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Determined to build a school, 11-year-old needs your help

August 10th, 201102:34 PM ET

By Food for the poor

In May, 11-year-old Rachel Wheeler traveled to Haiti to dedicate the village for which she fundraised for two years. It was built with the nonprofit Food For The Poor. The residents in "Rachel's Village" greeted her with a hero's welcome, clapping and singing songs of praise and thanks. It was here, in the coastal village of Kay Piti, in Leogane, a...
Homes for Haitians builds hope

May 31st, 201102:00 PM ET

By Food for the poor

Hoisted high in the air, 11-year-old Rachel Wheeler caught her first glimpse on Wednesday of the Food For The Poor village she worked for two years to build. From above the crowd, Rachel could see the rows of vibrantly painted pink, blue and green homes, nestled along the coast in Leogane, near the epicenter of the January 2010 earthquake. Vill...
Redesign Helps Food For The Poor Donors Become Champions

March 16th, 201111:02 AM ET

By Food for the poor

A redesign of Food For The Poor's personal fundraising program encourages donors to create their own personalized web pages for causes close to their hearts. As Champions For The Poor, donors are able to share their passion for providing relief to the destitute by engaging their friends and families. Two years ago, a South Florida fifth-grader&nbs...
Young Philanthropist Wins National Award For Building Homes in Haiti

February 17th, 201110:45 AM ET

By Food for the poor

A South Florida fifth grader who raised more than $162,000 to build homes for Haiti's poor has been named one of Florida's top two youth volunteers for 2011. Rachel Wheeler, 11, was recognized by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program to honor young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. The Lighthouse Point resident...