We were overwhelmed by the generosity of our friends and partners in the wake of Hurricane Matthew! With your help, we delivered 4 truck loads of food, water, and medicine to areas that were the hardest hit by the storm. Each of these acts eased the immediate burdens, and allowed us time to speak with the farmers and villagers to see how to best invest in their communities. In each of our sites, we created replanting plans that reach beyond our own fields, and help the entire communities replant so they can thrive.
In Maissade, crops of plantains, sweet potatoes and potatoes have been planted in the One Family fields, as well as in the fields of several church members. Plantains and sweet potatoes are dietary staples in the mountains, and the peanuts will be purchased by Pastor Kesnel to be made into peanut butter for the lunch program in Croix-des-Bouquets.
In Garraud, the One Family Church has created a co-op of farmers. We have replaced all of their crops lost to the storm, and expanded investment to new members as well. Upon harvest, the farmers will repay (in part) the initial investment of the seeds, as well as tithe a portion of the harvest to the church. This cycle will continue to repeat- with the church investing in each season's harvest and the community sharing fruit with the church.
In Baugè, where the crop destruction was almost complete, the people had an immediate need for food and clean water. Your donations have not only brought essential short term relief in the form of weeks of food & water, but we've replanted fields throughout the community, investing in the continued self-sustaining livelihood of the village. Additionally, we are working to secure a water filtration system that would benefit the entire community. All of this work is being done through the newest One Family Church, on the site of our Restoration Farm. God is working mightily in this community!
In Jérémie, we have been able to partner all of our relief efforts with a local church which helped us truly reach people in need. We've also contributed to the short term relief and rebuilding of a small orphanage there. We are committed to continue to offer support for the people of this devastated community.
On behalf of each of our church partners and their communities, we thank you for your donations, support and prayers. Bondye Beni ou!
One Family Mission (formerly 1013 Missions) works through church partnerships to promote education, agriculture based life skills, and small business ventures as a means to care for orphaned & abandoned children and reduce child abandonment in Haiti.
Monday, November 7, 2016
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
4th Annual Global Fair
The 4th Annual 1013 Missions Global Fair is just around the corner! Be sure to mark your calendar and don’t miss this opportunity to support local and global artisans while supporting 1013 Missions at our only fundraising event of the year!
This is an ethical, missional, fair market where every purchase matters. We focus on fair trade, ethically made and handmade products because we have learned that creating jobs will help reduce child abondonment. We dream of a Haiti and world where moms and dads will be able to raise their children with dignity of fair paying jobs and utilizing their God-given talents to earn a sustainable income and thus improving the quality of their children's upbringing.
Bring a friend and your Christmas shopping list! You will find beautiful, creative, and most of all, purposeful gifts for everyone on your list. There will be raffle prizes, sweets, and delicious Haitian coffee available. In addition to locally crafted items, there will be a large selection of art created and purchased in Haiti and other beautiful countries. We will be offering the opportunity to donate to the Christmas celebration of the 67 children who are orphaned or abandoned at the One Family Children’s Home.
*There is a $2 suggested donation for entry to the Global Fair.
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Medical Attention; Hurricane Relief
![]() |
Dr. Bill and Dr. Lillian, overseeing the sorting of medications. |
In the farming community of Baugè where nearly all of the crops were blown or washed away, we were able to distribute over 5000 meals along with the clinic. This clinic is the first hosted at this site, where the 4th One Family Church will soon launch.
Additionally, we were able to send 3 trucks of food, water, and medicine and volunteers to bring aid to Jerèmie, a town nearly completely destroyed by the Hurricane. We are deeply grateful to all who donated to these efforts- your generosity truly made an impact!
![]() |
Pastor Alsa helped patients select reading glasses. |
![]() |
Nurse, Lab Technician, and Doctor, all from the One Family Clinic, joined with our American volunteers to provide free care to over 500 people. |
![]() |
Each patient was given ingredients to prepare 25 meals. |
![]() |
Each patient was evaluated and treated as necessary. While many people had common ailments, we did see several that required more in depth treatment. |
![]() |
Women came great distances to bring their babies to the clinics. |
![]() |
Chris and Capson deliver the good news of a new baby arriving next spring! |
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
After Matthew... Hurricane Relief
|
Monday, September 26, 2016
Why farm?
Thursday, July 14, 2016
40 Days.... through Bailie's eyes
This is my second longer-term trip to One Family. Being an
apprentice leader has a unique set of joys and challenges. It is difficult when
the kids let you in more and more, when they begin to share their story, or
talk about their parents and siblings they long to see again. It is hard to see
the first-time experiencers have their hearts broken, because I know what it
feels like.

One thing I have learned this trip is that joy and sorrow can
coexist in my heart. In fact, both are inevitable when you love others well and
fearlessly. It means the love runs deeply and the relationship is genuine. It
means the relationships I have here will be maintained.
My favorite moment of this trip has been the discovery of a
new song. The kids here at One Family tend to get stuck on one song they love
to dance to. They have a repertoire of about six English songs that are played
repeatedly. In recent months, the crowd has been a tune called "Say
Yes" by Kelly Rowland (and featuring the former members of Destiny's
Child...no joke). I can't tell you how many times I've heard this song.
Thankfully, the last few weeks the kids have been asking for
a song called "Not Forgotten".
The chorus goes:
"I am not forgotten,
I am not forgotten,
I am not forgotten,
God knows my name,"
Seeing countless children, many of whom have been deemed
unworthy somewhere along the way, excitedly sing the words "I am not
forgotten," and believe them is indescribable. Seeing children who are
currently separated from their earthly parents, but know they have a Heavenly
Father, is indescribable. I feel it is a privilege and an honor love them and
have a small role in the way they experience God's love. That I know their
names, commit to them, and ensure they know their worth- to myself, but most
importantly to our Father.
This trip has been full; full of sorrow and joy. Sorrow for
the kids who are growing up without a mom and dad, but joyful that God does not
forget us, calls us child, and knows our names.
Saturday, June 25, 2016
40 Days in Haiti
For the second year, we have offered young missionaries the opportunity to immerse themselves in Haitian culture, language, history, and reality. In 40 Days in Haiti, they are experiencing much of what Haiti, and One Family, has to offer- the beauty and the tragedy, the hope and sorrow, the love and loss. Here are team member Kelly's thoughts so far:
"The time I have spent in Haiti thus far has been absolutely wonderful. I truly feel I am a part of a broader family and community of supporting and loving Christ followers. We are all human, all brothers, all sisters. Haiti has become a second home for me and I will be forever grateful to this Immersion Experience for allowing me to live and build relationships in this beautiful country.
The relationships I have formed here make my heart overflow with joy. The kids want to know my name, talk to me, and just be held in my arms... so my Creole skills are expanding quite quickly as well. I cannot imagine a better experience than the one I am currently living and hopefully I'll be back once my 40 days are up to see all my friends again.
Yes, there are difficult times where I wish I could close my eyes and forget what I have witnessed, but that is the reality. And that is why I am here. No we're not building physical entities, but we're building something so much more important: lasting relationships. And that has made all the difference. Thank you to 1013 Missions and One Family for making me feel so at peace here and so included in my new family.
The relationships I have formed here make my heart overflow with joy. The kids want to know my name, talk to me, and just be held in my arms... so my Creole skills are expanding quite quickly as well. I cannot imagine a better experience than the one I am currently living and hopefully I'll be back once my 40 days are up to see all my friends again.
Yes, there are difficult times where I wish I could close my eyes and forget what I have witnessed, but that is the reality. And that is why I am here. No we're not building physical entities, but we're building something so much more important: lasting relationships. And that has made all the difference. Thank you to 1013 Missions and One Family for making me feel so at peace here and so included in my new family.
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Goats save lives
One of the most frequent causes of child abandonment that we have encountered in Haiti is food insecurity. When families with already frail economies meet the tragedy of loss- loss of income, loss of home, loss of life- starvation becomes an immediate and real fear. Parents relinquish children because they recognize that they do not have the means to keep the children alive; because they believe the chances of survival are better apart.
Fifi is a lovely women who found herself raising two small children alone. While we had seen many children like Fifi's become skinny and ultimately be relinquished, Fifi's little ones maintained their chubby cheeks. We discovered that Fifi had a basic skill set- she knew how to garden and keep small livestock- some chickens and goats- and it was those skills that were keeping her family fed and cared for despite the loss that had come to their home.
Understanding and trusting in the cycles of growth and reproduction allowed Fifi's family to thrive, and became the inspiration and foundation of our Kabrit Project.
By teaching children who have been orphaned and abandoned how to keep a garden, and care for small livestock, we hope that they will never be faced with the choice of watching their children starve or relinquishing them to others.
By employing herds of goats and other common livestock, we hope to provide self-sustaining, self-replicating sources of milk and meat to their diets, while teaching husbandry skills that result in self-sufficient income.
A small garden and a couple chickens has grown to three herds of goats, two farms, and a host of other animals, that are helping to feed, educate, and develop children in three church communities.
This project gives us hope for the next generation of families. Instead of repeating the cycles of poverty and abandonment, we hope that because of the skills and opportunities provided by these goats, families will not only stay together, but thrive. We have seen goats save lives.
Friday, March 18, 2016
Love Unites
Browsing my social media
today, this photo taken at One Family 4 years ago of a 9 year old Ella and a 5
year-old Billie popped up...
....and it took me back and got me thinking about family.
These two girls are sisters. They have completely different circumstances. Ella
was born in the richest country in the world, Billie was born in the poorest.
Ella lives with her parents and brother, Billie lives in an orphanage. They
have different skin colors. They speak different languages…and yet, almost
immediately, they became sisters. And,
they still are.
To them, their differences are
almost meaningless, because there’s love between them and love
unites. This is why we do what we
do. Because there is no “us” and “them.” There is only us. We are one family.
Thursday, January 28, 2016
The potential of a cookie.
When the bakery first began making komparet they would make one or two batches a week, now they are baking multiple batches per day, and as the spicy smell of ginger fills the street the lines begin to form again.



Bakers and salespeople employed. School children receiving lunch. A community enjoying a delicious snack. One Family Foundation a step closer to self-sustainability. Young people acquiring a life {and family} saving skill. Komparet are more than cookies; they are potential realized.
Friday, January 22, 2016
Starting a New Year
![]() |
Kabrit Land in Maissade |
Our Kabrit program has reached new heights! This year we were able to purchase 5 acres of land in the mountain top village of Maissade, where Pastor Jaxon oversees our largest goat herd. The management of this herd has brought pastor Jason's church and school out of debt, and has provided education for 50 students in this rural community.

The small businesses surrounding the One Family compound in Croix Des Bouquets have grown to become a hub of community activity. Medical care is now available daily, and the One Family Savings & Loan program has helped dozens of community entrepreneurs expand their businesses.
The 67 children who call One Family home have all grown! With their improved diets, regular medical care, and the grace of God, we have seen a year of health and wellness. With the help of our monthly supporters, we were able to provide new school uniforms and shoes to all of the children, as well as 25 children from the community. The children now enjoy an expanded eating area and kitchen, a resurfaced basketball court, and additional security and privacy from the church and school.

We led an unprecedented 10 teams of short term missionaries to Haiti, including our first 40 Day Immersion team. These trips produced individual life change, cross cultural friendships, and lasting partners.
All in all, it's been a great year! Thank you for being a part of it!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)