New York Times - Editorial
August 16, 2010
A plan to build a new education system in Haiti is one of the most encouraging things to emerge from the rubble of the Jan. 12 earthquake.

The Visitation Clinic lost one of its well-loved staff members, Tasilia Vengelus, fondly known as "TAZI," who died last week after an unexpected illness. 

A breakfast to honor former Board president and long-time supporter, Rev. William Bevington of Hendersonville, TN was a huge success, and donations amounted to over $17,000 for VHF. 
Those who gathered for the breakfast included the Most Rev. David Choby, Bishop of the Diocese of Nashville; State Senator Douglas Henry; femaile vocalists Katrina Ray and guests from throughout the Nashville Diocese.  Presentations were made by Theresa Patterson, Founder of VHF;  Edward Johnston, former Board member; Fran Rajotte, Director of Development and Communications; Art Judy, Executive Director of VHF; Tom Negri, General Manager of Loew's Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel; and Fr. Wil Steinbacher, who offered the closing prayer.  Fr. Bevington offered his thanks and was presented with an enlarged framed photo of him riding a donkey in Haiti.  The mat around the photo was signed by guests during the breakfast.
"We are so grateful to Fr. Bevington for all he has done for us," said Rajotte.  "Not only has he allowed us to honor him with this breakfast and raise a significant amount of funds for VHF, but several years, at his retirement, Fr. Bevington requested that in lieu of gifts that donations be made to VHF in his name.  He is a great priest and a great friend."