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To Haiti with Love was an online auction of art, photography, papercrafts, clothing, and creative goods. All proceeds go direct to the St. Joseph's Family of homes for children in Haiti.

The auction opened at 8 AM EST on Monday, February 1, 2010.

The auction closed at midnight EST on Monday, February 8, 2010.

Canadians can donate to St. Joseph's anytime through the online donation page of its Canadian fundraising organization, Broken Wings.

Americans can donate through the online donation page for Hearts with Haiti, the U.S. organization. Either way, your support builds hope.

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Earthquake Devastates St. Joseph Home in Port au Prince

Broken Wings is the Canadian fundraising organization whose primary mission is to support the vision and ministry of the St. Joseph Family in Haiti, which includes the St. Joseph’s Home for Boys in Port-au Prince, Wings of Hope in Fermathe, and Trinity House in Jacmel.

Orphans caring for orphans: a beautiful story

St. Joseph’s Home for Boys was Michael Geilenfeld’s dream that became a reality in 1985, bringing boys off the streets of Port-au-Prince to provide them with a Christian home and family.

When French missionaries announced they were leaving Haiti and needed to find care for the disabled children under their supervision, Michael took some of the older boys from St. Joseph's to choose a child to bring home and care for. But the boys surprised Michael when they chose to adopt all the children. Wings of Hope had become a thriving home for disabled children, recently rebuilt and expanded to include a day school for disabled community children and lovely guest facilities.

For more on the St. Joseph's family of homes for children, visit the Broken Wings website.

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Where there is doubt, let me sow faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy.

~ Saint Francis of Assisi

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handmade bird mobile as seen on sweet | salty

"My mom, Barbara Robson, is one of the founding members of the Nova Scotia Handquilters Society. For over 35 years she has taught and curated the art of quilting and Nova Scotian quilting history. Her gorgeous Bird Mobile, inspired by Spool Sewing, is so special I couldn't bear to hang it in Ben's room - it's displayed next to our front door, and with every new visitor it spins in the breeze." ~ Kate of sweet | salty

Each creature on Barb Robson's handcrafted Bird Mobile is about 6”, and the longest branch length is about 3 feet long. Birds are 100% cotton and the branches are real, from the Robsons' Japonica bush. Every bird is different, guaranteed to delight young and old. The mobile shown is Kate's -- every mobile is unique, both in the character of its residents and the tilts, bends, and spins of their twiggy home.

All proceeds from items sold on the To Haiti with Love auction go directly to the St. Joseph's Family in Haiti. To make a bid, simply leave a comment with the amount of your bid and your email address. The auction will wrap up on February 8, 2010, and winners will be contacted right away to arrange payment and shipping. Good luck!

Bird Mobile handmade by Barbara Robson (origin: Nova Scotia, Canada)

Starting bid: $55.00

 

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Reader Comments (17)

I'll open the bidding at $55. I've seen these mobiles and they are fantastic. (madhattermommy@hotmail.com)

February 1, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterSue Fisher

I'll bid $60

February 1, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterShannon

$65!

February 1, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterA

$70. Okay, nobody else is allowed to bid. Auction is closed! Thanks for coming!

February 1, 2010 | Unregistered Commentermaggie, dammit

I'll bid $75. Sorry about that. :)

February 1, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterKatie

$80 - it's gorgeous. Bidding is actually really closed now. Thanks for your inquiries!!

February 1, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJanet

$85 - this is beautiful.

February 1, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJennifer

$100.00 because I'd rather have whimsical whisperd birdsong than new jeans. Or a respectable ass.

February 1, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterEarnestGirl

Whispered. But still $100.00. Emphatically.

February 1, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterEarnestGirl

Sorry, EG - $125!

February 1, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterA

I've seen mobiles half as gorgeous for twice the price. $150 it is. This would most definitely hang in the living room.

February 1, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJenny

eeeek! $160

February 2, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterbabette

200.00

this is joy .. flying -- in the midst of sorrow

thank you sheree

February 3, 2010 | Unregistered Commentersheree

$225.

February 4, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterA

Eep - scratch that $225. It is beautiful, but I must be reasonable! Good luck, Sheree!

February 4, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterA

oh thx be to you ..and REASON.. here i am holding ...at 200.. sheree

February 6, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterSheree

$225.

February 7, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterbabette
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