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Last Updated: May 24, 2009 - 3:37:13 PM |
Our Mission:
The Harvest Foundation is a non-profit Christian organization moved by the love and compassion of Jesus Christ to see the hungry fed, the hurting comforted, the uneducated taught and the poor profit.
It looks to break the cycle of poverty of both body and soul.
Christian Community Center Update:
The center is currently housed at the Good Shepherd Church in Lewis Yard (Grand Bahama Island) and is receiving 40 participants on a daily basis.
From 10am-3pm the adult participants are sewing table linens, learning computer skills, working with professional carpenters, acquiring parenting skills and cooking for 50 participants and volunteers.
We are in need of your help.
If you or anyone you know can teach a skill, craft or trade, please contact Jan Lowe at Harvest Foundation to volunteer today!
Lewis Yard Primary School Literacy Program:
There is a teachers’ workshop at Lewis Yard Primary School scheduled for April 7.
On April 28 & 29, eight teachers from Lewis Yard Primary School will observe what they have learned in the classrooms at a Tampa, Florida school of the Hillsborough County School District.
Then a follow-up workshop is scheduled for May 26 again at Lewis Yard.
To enhance the literacy program, volunteers are being organized to revamp the school library.
For more information helping on this project, please contact Jan Lowe at Harvest Foundation.
Donation Collection Centers:
We are currently seeking churches or organizations that would like to act as collection centers for pre-owned items such as appliances, house wares, linens, clothing, shoes, etc. for the Harvest Foundation in Grand Bahama.
For more information on this, please contact Jill Crithfield at 242/375-2565 or 813/956-7265 or email at jilka@tampabay.rr.com .
WISH LIST:
1. Lawnmower
2. Keyboard.
3. Radio (the type that uses batteries, as the recipient has no power).
Volunteers Needed:
We are growing and we’re growing fast!
Why?
Because there is a real need to give folks a helping hand.
If you can spare one hour a week, we’ll take it!
Call the Harvest Foundation at 533-1227.
Video Link:
Check out this link HERE
(featuring video images of Lewis Yard and the singing voices of The BOYZ) See also: Faces of Lewis Yard video collage HERE
“Fashion on the Lawn” Fundraiser:
Please come join us for an afternoon of fun, friends and fashion on Saturday, March 28 from 3-5pm at the Boat House at Grand Bahama Yacht Club.
Tickets are $25 each and all proceeds will benefit the Lewis Yard Community Center!
Enjoy fine chocolates while sipping on a mimosa or champagne.
Door prizes, a 50/50 raffle and auction items will be in addition to this event.
Don’t forget to stop by our Showcase Gallery to purchase jewelry, spa items, clothing, handbags, accessories and a lot more at great prices.
Tickets can be purchased at Bandolera, Seventeen, After 8, Animale,
Asheville Missions Team:
17 members from the Asheville Missions Team were at Lewis Yard ministering to the local residents the last week in February.
Much was gained for the receivers and the givers and it was a very moving experience for all.
If you know of a group from any city who would like to participate in conducting a missions team experience, please contact Jill Crithfield at 242/375-2565.
Sleeping accommodations, meals, and local transportation are provided by the Harvest Foundation.
Next volunteers meeting is scheduled for:
Tuesday, April 14 at 10am and/or 6pm at the Christian Community Center at the Good Shepherd at Lewis Yard.
Bring a friend!
