Traveling Companion – Tony, Toni, Tone’

Well, I finally got on a trip to Haiti (August 21-28) after numerous failed attempts this year! There were enough canceled flights, missed connections, civil unrests, protests, and violence to produce the writing material for a limbic mini-drama series entitled, Flight, Fight or Freeze. And WOW!!! through all the drama, it was good to get…

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My experience in Haiti with Loving Haiti

“Life in Haiti is difficult.”  I probably heard this statement ten times while I was there, from the young men who we met with, struggling to provide for their families, or pastor Francois.  And it is true.  The increasing cost of living due to inflation and a weak Haitian currency, the lack of reliable infrastructure, or…

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A Prayer for our Haitian Brothers and Sisters

For Loving Haiti’s recent board meeting, I (Mark Bell) had asked Caroline Yonker (Vice-President) to lead us in a devotion. Inspired by Psalm 67, she chose to write a “Prayer for our Haitian Brothers and Sisters” and read it to us. It was one of the most beautiful prayers I had heard and very relevant…

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Un-Packing Joy

I believe Joy is an attribute of God, a celebration of love, and with its fruit comes the strength to overcome or suffer through any situation by ushering in His presence, allowing one to fully experience hope and a future. I also believe Joy is experienced when we allow God’s words and promises to take…

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Vision 20/20 Fall Fundraiser Starting November

Be on the United States Postal Service “look-out” for Loving Haiti 20/20 Vision Fundraiser mailers in November.  Our goal is to raise $393,200 in donations to match the financial needs for 2020. Would you consider continuing or starting to partner with Loving Haiti by committing to a recurring or one-time Tax-Deductible donation? Thank you for…

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Haiti Unrest Update

Because of your love for, and interest in, the people of Haiti, we want to provide you with a brief summary of current events, links to current news items, and an update from our friends in Pignon. On February 7th violent protests broke out in the capital city of Port-au-Prince, and they have continued daily…

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A Mid-Summer Update from the President

We officially passed the summer mid-point on August 6th. Although it may not feel like it, summer officially started June 21 st and ends September 21 st. My guess is that some of you are still working on getting in that long-awaited vacation, while others may be recovering from a Chevy Chase “Wally World” one.…

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Loving Haiti Goes to DC

This summer started on a high note with an invitation for Loving Haiti to visit the District of Columbia (DC)/Virginia area, hosted by one of our board members Carol Madison and her husband George (Photo). The purpose of the trip was to make connections with specific individuals and organizations, develop relationships and explore potential partnerships…

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Join Us in Pignon!

Right now, we are tentatively planning a 2019 summer trip either on June 2-10 or June 9-17 to: – Relationally strengthen our partnerships in the Pignon area – Ensure financial accountability – Evaluate donation effectiveness – Conduct needs assessment, identify growth opportunities, and challenges If you or anyone you know is interested in traveling to Haiti with…

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Happenings on the Pignon Campus

Madam Francois, Pastor’s wife, just finished her Women’s Conference the week of July 25th through the 29th titled Les Amies (or Friends in Jesus). These women, in support of the vocational sewing center and community church, gathered together in celebration of life and to encourage their calling as women. Together they sang, studied, prayed, made…

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