Housing
(Matthew 25:35c)
Over 46,000 housing units have been built — one of the most basic and critical needs of the poor. Modest homes provide safety and security, and restore dignity to those unable to help themselves.
Barbara’s Village
Barbara Gilbert, a single mom who doesn't even own a home herself, recently built a village of 14 homes in Jamaica. Gilbert is a waitress who works three jobs; she's also a part-time college student. Through her efforts and in collaboration with others, 14 Jamaican families received new Food For The Poor houses this year. It's a remarkable and inspiring story of faith, hope and achieving dreams.
Haiti Housing
Throughout Haiti, thousands of families suffer in silent misery. “Home Sweet Home” is a frail, tin shack filled with suffocating heat by day and stinging insects by night. In response to the overwhelming need for housing in Haiti, Food For The Poor has pledged to rebuild communities for our poorest brothers and sisters.
Build a Miracle
For countless families in Latin America and the Caribbean, “home” is a cardboard box, a tin shack or a makeshift shanty. Through our “Build a Miracle” program, many are realizing their dreams as brand-new houses are built for them. A gift of $2600 to Food For The Poor will fund the start-to-finish construction of a simple home for a family in need.
Bethany Village
Former professional baseball player Les Stewart honors the memory of his beloved daughter Bethany, tragically killed in a helicopter explosion at the age of 22. Learn more about Bethany and see how you can honor loved ones in this very special project
