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  • Love Napoleon doesn’t know what happened to her parents January 12th

    November 30th, 201009:35 AM ET
    By Food for the poor
    On January 12th, Haiti’s tragic earthquake made 9-year-old Love Napoleon and thousands of other children orphans overnight. Today, you can help twice as many of them. A group of generous benefactors has agreed to match, dollar-for-dollar, any gifts we receive for orphans by December 31st (up to $500,000). Your gift today will be doubled to ...

  • Charity Spends Tens of Millions in Relief for Haiti

    November 24th, 201002:14 PM ET
    By Food for the poor
    Since the Jan. 12 earthquake left Haiti in dire straits, there have been many reports of what’s not being done to meet the country’s needs. News about the Caribbean nation slowed to a crawl soon after the quake and resurfaced only when the cholera outbreak and Hurricane Tomas threatened to take what little the Haitian people have left.  Ac...

  • Woman Hopes to Turn Trash to Treasure for the Poor

    November 15th, 201010:46 AM ET
    By Food for the poor
    Paying for a home with money raised from a yard sale may seem a like a stretch, but it’s not out of reach if the house on the market is selling for $2,600. That’s all it takes to move a family living in poverty on the island of Jamaica into a cozy new home built from the ground up. With that thought in mind, and with the holidays quickly turni...

  • Teen Tie-Dyes Her Way to Nicaraguan Home

    October 26th, 201004:08 PM ET
    By Food for the poor
    Sami Kerker, 15, chose to forgo her desire to purchase a car at 16 to fulfill the dream of homeownership for a destitute family she had never met. Investing money she had earned since the sixth-grade in tie-dye materials and clothing, Sami enlisted the support of friends and family nationwide. Sami’s goal is to raise money to build a safe, sturdy...

  • Food For The Poor Installs Water Filtration Systems to Aid Prevention of Cholera

    October 26th, 201010:54 AM ET
    By Food for the poor
    Food For The Poor’s 24-year tenure in Haiti has aided the nonprofit’s immediate response to the spread of cholera. As the threat of disease has loomed over Haiti’s recovery from January’s destructive earthquake, Food For The Poor remained committed to investing in sanitation and water projects throughout the country. “Where Food For The ...

  • Food For The Poor Offers ‘Live Prayer’ iPhone App

    October 18th, 201002:29 PM ET
    By Food for the poor
    Have you ever needed the power of prayer? The first ever “Live Prayer” iPhone app is now available for download by texting “Prayer” to 69866 or by visiting Food For The Poor's Web site. The app, presented by Food For The Poor, the largest international relief and development organization in the United States, is free. Whether you are faced...

  • Nine Months After Earthquake: Rebuilding Lives

    October 12th, 201002:35 PM ET
    By Food for the poor
    Food For The Poor has sent more than $155 million in aid to Haiti, since the 7.0 magnitude - earthquake devastated the country on Jan.12. The organization responded immediately and help has flowed continually from the largest international charity in the United States. That aid has come in many forms, and has transitioned over the weeks and months ...

  • Teen Preparing for Confirmation Helps to Feed Children in Haiti

    October 08th, 201010:53 AM ET
    By Food for the poor
    Never underestimate the power of one; that is the lesson many in a New Jersey parish are learning from one of its young members. Last fall, 13-year-old Samantha Tallard needed a community service project to complete a requirement for Confirmation. Like many around the world, the teen was moved by the devastation a 7.0 magnitude earthquake caused ...

  • Former Board of Director Member is named Executive Vice President

    September 02nd, 201004:22 PM ET
    By Food for the poor
    Alvaro J. Pereira, a former member of Food For The Poor’s board of directors has accepted the position of Executive Vice President of Food For The Poor, and will oversee the International Development and Foundations staffs. “As a person, I’ve grown by being associated with Food For The Poor, spiritually and in my commitment to the people we...

  • Waste Management Helps Marlins Build Homes for Haiti

    August 24th, 201001:08 PM ET
    By Food for the poor
    Waste Management presented a $50,000 donation to the Florida Marlins “Homes for Haiti” campaign during the pre-game ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 22. The funds will support the Marlins team initiative to build much-needed housing in Haiti with the international relief and development organization Food For The Poor. Approximately 4,500 Waste Manageme...
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