Posts by John Bennett
Benz the Builder Takes a Bride
Lucul Benz, Pastor Francois’ nephew and a builder by trade who has worked on several projects funded by Loving Haiti, finally tied the wedding knot on June 30, 2018 . Apparently, the two most expensive things to do in Haiti are to get married and to get buried. Having a traditional wedding or funeral in…
Read MoreNew – LH Ambassador Program!
Much of the success of Loving Haiti can be tied back to those of you who share a heart for the people of Haiti and want to help bring about real sustainable change. People to share ideas, fund projects, participate in trips and become monthly finance partners. For your efforts, we’d like to say “thanks!”. Building on those…
Read MoreNew Giving Option
Last month two people asked me within the same week if Loving Haiti could receive donations in the form of market securities (stocks, bonds). The answer is YES! It’s my understanding there are some tax advantages in donating securities to a 501 (c) 3 non-profit, but check first with your tax advisor. Loving Haiti has…
Read MoreThere is Beauty Everywhere
The last hours of my trip that help me summarize my first week in Haiti. We left Pignon in a 6-seat Cessna, returning to Port au Prince on a MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship) flight instead of by car the way we’d come. I have a love of soils and landscapes, so was thrilled to see…
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