Why Agriculture Love in Action compels Many Hands to address food insecurity in Haiti. Learn about the different ways we are developing communities through agriculture. Haiti has one of the highest levels of food insecurity in the world. Nearly half of the population does not have enough to eat, 1.3 million are highly food insecure, 22% of children are chronically malnourished, and 66% of children under 5 suffer from anemia. These numbers are all rising daily in light of the current unrest. Many Hands realizes that one of the most effective ways to step into this gap is through agricult ..read more

Life Christi Gabhart reflects on life in Haiti, the good and the bad. Despite the adversity facing Haitians as they try to live their lives, there is still encouragement to be found here. Life makes it’s twists and turns. We want to share that LIFE as of Thursday March 14 has brought us to the US through Santiago in the Dominican Republic. We had a driver in place early Wednesday morning to get us to the Haitian border at Ouanaminthe, Haiti, where we crossed into Dajabon in the DR. The same driver got us to Santiago and then in the morning, Thursday, he picked us up and brought us to the ..read more

A Great Day Christi Gabhart reflects on the current crisis in Haiti and notices that the bees seem unaffected. Life marches on, and families continue to have the same pressing needs each day. In the midst of it all, she finds reason to celebrate. TODAY! What a GREAT day for Many Hands. As unimaginable as the news reports that are telling what is going on in Haiti’s capital city, life in the countryside of Haiti is unimaginable in totally different ways. Craig was up early getting a project done before the heat of the day set in. For a moment, a couple of hard-working bees offered a time to ..read more

Answering Haiti’s Cry: Support Amidst Escalating Gang Violence Update Overview Since Thrusday February 29, gang violence has escalated The growing power of gangs will be felt throughout the country We have seen an increase in urgent requests from the vulnerable We still see God’s hand and our resolve remains the same Haiti – In the wake of recent events, the unstable situation in Haiti’s capital city, Port au Prince, has escalated to a critical point. Since Thursday of last week (Feb 29), gang violence has plagued every corner of the city and beyond, resulting in a rise of injuries in l ..read more

Tim Brand To Visit Central Iowa Stores for Book Signings Announcement Overview Tim Brand’s book has soared to the top of Amazon’s bestseller charts He will be visiting three locations in February for special book signing events Events will be hosted by Stepping Stones and Eagle’s Nest bookstores Pella, IA – Amazon bestselling author and speaker Tim Brand, whose newly released book Standing on the Shoulders: A Legacy Story of a Father, a Son, and Life’s Greatest Gifts soared to the top of Amazon’s bestseller charts, is embarking on a special book signing tour in Central Iowa. Book lover ..read more

Mark and Melissa Kauk serve in Haiti full-time, working with Many Hands’ Love in Action programs. Mark serves as the U.S. Lead for Leadership and Melissa is the U.S. Lead for the First 1,000 Days Program. You can read their previous updates here. Celebrations are an important part of life, and in Haiti, they are no less important! As Christians, we joyfully celebrate God’s work in our lives through prayer, praise, and outward expression of mutual fellowship, singing, thanksgiving, and testimony! This past December was the culmination of many months of study and learning and an opportunity to ..read more

Christi Gabhart Health Update: Time to Return… Above: Christi praying with a group of Haitians. Christi Gabhart was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) in August 2022. She has been receiving treatments while working from the U.S. Christi shares the following encouraging update: Seriously.  Is it really time? YES, it’s time for me to pack my suitcase.  I am DONE with the chemotherapy treatments for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) which began in October 2023 and will be on my way back to what God has prepared in advance with the mission in Haiti. There have been ..read more

We are excited to welcome Art Sathoff to the Many Hands Board. Art has joined our team, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to serving others. He is currently serving in his fourth year as the pastor of Ackworth Friends Church and as a consultant with Grundmeyer Leader Services, helping school districts with administrative hires and strategic planning. Having had a successful thirty-four-year-long career in the education sector, he has served as a teacher, coach, and administrator in four different schools. The connection to international missions is strong thro ..read more

We are grateful for your support of Many Hands and want to be a resource as you consider your long-term estate planning. By including Many Hands in your planning, you can ensure that our organization, the people we serve, and the programs we provide will continue to receive support well beyond your lifetime. Retirement Plans and Wills One of the simplest ways to include Many Hands in your estate planning is by adding us as a beneficiary to your qualified retirement plans, such as IRAs or 401(k)s, or to your will. You can designate a portion or all of the funds to be distributed directly to ..read more

Above: The staff and volunteers that helped open Many Hands Market in 2013. Karmen is in the front row, fifth from the right. Karmen Brown, the store manager at our Many Hands Thrift Market Spencer location, has announced her upcoming retirement. For the past ten years, Karmen has played an integral role in our organization’s journey. Her unwavering faith and commitment to following Jesus have been a guiding light throughout her time with us. As manager of Many Hands Market in Spencer, Karmen has blessed our team and the community we serve. Above: Karmen serving a customer on opening day ..read more