As more cold weather comes our way, we also remember our friends in developing nations, where whole villages live at the mercy of the elements. Mud huts and cardboard shanties offer little to no protection from rain, wind, freezing nights, or the blistering summer sun. For subsistence-level farmers, bad weather can even mean no food to feed their children.
In Haiti, many thousands of families have been living in tent camps ever since the January earthquake destroyed their homes. Cross Catholic staff members have been visiting the camps and working to improve living conditions, even while new challenges such as a cholera epidemic threaten recovery efforts.
But the need for safe, secure housing goes far beyond Haiti’s borders and affects millions of families around the world. That’s why we want you to know about the awesome opportunities we offer for donors to get involved. Click here to learn how you can bless an impoverished family with a brand new, sturdy home.