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Both sewing programs make purses that we sell in the United States and in Haiti. Students are paid a commission for each purse they make, and the proceeds are invested back into the sewing programs. We use "duck cloth" for the outside of the purses (purchased in the U.S.), and we purchase the inside purse fabric in Haiti, because it's more cost-effective to purchase that in Haiti.
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A major rainstorm wrecked havoc on Port-de-Paix for seven days earlier this week, and now we're seeing the devastation it caused. The torrential rains caused many homes to collapse, often with people still inside. Several children had to be dug out from the mud. Many more homes were flooded, and there are mudslides all across the area. So many people have lost everything they own.
Robenson is a student in our Port-de-Paix sewing class who has been directly affected by this storm. This is all that remains of his home. He's basically lost everything, but we are grateful that God spared his life.
As a ministry, we want to help our students and staff in their times of need so we've established a new, separate Emergency Fund for times like this.
It will cost $1,500 US dollars to rebuild Robenson's home. If you are interested in donating to help Robenson, please click the button below to donate to the Emergency Fund or checks may be mailed to PO Box 35, Sellersburg, IN 47172. Please write "Emergency Fund" in the memo line.
Your gift of any amount is greatly appreciated! Please continue praying for our students, staff, and all those affected by this terrible storm.
We want to give a HUGE THANK YOU to our new friends at Elliott Berman Textiles | Exclusive Fashion Fabrics & Ermani Group for their generous donation of HUNDREDS OF YARDS of high-end, IMPORTED apparel fabrics for our sewing students!
These beautiful fabrics have been imported from France, Italy, and Switzerland. Our students are going to love working with these. We can't wait to see what they make!
If you're looking for beautiful designer fabrics, you should definitely check out their website: http://www.elliottbermantextiles.com
