The public was invited to experience a couple of hours of Haiti, via video and photos and words shared by Founder and Executive Director, Bev May. Many items were donated to be auctioned from around the country and world, including crocheted items created by some of the kids at the Children’s Home, special artisan jewelry, paintings, photographs, creative wood pieces, etc. It was a joyful atmosphere as people visited, bid, ate snacks, and bid some more! The generous bids and donations totalled more than enough to cover the first semester of operational costs for the School, as well as a portion of the second semester. For our first big fundraiser as a ministry, we felt it went really well! We are so grateful for all those who participated!!

Haiti Joy Hope had the privilege of being included in the Oakhill Day School Annual Global Celebration event. Many countries were represented in this evening fair in Kansas City, Missouri. Haiti Joy Hope shared video and photos from recent trips to Haiti, some showing the beauty of the country, others showing the difficulties that the Haitian people live with on a daily basis. Bottled Coke and bracelets were available for donations to help the Children’s Home and the School that Haiti Joy Hope supports in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.