Our mission outreach presentation at OEFC highlighted our commitment to community development and support for local needs in the Dominican Republic. Attendees learned about our initiatives aimed at sharing the gospel, supporting education, and access to healthcare in the area. Following the informative session, we hosted a lunch fundraiser that brought together church and community members who share a passion for making a difference. The event not only fostered connections and encouraged collaboration but also raised crucial funds to support our ongoing projects in the Dominican Republic. Together, we aim to create lasting positive impacts for those we serve.
Annual General Meeting March 13th, 2025
We will soon be holding our Annual general Meeting to discuss the year in review. We will make plans for the coming year, and discuss exciting new opportunities to get involved! Look for news of a team in 2025/2026.
August 2024 Hand in Hands Expands into the Samana Province
We are thrilled to be able to reach the corners of the beautiful island of the Dominican Republic! This past August we expanded to include Las Galeras with the help of Magdalena , a dear friend (and sister of our main partners Fausto & Maricela). She and her family live in Las Galeras. She has patiently waited and prayed over her community for nearly three years , offering what little support she could to make a difference in their lives. She is a woman of faith, and shows love-in-action to the vulnerable in her community. We are so pleased to be able to support the families alongside her. The ministry is grateful to God to be trusted with an even greater responsibility. ><>
Highway Clean up May 2024
Each Year we get a team together for the Alberta Highway clean up. It’s a great way to get involved locally and to raise funds for our community projects in the Dominican.
Team Junio 2024
We were thrilled to do an outreach in 2024. We were a small but mighty team! Thanks to our hardworking partners and a couple new local recruits, we were able to do outreach in the areas of; Puerto Plata -2 locations, Luperón, Monte Llano, and La Ciénaga with food hampers, hygiene kits, new born baby kits, craft and play time with kids and church youth groups.
We have met a new partner to add to our outreach . Kathy Santos , she will be connecting us with the communities of Luperon, Monte Llano, and the Seniors Home (Hogar Ancienos de Paz y Esperanza) . Another exciting development is Magda, the sister of our main partner Fausto, has been in close contact with us over the past two and a half years since we met her. We are happy to say we have now secured enough support to also support her helping to feed the marginalized families in the surrounding communities of Las Galeras in the eastern Samana Province.
Valentinos Night
Last month , the Hand in Hands foundation had the opportunity to support the Okotoks Evangelical Free Church Youth at their popular Valentinos night. A large group attended on behalf on Hand in Hands to support the youth fundraiser which collects donations for tasty homemade desserts. They set up the sanctuary and the youth act as the servers. :)
Hot Dog Funder at OEFC a weiner!!
A recent Hand in Hands fundraiser November 13th will provide our sponsored families regular food hampers for nearly year! We are thrilled and feeling blessed at the support of our church and community. Thanks to OEFC and all our volunteers that came to shop, prep, cook, and serve the crowd. All left over treats, chips and dogs were donated back to the youth programs at the church and some church families that graciously accepted :)
It's that time again! Christmas Shoebox assembly at the Elliott's :)
Hand in Hands is having its annual Samaritians Purse Shoe Box packing night. Last year we were able to pack 35 boxes in total!! If you are free to help Monday, November 13th , 6:30pm to come and pack boxes for an hour or two and enjoy some good company contact Kari @ presidentHIH@gmail.com or Darryl @ director2HIH@gmail.com
LIKE COSTCO HOT DOGS FOR LUNCH ?
Come join us at our funder at Okotoks Evangelical Free Church (OEFC) for Lunch on November 12th. All profits going towards ongoing needs in the Dominican Republic. Items like food hampers, educational, and medical needs. Come to 28 Westland Road in Okotoks. We’ll start servicing lunch about 11:30, (Large Costco hot dog, chips, cookie, and a beverage).
Cost: by donation Suggested per person $5. Phone 403-938-8888.
Sirocco Annual Spring Event a Huge Success!!
We are so grateful to Sirocco for helping us host a sold-out event. We had a silent auction with over 50 items! The cooks were busy in the kitchen preparing the Famous Sirocco Burger Bar. We had a large dessert bar prepared by Sylie Gill , Wendy, and Kari. With the generous outpouring of support. donations, and (a returned 50/50 winning- thank you Pam & Scott), we were able to surpass our $4000 goal. With ongoing fundraisers and support, Hand in Hands can feed dozens of families every 6 weeks. The reports and photos from our Dominican partners are an example of how small grassroots organizations really can life up and support communities.