Together for Christmas: Extend Compassion to Haiti This Holiday Season

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The Power of a Meal and Compassion

Can you recall a time when things were hard, and someone brought you a meal? Whether it was during the unexpected loss of a loved one, welcoming a new baby into your home, or moving into a new neighborhood—food often becomes the simplest yet most profound way we show others that we care. It’s more than just nourishment; it’s a message that says, “You matter. I see you, and I care about your well-being.”

This act of compassion is what we are called to embody. Jesus teaches us that the second greatest commandment is to “love your neighbor as yourself.” But who is our neighbor? In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus showed us the answer. A priest and a Levite saw a man who had been beaten, robbed, and left for dead on the side of the road—but both passed him by. However, the Good Samaritan, seeing the man’s desperate need, stopped and offered compassion. He didn’t just tend to his wounds—he went the extra mile, ensuring the man was cared for long after they parted ways (Luke 10:25-35).

The Urgent Need in Haiti This Christmas

This Christmas, you have the opportunity to be a “good neighbor” to the people of Haiti, who continue to face immense hardships. Gang violence, rising prices, low agricultural production, political turmoil, civil unrest, poverty, and natural disasters have made life in Haiti extremely challenging. The UN reports that these factors are driving severe food insecurity, leaving countless families struggling to survive.

While our programs address many of these root causes, we need your help this Christmas to go even further. We invite you to partner with us in showing compassion to the families and children we serve in Haiti—by giving them the simple yet powerful gift of a meal and games that will bring them together around the family table. These gifts are about more than just food; they are about creating memories, fostering connection, and helping families celebrate God’s faithfulness during the holiday season.

Giving Locally Through “Together for Christmas”

Our “Together for Christmas” gifts focus on the joy of togetherness through food and fun. They are locally sourced in Haiti, with 96% of items purchased from within the country, ensuring that your support not only blesses families in need but also boosts the local economy. By buying a Christmas gift, you are directly helping children in our care, families struggling to stay together, and our dedicated Haitian staff who serve in the same difficult conditions every day, embodying the hands and feet of Jesus Christ.

This Christmas, we ask that you see the Haitian people through “bountiful eyes”—eyes filled with compassion and generosity, like the Good Samaritan. Proverbs 22:9 says, “Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.” Together, let’s come alongside our Haitian neighbors, sharing not only bread but also kindness, in the name of Christ.

Choose Your Gift This Christmas

  1. House Gifts: Provide a festive Christmas basket filled with snacks and games for the children, along with essential support for the dedicated caregivers at our children’s villages.
  2. Family Gifts: Strengthen family bonds with a Christmas meal and a game that fosters connection, helping families create lasting memories.
  3. Staff Gifts: Support our incredible Haitian team, who serve the most vulnerable daily.

Join Us in Being “Together for Christmas”

Let’s not be distracted by the vanity and materialism that often cloud this season (Proverbs 21:10). Instead, let’s focus on the true meaning of Christmas—extending God’s compassion to our neighbors, near and far. We pray that you’ll join us, and together, we’ll make this Christmas one of kindness, empathy, and togetherness for the people of Haiti. Will you join us in this mission? Let’s be “Together for Christmas,” reaching out in love and compassion.