What you've all been waiting for... A message from Karen!

Today we had the opportunity to learn more about some of the other ministries going on in this area, to include Beehive, Peace Cycle, and Apparent Project.  The Beehive ministry recycles pallets to make a variety of products to sell (e.g., tables, chairs, picture frames).  It provides men in the community the opportunity to learn a new skill set, allowing them to use the organization’s supplies, tools and work area to create products for purchase.  What a fabulous way for these individuals to learn a trade and provide for their families.  The Peace Cycle recycles water bags to create tote bags, backpacks, pencil bags, etc.  This ministry not only provides another source of employment for the community, but it is a stepping stone to cleaning up their environment.  Apparent Project was started to help single mothers provide for their children.  They found there were many parents who had to put their children in orphanages in order to ensure they could be cared for.  This ministry recycles paper products and glass to make a variety of jewelry products.  In addition to this, they create a variety of clay products, shirts, dolls, etc. that are available worldwide.  The awesome part is the work is done by the single parents so they have the opportunity to keep their families together.  It’s great to see people with vision and heart (Haitian and others) providing opportunities to train and empower the community.

Karen