Helping Hands for Haiti
When someone has been given much, much will be required in return. LUKE 12:48
Welcome to HelpingHandsforHaiti.com. Dave Hansen first set foot in Haiti in 1989 on a church mission trip. What he discovered was a beautiful island, filled with people in poverty and despair. That’s when the Lord gave him a job: Relieve the suffering.
So Dave and his wife Jerilyn went to work building the non-profit organization that is today, Helping Hands for Haiti. By working side-by-side with the Haitians, its mission is realized: Sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ, loving His children, and tangibly building strong communities.
“Any progress we’ve made in Haiti is thanks to the Power of Prayer, and those of you who have donated funds or traveled to Haiti on a mission trip. We are deeply indebted to you for your generosity of time, talents, faith and finances, and hope. ”
THANK YOU ‘FRITZYPOO’
It is with a saddened heart that we report the passing of Fritzner “Fritz” Pierre, the longtime Haitian Coordinator for Helping Hands for Haiti. Fritz overcame all odds of poverty and lack of education to become our coordinator. Through his leadership, many churches, schools and homes were constructed in the mountainous region of the Artibonite.
Jerilyn and I worked with Fritz for 35 years and we're grateful for what he helped God accomplish. He provided hospitality to the many mission teams that came to Haiti and will be fondly remembered by those who came to serve.
A “Fritzner Scholarship Fund” has been set up to help needy children go to school. To contribute visit our GIVING page.
Click here for Full Obituary. Memorial services for Fritz in Sioux Falls and Yankton will be announced at a later date.
