Help Haiti

Photo by @JeremyCowart

Lately, I’ve been helping with the launch of a Non-Profit called Bless Back Worldwide, here in Charlotte. Bless Back was established to empower the able through strategy and passion to give back in a capacity that raises the standard of living in areas affected by poverty, disease, or catastrophe. What started off as a team of Doctors travelling to Haiti within 2 weeks of the massive earthquake has now become a non-profit to help the world. Humbling enough, they’ve asked me to come on and direct their Social Media initiatives. I count it an honor to work with such an amazing organization in a capacity that i’m truly passionate about.

In December Bless Back is orchestrating two different trips to Haiti. One is strictly a medical trip and the other a trip to be among the Haitian people and provide them with love, supplies, and help in their communities. Currently Donna and I are slated to travel with them on the first trip which leaves December 27th and returns January 3rd. While there, I will be blogging about the trip, writing about what the medical team is doing in the community, the response of the people and the help provided. I will also be responsible for capturing the trip through the use of photography and video.

As Donna and I prepare for this trip we are in need of the support of our friends and family to make it possible help the people of Haiti. Below you will see a letter of support we at Bless Back have drafted. Please take a minute to read it over and consider helping us get to Haiti to be a part of an effort that will truly make a difference.

On Jan 12, 2010 a catastrophic earthquake rocked Haiti. Four weeks later a team of 22 Charlotte, NC area medical personnel traveled to Cambry, Haiti to share God’s love and compassion with the people suffering there. Not only did their efforts affect the lives of those they ministered to, but each of them was dramatically impacted as well.

From that trip a vision was born: to “unite people with their unique God-given passions, gifts, and resources and send them into the world to change it. We bless others, assisting them with their physical and spiritual needs, because we have been blessed. We are the Church outside the church.” And today that vision is a reality in Bless Back Worldwide.

I have been given an incredible opportunity to partner with Bless Back Worldwide and El Shaddai Ministries International on a return trip to Haiti. Between Dec 27, 2010 and Jan 3, 2011, I will be a part of a team of 80 people traveling to Cambry, Haiti to bless others with the blessings I have been given. I will have the opportunity to minister to the people of Haiti through my gifts. We plan to provide medical care to those in need, education, sports camps, construction projects, music ministry, and more.
More than anything, I would value your prayers for our team and those whose lives will be touched by God through us. I believe God answers prayers, and I’m asking you to pray for safety, good health, smooth travel and financial support. Just knowing you will be praying will give me peace as I go into an unfamiliar place.

If you are led also to join me by financially supporting this mission, I would be grateful. Our group needs to raise approximately $150,000 to cover costs for this trip, and additional funds are needed to support the future efforts of Bless Back Worldwide. I want to extend an invitation to you to participate in this effort by making a tax-free contribution of $25, $50, $100 or more. I’ve enclosed a self-addressed stamped envelope for your convenience, and you can also make a monthly or yearly pledge if this idea sets your heart on fire like it has mine. The deadline for mission donations is November 15, 2010.
YOU are the vision of Bless Back Worldwide being lived out. By supporting our team, YOU are using your passions, gifts, and resources to change the world – one person at a time. I can’t thank you enough for being a part of this movement to bless others because God has blessed us. Take care, and I hope to hear from you soon.

With gratitude,

Jason & Donna Yarborough

Bless back Worldwide, Inc. has applied for 501(c)(3) tax exempt status and the application is pending. Once the company receives a favorable determination letter from the IRS, you will be notified and your contribution will be tax deductible. In the event this mission trip is cancelled due to natural disaster, political unrest, or other reason that may endanger the safety of team members, funds received by Bless Back Worldwide will be used to support the vision of Bless Back Worldwide, Inc. including support for future mission trips.

It would mean the world to us if you could provide any level of support. We are currently trying to raise $1800 by November 1st and another $1800 by November 15th. The costs will cover travel and supplies. If you have the ability to help us could you please let me know by email, including how much and by which deadline you could help us? (Email: jyarby@gmail.com) Following your email I will reply back with how to get the money to us. Also, feel free to send an email if you have questions regarding the organization or the trip, I will be more than happy to expand on what we are doing.

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to read this and to those who are willing to support us in going to help a hurting nation.

Jason

Advertisement