Who Am I Helping?

---- To all our Happy Donors, ¡Gracias! There are honestly no words that can properly express how incredibly grateful we are for your support. I know, I know... I just used a lot of adjectives. But they were all necessary to communicate how happy and appreciative our whole team is. FYI. You can go through the slideshow above to see details about what we have accomplished. This year alone we saw our non-profit grow in every single area! Sales in our store (TheHappyGivers.com) continue to grow. We hosted more volunteers than ever in Puerto Rico. We brought clean water to...

My friend Roberto was killed in Honduras recently. And I am heartbroken. Back in 2010 he hosted us, fed us, and welcomed us into his home. But the violence in his village prevailed. He was a good man. A family man.  A superb coffee farmer. And now, he is no more.  Dangerous scenarios like these are very real in Central America. And no matter where you stand politically on the immigration issue, one thing is for sure: something needs to change. For us who follow Jesus (and His ways) our calling and privilege is to serve those who are oppressed...

  As soon as we’re able to welcome teams again, we will begin building shipping container homes here in Puerto Rico. For the elderly and single moms in need.They will be Hurricane/Earthquake proof. Solar powered. Rain catching. With fruit & vegetable gardens. And fully furnished.Come down and help us build 🇵🇷 Email: info@thehappygivers.com for more details. --- Here in Puerto Rico, we keep hearing stories of loss, of business that have not recovered, of families still separated, and homes that are extremely vulnerable.It's the Blue Roof Phenomenon. Hundreds of houses are still using blue tarps as their ceiling, in danger of...

“When Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” – Matthew 9:36   I just returned from my sixth trip to Puerto Rico since Hurricane Maria… and I’m going back. We have to! The people of Puerto Rico need more help. This is not a political statement or a dramatic appeal… this is a reality check.‬ Now, I’m looking for brave individuals, churches and/or organizations that want to help the people of Puerto Rico. Our family is moving there soon. We want to be present for the work ahead....