“Living in conditions like these is degrading, and it robs a family of all hope,” Cavnar said. “When one of our donors helps us provide a needy family with a simple, quality house, the donor solves those issues. The Haitian parents and children feel safe, their health improves, and their dignity is restored. As Catholics, that’s the kind of impact we should want to have. We should want to lift people up and give them hope for a brighter future.”
Most Cross Catholic Outreach benefactors are surprised to learn that a quality house can be built in Haiti for $8,580. When donors support safe housing initiatives, they can be confident that their giving has produced something tangible and extremely important to the families we serve. Homes also have a lasting impact — often transforming people and communities for generations to come.
Last Advent, parishes across the U.S. participated in our Homes for Christmas Advent project to transform lives, families and communities in Haiti in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
To help construct and repair homes for the poor worldwide, donate to our General Housing Fund. You can also support a particular safe housing program by finding a project in our Project Catalog that touches your heart.
Related: Understanding Poverty in Haiti and How You Can Help