The first "Bologna for Belize" fundraiser was held January 7 at the home of Rich and Natalie Tinsley and also hosted by Kevin and Kristy Greenwood. Everyone had a great time, enjoyed the fun and friendship. Kevin and Kristy leave January 15 for Belize and because of the generosity of those attending, will be able to plumbing and more to the home they're building for Hadiya Bevins, her children and elderly mother.
More than $6,000 has been raised for this event and we're keeping the attached donation page open until the end of the month!
Please join the Greenwood's and Tinsley's in supporting all of the programs of Hand in Hand Ministries. Click Here to donate now
The eighth annual Legacy Breakfast was held in Louisville, Kentucky at The Olmsted. Once again nearly 400 friends and supporters joined many new faces in celebrating the accomplishments of Hand in Hand. Arelys, a young Hand in Hand Scholarship student, travelled from Nicaragua to thank those attending for giving her a chance she would never otherwise have at a better life. Connie came from Appalachia to talk about how much more Hand in Hand has meant to her. Their stories left all attending with a new appreciation of how Hand in Hand makes a difference in the world.
Zumba Fitness Party Leads to Kera getting a new home.
To see a video of the house blessing, go to:
Donations
If you'd like Hand in Hand Ministries to be able to continue serving the people you've read about, there are several ways to donate: cash, check or Master Card, Visa and American Express. Of course, cash donations should be made in person and not sent through the mail. You may also donate by simply clicking the Donate Now button located on each page of our site. Transactions are safe and secure.
If there is a Kroger in your area, Kroger's offers rechargeable gift cards for use in their stores. When you add to the balance of these cards, a percentage is donated to Hand In Hand Ministries. Please contact our office if you are interested in obtaining one of these cards.
You may also donate by having regular monthly payments made from your your bank account. For more information, please call 502-459-9930 or email libbey@hhministries.com.
Gifts of stock or matching corporate gifts are welcome and our office can help you with any details you might need.
Gifts in Memory of, will be posted on the web site Prayer Page. Please contact our office on how to make a gift in memory.
Planned giving
Please remember Hand in Hand Ministries in your will. If you need assistance in setting up a gift in your will, an annuity or some other form of planned giving, please contact our office. We have attorneys and financial planners who have the expertise and will help you make the arrangements.
The Legacy Society
Hand in Hand Ministries is working for systemic change and has made a long-term commitment to those whom it serves. We welcome all gifts no matter how small or how often, but if you have the means the best way to help is to join our Legacy Society. Legacy Society members pledge $1,000, $5,000 or $10,000 a year for five years and receive special recognition. Legacy Society pledges ensure that Hand in Hand Ministries can sustain its service for many years to come.
We do not share our donor list with any other organizations.
Gifts in Kind
Donations of appliances, furniture, school supplies, food, medical supplies and other items may be delivered to the rear of our home office during regular business hours. If you are from outside the Louisville area, or have a large item such as an appliance to donate, please call our office to make arrangements.
Gifts in Kind of clothing, appliances, toys, food and medicine are distributed to those most in need.
In both Belize (English) and Nicaragua (Spanish), we can always use
educational tools for pre-school, such as Lego blocks (large and small), Lincoln
logs, craft foam, tempra paint and 1/2" paint brushes, 1st grade lined
writing tablets (newsprint), Educational charts, 24-25 piece puzzles, wooden
puzzles and simple books about the world around them (non-fiction).
The following items are always needed in Belize, Nicaragua and Appalachia:
Wish List for Nicaragua
Wish List for Belize (includes Starfish House)