PRODUCE GOOD FRUIT
Christmas Joy in Grand Boulage, Haiti!
A hug thank you to the incredible children who volunteered last year to support road construction by picking gravel by hand. This special celebration was made possible through support for PGF, spreading smiles and hope to the children of Grand Boulage, Haiti.
This website is a living document. There will be continuous changes, reflecting work being done. The intent of our ministry is to relieve poverty (as much as is possible) of individuals, families and communities in Haiti. We invite you to help "produce fruit that is everlasting."
Produce Good Fruit (PGF) is a non-profit organization with 501c3 IRS status (granted July 11, 2018)
EIN- 82-3047323
Truly the last years have been extremely hard for the Haitians. Since the assassination of the former President of Haiti, Jovenek Moise (July 2021) the country has been a danger for both Haitians and visitors. The economic environment has left Haitians unable to feed their families. Food prices have soared for even the simple basics of rice, beans and pastas. Many children in Haiti are unable to attend schools. Government services are barely functioning, Gas is unavailable or too expensive too purchase. People are dying of cholera because of lack of clean water. Life is for most.. very bleak. The gangs are strong and people of Haiti are under constant threats of violence. They are unable to feel safe in their own homes!
Specifically last February (2024) gang members from Port-au-Prince moved into the mountains, targeting our small areas of focus, including Grand Boulage and the surrounding neighborhoods. Our partners and their families were forced to flee their homes quickly as threats of kidnapping specific members of PGF work groups were made.
PGF has not abandoned our neighbors on the island. People of Haiti need food, water and HOPE! We continue to strive for more!
Food
Standing Strong Amidst Tragedy
In February, PGF supported 30 displaced families after gang violence devastated Grand Boulage. Through immediate aid and ongoing support, we helped some of the families rebuild after they returned home.
Schools and Education
Currently, our efforts are providing support for three schools. In total, we support 40 teachers and 750 students. Providing
food and healthcare for the destitute, as well as end-of-life care (including coffins). We share with love and respect!
The second three classrooms building, including a new latrine were constructed (Spring 2023)!
As a result of further hardships resulting from the political, economic and environmental challenges even more individuals and families have little or no food on a daily basis. Since October of 2021 PGF has been delivering food to the most needy families. Continues still through 2024!
Serving the Poor in Kenya
At this time we introduce to you our work in Kenya. My (Chuck's) passion with has been with Haiti, but my wife’s professional career exposed her to many places and many cultures around the world and one important relationship was formed in Kenya.
There are times in life when you meet someone who immediately seems to share your visions and understands your goals. My wife, Patti VanderLoop crossed paths with Joshua Chemabus, a nursing student more than 15 years ago and through a developing friendship and for the last 5 years a partnership now walk together giving mattresses/blankets, and a few more supplies to people in Kenya who sleep on dirt floors. For the last two years PGF has also given some financial support. We serve the poorest of the poor!
In September/October 2024 we traveled to Kenya to deliver mattresses and other essentials to needy families and support this community by exchanging education and practice ideas. Patti and Joshua gave health talks at five rural schools and attended several births together and shared ideas to advocate for women, children and families.
Let's Celebrate!
The students in Morin previously attended school in a primitive, canvas structure; (Summer of 2022) they opened three rooms of the new concrete school.
The second three classrooms building, including a new latrine were constructed (Spring 2023)!
Here is an opportunity to share prayers, expertise and money.
Roads
Winter of 24 - Haitians continue to do some upkeep on these roads built last year with the support of PGF.