Mega Shoe Drive for Haiti
The average Haitian walks through rugged terrain and shoes wear out quickly. Rocky paths with thorny vegetation make a good pair shoes an absolute necessity. Haiti is the only third-world country in the western hemisphere. This presents challenges with imports and distribution making new shoes expensive and hard to find in Haiti. Families must often prioritize purchasing food before replacing worn, damaged, or outgrown shoes. … Read More →Read More »Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8
Here Am I is a ministry that was started by Icy Mae Fredrick and Elise Cadet in 1988. Icy Mae spent over 30 years of her life working with the people of Haiti, mainly in the area east of Gonaives known as Petite Riviere de Bayonaise. The organization that she left behind supports the Holy Bible Church and School. The Christian school has 32 full and part-time teachers and an elementary and high school principal. The school currently has programs that extend from kindergarten to the 12th grade, with a total enrollment of over 900 students and an annual budget of $70,000 for the elementary and high school. Read More »
