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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.

Endless thanks to our hosts at Squarespace, who not only make the most robust and most elegant blogging platform on the planet, but who are also as generous as they are hip.

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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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Feb042010

fingerless gloves by kathryn harper

Some times your hands are chilly, but you still need your fingers and thumbs free to do things.

These hand-knit fingerless gloves are made of wool and silk; sized to fit a small to medium woman’s hand.

 

 

 

Kathryn Harper is a self-taught artist, poet, and an omnivorous, voracious reader. Believing passionately in the innate creativity of all humans, she dedicates her life to igniting curiosity, promoting creative and critical thinking, and inspiring enthusiasm for lifetime learning. Kathryn can always be persuaded to savor a good meal, play board games, or dance. She lives in Santa Clara, California, with her husband, her amazing daughter Claire, and Stella the cat.

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!

Fingerless gloves handmade by Kathryn Harper (origin: USA)

Starting bid: $20


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Feb042010

handknit 'fidget' by kathryn harper

If you live in a cold climate but don’t like wrapping up in several feet of scarf, this item -- called a Fidget — is for you. This hand-knit is made of a wool and cashmere blend. It feels luxurious to wear and is a color that complements almost everything. 

Kathryn Harper is a self-taught artist, poet, and an omnivorous, voracious reader. Believing passionately in the innate creativity of all humans, she dedicates her life to igniting curiosity, promoting creative and critical thinking, and inspiring enthusiasm for lifetime learning. Kathryn can always be persuaded to savor a good meal, play board games, or dance. She lives in Santa Clara, California, with her husband, her amazing daughter Claire, and Stella the cat.

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!

Fidget handknit by Kathryn Harper

Starting bid: $30


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Feb042010

felted bowl (and chocolates!) from kathryn harper

This small felted bowl, 3.5 inches in diameter, contains delectable Lindt Lindor milk chocolate truffles.

Once you finish savoring the chocolates, this little bowl is useful for holding loose coins, keys, or small ephemera that you need to put somewhere until you can find time to sort them out.

Kathryn knit and felted this petite wool bowl by hand.

 

Kathryn Harper is a self-taught artist, poet, and an omnivorous, voracious reader. Believing passionately in the innate creativity of all humans, she dedicates her life to igniting curiosity, promoting creative and critical thinking, and inspiring enthusiasm for lifetime learning.

Kathryn can always be persuaded to savor a good meal, play board games, or dance. She lives in Santa Clara, California, with her husband, her amazing daughter Claire, and Stella the cat.

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!

Felted bowl with chocolates by Kathryn Harper (origin: USA)

Starting bid: $10


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