It all started with a question: "How can we help Haiti?" A fifth grader replied, "We could sell tamales."
Soon after, the vision spread throughout the community. Six moms signed-on to make almost 300 homemade tamales.
The outpouring of generosity and participation was humbling.
The delicious tamales were sold at Sanctuary Covenant Church for $2 each. Community Presbyterian Church in Danville donated cash towards the effort.
In the end, the Tamales for Haiti project raised just over $1000 for Heartline Ministries in Haiti!!
Wow. It's one thing to learn about Asset Based Community Development and Christian Community Development principles such as Empowerment. It's quite another to see them in action.
An idea from the community, relevant to the community, using the gifts of the community - what a powerful impact it makes!
2 comments:
Wow- that is so cool. Loved the pictures of the kids and your mom too. She looks delighted to be there. :)
This story rocks.
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