On January 12th a major earthquake hit Haiti, causing devastation throughout the nation. Disaster Chaplaincy Services chaplains began their response to this overwhelming disaster and have continued to provide support even now.
DCS chaplains serving at Haitian congregation in Brooklyn (photo courtesy of ARC-GNY)

DCS chaplains have served in public schools and churches as well as providing care over the phone and with referrals in Brooklyn, Queens, and New Jersey. Working with agencies such as the American Red Cross in Greater New York (ARC-GNY) and the National Association of Jewish Chaplains, DCS has been able to provide direct spiritual care to countless people in the Haitian community who have been devastated by this earthquake.

One of our chaplains, Rev. Noster Montas, was deployed to the USNS Comfort as part of a group including volunteers from ARC-GNY, 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers, and Haitian Americans United for Progress. Montas served as a translator aboard this US Navy medical ship.

The work continues as members of DCS are working with the National Association of Jewish chaplains to support Haitian clergy and healthcare workers in New Jersey.