Source Direct, Helping Haiti

Source Direct was one of the first responders to the earthquake in Haiti. Mike Roberts, CEO of Source Direct volunteered the use of our corporate jet to fly in doctors, deliver supplies and aid in evacuating American Citizens. He was on the first flight out of four that went in.

  

 Mike quickly found his way to a small, disadvantaged hospital that was suffering from a lack of security, rampant theft, dwindling supplies, and a complete lack of leadership.

After making several suggestions he was asked to take over security to try to regain control of the hospital. David Roderick, a paramedic from Philadelphia and the hospitals acting director, described the hospital’s disorganization as if it were a festering wound – inefficient care, squandered resources, and unnecessary risks. He said that Mike Roberts was exactly what the hospital needed, his unambiguous and unapologetic style was exactly what the doctor ordered.

"It was a wild scene around here before Mike showed up," Roderick said. "He just stood there in the middle of the maddening fray and imposed his will on it. Within just a few days we had regained control of the hospital and things were running smoothly.”

 

Roberts stated “The greatest blessing was to be able to use the resources that we have been blessed with to help others in such dire need.” Source Direct was also able to make some vital connections with some orphanages in Haiti that we continue to support today.