We received the following update from Lophane Laurent, Field Director at Mission Haiti:

The crisis in Haiti, one of the poorest countries in the world, has reached a heartbreaking level, with millions facing starvation and dire circumstances exacerbated by rampant gang violence. As highlighted in a recent report by the World Food Program (WFP), 5.4 million individuals are struggling daily to secure food for themselves and their families. This figure represents one of the highest proportions of people experiencing acute food insecurity globally!
 
At LCC, we are unwavering in our commitment to provide life-saving assistance to those in need in Haiti during these tumultuous times. Thanks to your steadfast support, LCC has made significant donations of food to Mission Haiti, directly impacting the lives of those in desperate need. Your generosity has provided nourishment and hope to countless families, demonstrating the profound difference that community support can make.

The need for food is dire!
 
Dr. Nancy Swisher, Vice President, Mission Haiti Board of Directors, and Lophane Laurent, Field Director, provide a recent update painting a heart-wrenching picture of the struggles faced by families who are not only grappling with hunger but also the emotional toll of despair and uncertainty.

The situation in Haiti remains perilous. Mission Haiti has continued our food distribution in the Port-au-Prince area through local churches. This area is most affected by the ongoing gang activity. We use a small team and a discreet process so as not to attract the attention of the gangs. God's comfort and words of prayer are given to all who attend - a ray of hope in the darkness.
 
Our current funds for food distribution will run out in October.
 
We are hoping and praying for more financial support from Lutheran Church Charities so we can continue this vital work. Any support LCC could provide would allow us to feed the hungry and share God’s word of hope. 
 
Thank you for your consideration. May God's message of hope and comfort continue to shine through you and the work of Lutheran Church Charities.
 
Dr. Nancy Swisher
Mission Haiti

It is hard for me every single day to give an update about the situation in Haiti.
 
On October 3, a Haiti gang massacre left 70 dead in the rural town of Pont-Sondé in the Artibonite region setting many houses on fire, forcing over 6,000 to flee. My heart is broken because I can’t go there to help my brothers and sisters who are in bad situation and they really are in need.
 
Please continue praying for Haiti! May God bless your families and your ministries.
 
Serving Jesus Christ with joy!
 
Lophane Laurent
Mission Haiti

“Preaching His gospel and serving His people in Jacmel, Haiti.” – Rev. Marky Kessa, First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Jacmel, Haiti
 
The enduring partnership between Lutheran Church Charities and Ministry In Mission and Rev. Marky Kessa, First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Jacmel, Haiti, has fostered significant change in the lives of countless children and families in Haiti.
 
Through your past generosity, we have been able to bring uplifting Vacation Bible School experiences to hundreds of children, ensuring they not only receive spiritual nourishment but also vital meals during challenging times. Your contributions have been instrumental in providing emergency food assistance during periods of civil unrest, making a tangible difference in the lives of those in need.

Now, Rev. Marky and his wife Sydney (pictured), who have dedicated their lives to serving others, find themselves in need. Sydney is currently battling a serious health issue, and it is imperative that we come together as a compassionate community to provide the immediate assistance they require.
 
Please read a plea for support from Jaclyn Rychel, Founder and President, Ministry In Mission:
 
Dear Haiti Missionaries and Supporters:
 
Our faithful partner Sydney Kessa (Pastor Marky’s wife) is in need of our immediate support. Sydney has been the anchor holding our projects together for over 15 years. Without her, Ministry in Mission could not function in Jacmel, Haiti. She is now in need of our support through prayer and funds to provide medical care.
 
Recently, Sydney received a diagnosis from a physician in the United States that she has a mass in each breast. Following the advice of her oncologist, she is scheduled to undergo biopsies to determine further medical procedure. Unfortunately, with no health insurance in the U.S. and the lack of medical professionals in Haiti capable of performing this specific surgery, Sydney has decided to travel to Mexico City, where her sister is a physician and can assist her in navigating this critical journey.
 
The estimated cost for her round-trip airfare and the necessary biopsy surgery is $7,000. To put this in perspective, had she pursued treatment in the U.S., the expenses would have soared to approximately $11,000. Many of you, our devoted Haiti supporters, have kindly offered to help in times of need. Now is the time to rally together and extend that support to Sydney.
 
Please pray for the best outcome.
Thank you very much,
 
Jaclyn Rychel
Founder and President, Ministry In Mission

Let us come together as a community to uplift Pastor Marky and his wife Sydney during this challenging time. Your contributions, no matter how small, can make a significant difference in her life and her ability to receive the care she urgently needs. Additionally, your prayers will provide her with the strength and comfort necessary to face this journey. Together, we can embody the spirit of compassion that defines our mission at LCC. Thank you for being part of this vital effort!

Thank you for joining LCC in supporting our mission to aid the vulnerable in Haiti during these challenging times. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, can make a difference and help alleviate the suffering of those affected. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and help save lives in Haiti.

On Saturday, September 14, Habitat Care Center held a mobile health clinic, where we served more than 200 people. They came to consult for different diseases and we had several specialists serving the people: An eye doctor, gynecologist, internist, orthopedic, and pediatrician. We started the day at 6 a.m. and people were already lined up to meet us. We finished around 5 p.m.
 
People were really happy because the area needed these different services. Many people are suffering in the community. There is indeed a large hospital in the Nan community, but access to it is not easy because people cannot afford to pay for the services.
 
Thanks to the Habitat Care Center, the service came to the people, and the people felt restored like dry land that was waiting for rain.
 
When it comes to buying medicine, many just can't afford it. People are asking Habitat to find sponsors to subsidize their medicine so they can pay at a lower price.
 
Meschac St Amour
President
Habitat For Children Ministries, Inc.

In addition to working with the pastors of the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine (SELCU) to continue to provide much-needed support to the people of Ukraine, Lutheran Church Charities partners with Archpriest Mykhailo Kuzma (pictured with Rev. Chris Singer, LCC President/CEO) of Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Church in Palatine, Illinois, to help refugee families settle in the United States.
 
To showcase the impact of your support, we released a series of video interviews in June featuring individuals directly impacted by your donations. Today, you'll hear from Inna Kaniuka who escaped the horror of war with her family and received help from the Ukrainian Church in Palatine.
 
Together, we are bringing hope, love, and faith to those in need. Thank you for being a beacon of light in the midst of uncertainty. Please consider giving generously to the Ukrainian Relief Fund. With your help, we can provide assistance and spiritual guidance to those who are in need in Ukraine and the refugee families in the United States.

The Ukrainian Relief Fund is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who are suffering and starting over. By offering both material support and spiritual guidance, we can help bring hope and healing to those who need it most. Thank you for your support.

Lutheran Church Charities works with the pastors of the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine (SELCU) to continue to provide much-needed support to the people of Ukraine.
 
Despite the ongoing conflict and uncertainty, the pastors remain committed to spreading hope, love, and faith to those who need it most. Thanks to the generous support of donors like you, they have been able to provide vital resources, spiritual guidance, and practical assistance to those affected by the war.
 
To showcase the impact of your support, we are releasing a series of video interviews featuring individuals directly impacted by their work.
 
Your ongoing contributions are truly making a difference and empowering the pastors to continue their crucial work in Ukraine. Together, we are bringing hope, love, and faith to those in need.
 
Thank you for being a beacon of light in the midst of uncertainty.

Please consider giving generously to the Ukrainian Relief Fund today, and join us in bringing hope and material support to those who are in need in Ukraine. With your help, we can make a real difference in the lives of those who are suffering.
 
By donating to the Ukrainian Relief Fund, you can help provide essential resources such as food, shelter, and medical care to those who need it most. Additionally, your support will help spread the message of hope and love that comes with knowing Jesus Christ.

Last week, Rev. John Donkoh, president of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana (ELCG), visited Lutheran Church Charities and provided an update on the well-digging and Gospel-sharing work being done with partner Church Without Walls (C-WOW).
 
Rev. Donkoh included LCC in a series of stops with mission partners in the United States to raise support for new wells and medical clinics.
 
LCC has supported Donkoh and the ELCG effort for nine years — and because of your generous donations, dozens of wells have been dug, providing much-needed clean water, improved health, safety, and community.
 
Watch Rev. John Donkoh's message below to hear the impact of your donations in Ghana.

The ELCG has grown from eight congregations in 2018 to 28 congregations in 2024. Providing clean water and medical services through Hope Medical Centers in Gomoa Kumasi and Kintampo have allowed Christ-followers in Ghana to share the love of Jesus in multiple regions of the country of about 34 million people. 

Thank you for joining Lutheran Church Charities in supporting our mission to aid vulnerable people in Haiti during these challenging times. LCC has partnered with Grace Lutheran Church in Port St. Lucie, Florida, and its Pastor, Cris Escher, to support the work of Habitat for Children Ministries. Rev. Escher currently serves as the Vice President of Habitat for Children Ministries, and the congregation at Grace Lutheran strongly supports this ministry’s efforts in Haiti.

On June 24, Habitat for Children Ministries will open a much-anticipated pediatric medical clinic in Haiti in the La Jeune area to serve pregnant women and children.
 
We invite you to read the letter from Meschac St Amour, President and Founder of Habitat for Children Ministries, for more details on how you can contribute to this important cause.
 
Let's come together to make a difference in the lives of those in need in Haiti.
 
CLICK HERE to read the letter from President St Amour.

Please join us in our efforts to provide essential funding for the clinic dedicated to providing medical care and essential healthcare services to pregnant mothers and their children.

The current situation of violence and unrest in Haiti has resulted in a critical need for medical care, and together, we can make a difference and bring hope and material support to those in need.

Every dollar counts and can make a huge difference in the lives of those impacted by this crisis. Thank you for your generosity and compassion.

The situation in Haiti is critical, with millions of people starving and in desperate need of assistance. Thank you for joining LCC in supporting our mission to aid the vulnerable in Haiti during these challenging times. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, can make a difference and help alleviate the suffering of those affected. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and help save lives in Haiti.

Because of your unwavering support, LCC has been able to make substantial donations for food and medicine to Mission Haiti and Habitat For Children Ministries. We received the following updates from Lophane Laurent, Mission Haiti and Meschac St Amour, President, Habitat For Children Ministries:

Speaking with a friend from Port-au-Prince last week, he said to me humanitarian colleagues emphasized that these departments do not have sufficient infrastructure, and host communities do not have sufficient resources to cope with the large number of people fleeing Port-au-Prince. Also, speaking with a police friend over the weekend in Port-au-Prince, he said that of the 53,125 people who fled Port-au-Prince from March 8th-27th, nearly 80% already had been forced to abandon their homes and were living with relatives or in crowded and unsanitary makeshift shelters across the capital. The countryside is getting filled quickly, and now we are dealing with a lack of everything.

More than 85% of Haitians leaving the capital have been crowding into buses, risking travel through gang-controlled territory where gang rapes have been reported arm gunmen have been known to open fire on public transport. The transitional council, which will be responsible for choosing a new Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, has yet to be formally established.
 
"So, we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."  (2 Corinthians 4:18)

Meschac St Amour
President
Habitat For Children Ministries, Inc.                                            

We received the following update from Meschac St Amour, President, Habitat For Children Ministries:

Please join us in our efforts to help save lives in Haiti. Together, we can make a difference and bring hope and material support to those in need. Thank you for your generosity and compassion.

Thank you for joining LCC in supporting our mission to aid the vulnerable in Haiti during these challenging times.

Thanks to your unwavering support, LCC has been able to make substantial donations for food and medicine to Mission Haiti. LCC is also working for the first time with Habitat for Children Ministries in collaboration with Rev. Cris Escher of Grace Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Rev. Escher currently serves as the Vice President of Habitat for Children Ministries, and the congregation at Grace Lutheran strongly supports this ministry’s efforts in Haiti.

Please join us in our efforts to help save lives in Haiti. The violence and unrest in Haiti have left many innocent people injured, homeless, and in dire need of medical care, food, and shelter. We are working closely with our partners to safely provide essential assistance, including meals and medical supplies, to families amidst the challenges of volatility and violence.

Together, we can make a difference and bring hope and material support to those in need. Every dollar counts and can make a huge difference in the lives of those impacted by this crisis. Thank you for your generosity and compassion.