Greetings to all our friends, family, and our supporters who pray for, and encourage, us. This is a short update […]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2024 from all at Hands Across the Sea-Haiti. Thank you for all your encouragement, […]
Update Nov 2023
Greetings folks. I am endeavoring to fill you in a little on the very difficult and dangerous situation in Haiti […]
VBS at HATS Haiti
As some of you know, I cannot be in Haiti at this time because of the gang situation. I am […]
Luckner, teachers, and everyone working with the mission, are doing everything they can in a continuing very difficult situation in […]
HATS Update April 10
Hello everyone, On my last blog, March 18th, things were quite bad in our area of the Artibonite Valley. This […]
Update March 18
Hi folks. Thank you to those of you who have reached out to me in various ways as you are […]
HATS-Haiti Update
Hello again folks. My heart is heavy and my eyes are wet as I try to write this. Many of […]
I come to you today asking for prayer for our HATS mission – Children’s Home, school, and our HATS church. […]
Greetings from HATS
Greetings, I apologize for not having written a blog for far too long. I attempted to do so several times […]
The Girls Leica is 17 years old. She was in grade 9 this past year and is now waiting for […]
We have some photos of our children at our Children’s Home, and in their uniforms at our school, IMKH. Our […]
T H A N K Y O U
Thank you so very much to all who donated funds towards a Christmas meal for approx 450 students and staff […]
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After many delays due to COVID 19 and the upheaval in Haiti, our wonderful Assistant Director Luckner Estimable was able […]
Christmas is coming.
Christmas is coming. Children in Canada are starting to look forward to the special, fun, family time of Christmas, when […]
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They call Karen “the helicopter ” and after spending three days by her side I know why. She propels through life!!! If you want to get on the ride you better start running. It is an amazing work that the Lord is doing here through so many many dedicated workers…literally hundreds of children impacted every day with the love of Christ…but the task to do so is enormous. The dedication of staff is invaluable…they NEED US ALL!!
Barbara & Louis
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I’m not sure what we’re doing here, just showing up for a week – it’s not like it’s sustainable. And I don’t want to become depressed by some of the harsh realities that Karen has to deal with every day. You know it’s ONE thing to start an orphanage and school (Yes, Karen has done things that are beeeeyond me), but it’s ANOTHER thing to raise the 20 babies that become YOUR kids!!! Not only are they a big family, but they are a big family containing individual stories that got them all to where they are in the orphanage. I don’t even know how to describe it…I have never seen a woman her age with this much energy…fun loving energy that is. She so inspired me today and really is a wonderful mother to all these children.
Barbara
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One thing that has impacted me on this trip is seeing the children and all the dedication in this orphanage. There is so much going on behind the scenes to keep the HATS orphanage and school running.
Donna Wheeler
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Amazing organization! Had the pleasure of visiting twice, and can’t wait to go back again someday. God is doing some wonderful things at HATS!
Jess MacDonald
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I am so thankful to Jesus for the opportunity to serve at HATS and to finally experience the great work that God is doing there. I look forward to seeing them all again when I visit next time.
Nancy Goodwin
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I had anticipated that I would enjoy spending time getting to know the children and being a part of Karen’s daily life in Haiti but I had not anticipated that it would capture my heart like it did. I will miss spending time with the children and Karen but I am hopeful that I’ll be able to see them all again in the not too distant future.
Sara-May Cardy
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I have learned much about Haiti in my short stay here, much about generational, entrenched poverty, and much about hope. We can only be part of the bringing of hope if we become one small actor on the huge stage that is poverty. Thank you, Lynn Clark, for inviting me to share this life changing experience with you, and thank-you, Karen Huxter, for investing so much of your life in a work designed to bring hope to those who need it more than any Canadian could ever imagine.
Linda
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A huge thank you to aunt Karen, who always seems to be doing something with her children and the HATS mission. The only time she takes for herself is long enough to spread some almond butter on a banana that she eats on the run. Thank you so much for all your hard work and unwavering dedication. Thank you for being an inspiration to me and so many others. We love you and our Haitian family very much. The longer I spend at HATS, the bigger piece of my heart remains. Take care of yourself and our kiddies until we see each other again.
Jocelyn Barnes
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Such important work done with LOVE and commitment!
Dana Wight Kayal
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This morning, we woke up as the sun came up and as we all began to trickle downstairs; we were met with warm welcomes from the precious children. As the children arrived, we were deeply touched and came to the realization of how important the HATS organization is to this country. Many children who would not have had any opportunities are now well nourished, educated and have a loving home and a mother who loves them more than we could ever comprehend, Karen Huxter.
Nicole Boudreau & Marcia Muise
HATS Visitors
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