Inspired by a recent visit to Food For The Poor, Rachel Wheeler, 9, plans to build 25 homes in Haiti. Rachel joined members of Lighthouse Point’s Chamber of Commerce for a tour of Food For The Poor headquarters in Coconut Creek. Rachel listened carefully and asked a lot of questions during the presentation by Robin Mahfood, President and CEO of Food For The Poor.
Rachel, a third-grade student at Zion Lutheran Christian School in Deerfield Beach, wanted to do something to support Food For The Poor’s quest to help the unsheltered. So, she’s spearheading an initiative to build 25 homes. Her plan is to approach people and business owners, asking them to participate and donate $200 to Food For The Poor. A donation of $2,600 can provide a destitute family with a basic, safe and secure home.
The dire housing needs in Haiti were compounded by the grueling 2008 hurricane season. Housing has been a top priority for Food For The Poor since its inception, with more than 55,000 housing units given to the poor. By providing simple, sturdy homes to the poorest of the poor, the charity can change the lives of entire families by giving them the security of a safe, dry place to live.
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOUR GREAT HEART AND MAY YOUR INSPIRATION GROW IN THE HEARTS OF MANY TO COME IN THE PRECIOUS NAME OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST! YOUR SISTER IN CHRIST PAULINE WILSON, ORANGE COUNTY, CA
Marelys Lazo
Tue, Aug 11, 2009
Good job Rachel!!!
You are setting an example for everyone!
I have spread the news about your fundraising throughout my office, and I will keep talking about.
I would like to discuss ways to help you more, I have come up with something that might be of help.
My email address is: marelys@lazohomes.com
Hi Rachel,
This is Miss Sebastian. I just returned from a week in Haiti and saw first hand the needs of the people there. Reading about what you are doing to help made me cry! You are a special girl. I praise God for your compassion.
Susan Milligan
Mon, Jun 22, 2009
Hi Rachel,
I was just checking your progress and wanted to let you know how proud I am of you!!! Keep up the fantastic work! :-)
Love,
Mrs. Milligan
Lisa
Thu, Jun 18, 2009
You are doing a great thing Rachel!! God Bless You!!!
Donna Richert
Tue, Jun 02, 2009
As a retired third grade teacher, I can tell you that third graders CAN change the world. They are so full of optimism and are not afraid to try big things to make a difference in the world. You go, Rachel, and I'm right behind you!
Mike & Kathy Monfette
Tue, Jun 02, 2009
In these times of great problems one of the few ways we can tell God we love him is by sharing the gifts that he has given us with others. Thanks and God Bless
Chantale DUTHERRIER
Fri, May 29, 2009
God Bless you!!!!
Bob Kozlowski
Fri, May 29, 2009
My first thought when I read this was "GOD BLESS YOU!". May the love of Jesus Christ continue to pierce your heart so that his love can be showered upon others. Keep up the fantastic work in the name of Jesus! Amen!
Sunny
Fri, May 29, 2009
If more parents raised more children to be less "me me" and more for sharing by their own parental example, we would not have such an unbalance of resources. Bravo mom, Bravo Rachel!!!!!!!
Rachel M
Thu, May 28, 2009
You are so inspiring! Thank you for your courage! God bless you!
Carmelle Phillips
Thu, May 28, 2009
God bless your parents and the people around you for supporting you in this effort. More parents should instill such sense of altruism in their children at such an early age.
Donnal & Kim
Thu, May 28, 2009
God Bless you & your family. Rachel, continue to let God use you. I am so proud of you. You will reach your goal soon.
Joseph
Thu, May 28, 2009
What an inspiration, keep up the good work and my family will be praying for your goal to be exceeded
David Witkowski
Thu, May 28, 2009
Rachel, I pray that with God's help you will reach your goal. Keep up the good work you are doing. God Bless!!
The Brod Family
Thu, May 28, 2009
Congratulations on your wonderful work, Rachel. It's always great to see a young person with so much spirit and love in her heart!
Jeff
Thu, May 28, 2009
MIRACLES STILL HAPPEN. CONGRATULATIONS YOUNG
LADY. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. GOD BLESS YOUtax
Mark
Thu, May 28, 2009
Hello Rachel,
It is always nice to hear that others work hard to live out their faith by responding to the poor. Some look at the poor as a burden. Others, like you, see the opportunities to help the poor as a Blessing. Jesus gave us the poor so we can respond to Him through them. God Bless you and your family for what you do.
My wife and I have a goal to build a house every year and support one child living in poverty for each member of our home. You are a real inspiration to the rest of us!
Keep up the good work.
Your Friends in Christ.
Mark and Deidre
Nancy
Thu, May 28, 2009
Dearest Rachel,
Thank you so much for bringing this to our attention - thank you for your compassion and service. You are making a tremendous difference in the world!
With much love,
Nancy
Sr. Brigidssm
Thu, May 28, 2009
Rachel , you are fantastic.. You are making great changes in a needy country... God bless you you are in my prayers and those who you help
Josh
Thu, May 28, 2009
Please keep up the good work Rachel. Your efforts are definitely pleasing to the Lord and I'm sure you'll bless more people with His help than you ever dreamed possible. Many fond prayers for you, my Christian sister.
Michele Greene
Wed, May 27, 2009
Rachel, it has been just one month since your put your dream into motion. You have gone from the dream of building 13 homes - now a reality, to the dream and goal of building a village. Though the saying is: " it takes a village to raise a child", you are proving that a child can raise the consciousness of many to build a village.
I am so very proud of you and will be there in the sidelines cheering you on! Michele
Ohana (Mr. & Mrs. Burr, Austin, Cole, Garrison and Mikayla)
Sat, May 16, 2009
It is said that to accomplish great things you must dream as well as act. thank you Rachel for having a heart big enough to dream and also for taking action to fulfill your dream.
you are a ray of sunshine! a shining example of inspiration! you are truly making a difference in the lives of others and we are so proud of you!
keep up the good work!
Kitt Toomey
Fri, May 15, 2009
Rachel,
Keep up the good work! You're an inspiration to all!
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