Haiti Earthquake in the MediaFriends in the Media 

Click the links below for stories in newspapers and other media about Friends of the Orphans, the children we serve at Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH, Spanish for "Our Little Brothers and Sisters"), our volunteers and supporters, and more. 

2012
Video and story: "Haiti Priest Doctor"
PBS Religion & Ethics Newsweekly
December 7, 2012

"World-renowned humanitarian, Dr./Rev. Frechette visits Chicago from Haiti"
Orland Park Patch, Orland Park, IL
October 6, 2012

"Helping 'Little Brothers and Sisters'"
St. Helena Star, St. Helena, CA
September 6, 2012

"La Original Banda El Limón convivió con unos pequeños" (Spanish)
Univision
August 22, 2012
Watch the video | Read the story

"Support Children in Need: Change the World One Child at a Time"
The Huffington Post
April 2, 2012

"His future looks bright despite dark past"
Southtown Star, Tinley Park, IL
March 1, 2012


"Following the trail of help to Haiti"
Southtown Star, Tinley Park, IL
February 17, 2012

"Revenge's Madeleine Stowe Blogs from Haiti"
People
January 4, 2012

2011 
"Children's champion"
The Financial Times
December 16, 2011

"Happy holidays, better life possible for Haiti's orphans"
Southtown Star, Tinley Park, IL
December 11, 2011

"Catholic Doctor of the Year: Peter Daly"
Mission Doctors Association
October 2011
Learn more about Dr. Daly and the Holy Family Surgery Center in Honduras

"Western Springs Families Welcome Mexican Orphan Child Performers"
Western Springs Patch, Western Springs, IL
October 13, 2011

"Aguayo gives up quinceañera to volunteer at orphanage"
St. Helena Star, St. Helena, CA
October 6, 2011

"Parents honor daughter's legacy through Haiti charity"
(Video with Fr. Rick Frechette and Jean-François of NPH/NPFS Haiti)
Q13 Fox News, Seattle/Tacoma, WA
September 19, 2011

"Ayudando a Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos" (Spanish)
El Progreso, Seattle, WA
September 1, 2011

"Friends of the Orphans"
The Modelixir Magazine, Miami, FL
September 2011

"Five Phoenix area high school athletes making a difference"
The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, AZ
August 18, 2011

"Pat Buckley and her husband John are changing lives"
Duffy Group News, Phoenix, AZ
April 2011

2010
"Ex-MSU football player, now founder of orphanage, thankful for aid"
Lansing State Journal, Lansing, MI
October 16, 2010

"60 Seconds: Susan Hammel Joyce"
The Hinsdalean, Hinsdale, IL
August 19, 2010

"Friend of the Orphans" (Spanish)
Chic Magazine (See page 19)
June 27, 2010

"Q & A: Stefanie Leafblad '09 - 11-hour workdays, but 'cannot imagine leaving this place'"
Augustana Magazine, Rock Island, IL
September 2010

"Orphans and the Art of Diplomacy" (Video featuring NPH Nicaragua)
CBS Evening News with Katie Couric
August 2, 2010

"A Friend for Those in Need"
Seattle University Online Magazine
Summer 2010

2009
"Two Diocesan Parishes Engage in ‘Advent Conspiracy’"
The Diocese of Knoxville, Knoxville, TN
December 20, 2009

Video: Juan Manuel Pineda
Telemundo
December 4, 2009

"Featured VAN Member: Sophie Hunt"
Valpo Admission Network
November 2009

"'Friends' help improve the lives of orphaned children"
Miami Herald, Miami, FL
November 13, 2009

"ND Club to Hold Charity Denim Sale"
The Observer, Notre Dame, IN
November 10, 2009

"Brighton Girl's Birthday Party Benefits Orphans"
ROCNow.com, Rochester, NY
November 10, 2009

"Sound of Gratitude: A Chicago Musician's Story" (Video)
WGN News at Nine
October 15, 2009

"La voz de la generosidad"
Vivelohoy Chicago
October 15, 2009

"Behind the Music, a Will to Live"
Chicago Tribune
October 14, 2009

"Motherly Lessons in Philanthropy"
Social Affairs Charity Register
2009-2010

"Working in an Orphanage Taught Him What Privilege Really Means"
Loyola Marymount University Alumni Profile
September 2009
  "Healing in Honduras"
ND Today - The Notre Dame Alumni Association E-Newsletter
August 2009

"Honduras - A Peek Inside"
CNN NewsRoom - Tony Harris
August 12, 2009

"Ahead of the Class"
Twin Cities Metro, Minneapolis, MN
August 2009

"Raising Funds for Orphans"
Arlington Connection, Arlington, VA
August 8 - 15, 2009

"Heroes of Hope"
Web page | PDF
Need
July 15, 2009

"Whelan Volunteers for Friends of the Orphans"
Web page | PDF
Arlington Connection, Arlington, VA
July 9, 2009

"Heroes of Hope Video --Exclusive-- from Friends of the Orphans"
Splash Magazines Worldwide
June 17, 2009

"Friends of the Orphans Sponsors Working Trip"
The Catholic Virginian
June 15, 2009

"Friends of the Orphans - A Story About Hope and Success in the Midst of Desperation"
Splash Magazines Worldwide
May 1, 2009

"Priest DO Dedicates Life to Haiti's Poor"
The DO Magazine (American Osteopathic Association)
May 2009

(Former Pequeño Creates)
"Life-Size Crucifix Based on Shroud of Tourin"
Catholic Online
February 12, 2009

2008
"Father Richard Frechette"
Washington Post.com: On Leadership
December 30, 2008
    
Vote for Father Richard Frechette, Medical
    Director of NPH International,
for the best leader
    of 2008!


"Haiti's schools on brink of collapse"
CNN.com Impact Your World
November 12, 2008

"Pivotal trip to Haiti leads Scranton veteran down humanitarian path"
The Times-Tribune, Scranton, PA
November 9, 2008

Better Business Bureau® "Start With Trust" Ad
USA Today, Special Charity Section 
October 7, 2008

"A trip to make a difference"
Catholic Herald, Arlington, VA
September 24, 2008

"Coral Gables collecting supplies for hurricane-ravaged Haiti"
The Miami Herald, Miami, FL
September 24, 2008

"Mundelein guitar maker gives gift of song to El Salvador musician"
The Daily Herald, Arlington Heights, IL
September 24, 2008

"Roseburg High grad serves orphanage"
The News-Review, Roseburg, OR
July 9, 2008

"St. Mary donates to Friends of the Orphans"
The Times, Munster, IN
April 19, 2008

2007
"Resource Teacher"
The Hingham Journal, Hingham, MA
December 20, 2007

"Learning from Orphans"
Belmont Citizen-Herald, Belmont, MA
January 17, 2007

"
Pedro takes a few Friends out to Shea"
The New York Daily News, New York, NY
June 1, 2007

2006
NPH Nicaragua Featured on CBS Evening News with Katie Couric
September 6, 2006
Watch the video | Read the story
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