhservices@gmail.com
Phone: (617) 460-5859.

Instructor: Yvon Lamour, B.S., M.Ed., M.S.W.

Haitian Language and Culture Course – Kou Lang ak Kilti Ayisyen SDKA-Sant Devlòpman Kreyòl Ayisyen1983 HCDC-Haitian Creole Development Center1983 Cambridge, MA 02140
Yvon Lamour has taught for more than 30+ years in the Cambridge Public Schools, with comprehensive experience as an administrator, a guidance counselor, and a classroom teacher. Respected and well-regarded for his cultural expertise, literary insights, and teaching abilities, he has won numerous awards. Lamour authored the book Divès Moso Nan Metye Fè Lekòl and designed countless instructional materials that focus on teaching and learning in Haitian Creole. He currently runs the SDKA-Sant Devlòpman Kreyòl Ayisyen1983 / the HCDC- Haitian Creole Development Center1983, which offers translation, literacy, consultancy, training, and Haitian Creole classes, in addition to the eighteen-year-old summer Teaching Seminars throughout Haiti. Lamour holds degrees and certificates from Boston University, University of Massachusetts/Boston, as well as Indiana University/Bloomington.
Course Description:
This course teaches speaking, reading, and writing through the study of Haitian Creole literature. By studying Haitian Creole literature students deepen their comprehension of the structure and mechanics of the language. The course also provides an in-depth study of Haitian culture, customs and history. Listening, speaking, reading and writing are all taught simultaneously and students will be able to function in a wide variety of real life situations in public places, at work and at home. Comprehension of simple sentences including statements, questions and commands will be developed. The oral activities will include oral reports, presentations, dialogues and role-playing, while the reading component will focus on the works of Haitian Creole authors.
Course Requirements:
Interest in Haitian language and culture

UDH Health Coach Listeners Survey 1:

“Hello, UDH Health Coach Listeners. In our efforts to make sure we bring you the best program possible, we are conducting a few surveys to help evaluate and improve our program. This is your chance to give us feedback.
Surveys can be completed from the link below, either on your phone, on your tablet, or on a computer. All responses are completely anonymous and no information will be collected which could violate your privacy. These surveys are for our internal use only, and responses will not be publicly available.
The first survey is for feedback on the radio show itself. You can find the survey at the following link: https://tufts.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_effBrg3bslezjjD. Please encourage other friends or family who listen to the show to give us their thoughts also, so we can make the show as interesting and informative as possible.
This survey should take no more than 5-10 minutes, and we greatly appreciate your feedback.
Thank you for your support.”

!!! Barbecue Fundraising For Lyna Jean-Baptiste Educational Fund!!! .

Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Colleagues,

Thank you for your continued support for UDH HEALTH Coach. We raised $1,660.00. Your generous donations will help the organization fulfill its obligations. We cherish your attendance at our event and are looking forward to seeing you again at future events.

UDHHC is a non-profit organization that strives to promote education and reaches out to the Haitian community while supporting Haitian University students in their endeavors to participate in the annual Haitian Students Externship 2018 at CHA Cambridge Massachusetts
If you did not attend and still want to donate, please feel free, to make check payable to:

“UDH Services” and mail to: UDH Services, PO Box 563, Somerville, MA. 02143
You can also visit our website and submit a secure online PayPal donation: www.udhhci.org

THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
Phone contact: 617-460-5859