"Between the Hope of Heaven and a Hurting World"
At SAFMC, we are a Biblical community of faith, in which people from all walks of life experience the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ, find acceptance and friendship and discover practical answers to life's problems as together we strive to live holy lives.
As God's covernant community, we are called to:
- Worship God together
- Grow in Christlikeness and Wholeness together
- Connect to each other in caring community
- Serve both our community and the world together
Our passion is to further God's kingdom locally and internationally and provide basic life essentials to those in need.
Matthew 25:40 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
Find out more by visiting us at Spring Arbor Free Methodist Church.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Tents?
Over 650,000 Haitians are still homeless several months after the earthquake. Port-au-Prince experiences the most rain during the months of April and May. By shipping tents, we are able to provide shelter to many more people quicker and ship many at a time.
How do the tents get to Haiti?
They are laded in international shipping containers at Give A Tent's warehouse facility in Spring Arbor, MI and shipped using an international shipping broker directly to Port-au-Prince.
How do the tents get distributed in Haiti?
The tents are distributed by ICCM partners on the ground in Haiti to our extended Free Methodist church family.
What type of tents do they need?
A preferred tent will have these features:
- Larger family tents are preferred; 4-, 6-, or 8-man tents are acceptable
- A 72" ceiling or higher
- Waterproof floor that wraps up the sides (this is called a bathtub design)
- Carrying bag, rainfly, all necessary poles, ropes, and stakes
- More than one room
- Multiple windows for cross-ventilation
Of course any tent is better than no tent, so please donate what you can.
Where does my donation go?
100% of your donation (less any PayPal fees) goes towards the purchase of the tent.
I have heard about 'rainy season' in Haiti. What is the weather like during this season?
Usual rainfall is 8-12" in April and May. Average temperature is in the 80s with humidity in the 60% range.
Have other questions? Please feel free to contact us for more information.