December 23, 2023
As Christmas day will soon be here, we want to express our sincere gratitude for your unwavering support in equipping and empowering our friends in southern Haiti to move ever closer to the freedom that comes from self-reliance. Incredibly, your generosity has impacted countless children, their parents and the communities we serve, providing them with essential resources and opportunities that enable them to have hope for a bright and fully independent future.
Many of the Haitian families we serve live in extreme poverty, but this does not diminish their love for their children nor their desire to provide for them. In the face of these challenges, many of these parents believe the most loving choice they can make is to entrust their children to an orphanage, believing it is the best option to provide for their child's future. It is not for us to judge or devalue these parents based on their decisions - the magnitude of which we can only imagine they were forced to make. Instead, let us follow Jesus’ command to love them as we love ourselves (Mark 12:30-31). Even Jesus, our Lord and Savior, was born into humble circumstances. Yet, He was surrounded by the love and protection of His family and community. Let us draw inspiration from His birth and strive to show compassion to those who are struggling and worthy of our love. Will you join us in restoring those families that are broken?
We firmly believe that children do best when they grow up with their families, in their own homes and in a nurturing environment where they thrive and be themselves. With simple, basic supports and guidance, families can overcome their challenges and provide the education, housing, nutrition and care their children need. Your donations to Overture International are putting Families First by keeping families together. By providing vital resources and programs that empower these families to become self-reliant, YOU are building Haiti Stronger.
As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, we urge you to see the Haitian families we serve as Jesus sees them - worthy, precious and valuable creations from our Lord. This Christmas, we humbly ask for your continued support in putting Haitian Families First, because few things in life could be more important than empowering families to regain control of their lives.
The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7
May this Christmas season bring you and your loved ones joy and happiness. Thank you for standing with us in support of Haitian families.
With Heartfelt Gratitude,
The Overture Team
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