Haitians are faced with a long uphill battle as the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew has left many feeling desperate.

When the hurricane hit Haiti at the beginning of October, Welland woman Naomie Cesar made it a mission to do what she could to help. In less than two weeks Cesar raised about $1,200 with the help of friends, family and a Go Fund Me page. The funds helped pay for her mission trip to where Cesar would give back to the country she is originally from.

Read the full article in the Niagara Falls Review.

Naomie Cesar, front right, hands out medical supplies during a visit to Haiti after Hurricane Matthew left a path of destruction during October. Handout/Welland Tribune/Postmedia Network