NorthPark Presbyterian Church

Our pastor, Brent has been involved for many years in leading mission trips to Juarez Mexico (www.arrrowoutreach.org).   

MEDS for Africa

Church members David and Cherry Haymes have been instrumental in leading mission trips to Africa and in founding MEDS for Africa. 

Update!!!!

Funds from Northpark Capital Campaign have been received at Tumutumu Hospital in Kenya for the setup of the Eye Clinic! Expected completion date for the clinic is Summer 2012.  When complete – the hospital expects to serve more than 1000 patients per month offering treatment for cataracts, general eye ailments and infections, cornea deficits, glaucoma, retina conditions, and vision correction. 
Blindness and poor vision have significant economic impacts on those afflicted and on the social fabric of communities.  Besides limiting a person’s ability to work, children and other relatives of those afflicted are consigned to be caretakers – limiting their access to employment and education.  There is also a well established link between poor eye health and mental health.
The $50,000 from Northpark will go towards building the clinic.  MEDS for Africa is developing a fund to help retain a full time ophthalmologist and nurses for this clinic.     
Interested in going to Kenya with MEDS for Africa this summer?  Contact David and Cherry Haymes (972) 233-1344 (as soon as possible).   
http://medsforafrica.org/
help@medsforafrica.org