Published by admin February 17th, 2011
in FB, Mainpage and Featured.
Christmas is always a special time of year, and for many of Absolute’s friends, Christmas 2010 will be a year to remember - because of people like you. Your generosity and thoughtfulness helped to make our 2010 Christmas Hamper Delivery a huge success. Each home that received their hamper was one that was filled with thankfulness and each gift was put to great use.
In Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Haiti, we were able to bring gifts made possible by you - and together, we were able to remind each family, home, and children’s home that they are remembered. Through your generosity, they were reminded that we believe in their future. Thank you.
Click here to see the delivered hamper pics
Published by admin November 22nd, 2010
in Mainpage and Featured.
Tired of Christmas consumerism and the same old kind of gifts? Here is a unique gift idea: Help a family in need with a hamper full of food and supplies! You can choose one of the families that we have worked with this past year to help, and “gift it” towards a friend or family. Click here to choose a family and to give:
Published by admin July 25th, 2010
in FB, Participant Blogs, Mexico and Other Sites.
Hola all!
Well its been a fun, yet hectic couple of days.
Lets begin with Friday. Some of us started off the day with a nice invigorating hike and cave exploration. The other’s had the privilege of pouring a cement pad for Martine (the lucky recipient of last year’s house) so that he could add on to […]
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Published by admin July 17th, 2010
in FB, Participant Blogs, Mexico and Other Sites.
Hola from Mexico!
We have arrived in Vincente Guerrero safely, and this is day three of the house build! Everything is going smoothly and we now have the house up and standing! I believe there are some pictures up on the site but I’m not certain. Feel free to take a look if you’re curious! It’s […]
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Get ready for 2011! Our Hero Holiday dates are confirmed and ready to go for 2011 - all that is missing is you! Check out the calendar and get ready to join us for another awesome year of bringing hope and being changed.
2011 Dates are as follows:
- Mexico Christmas / New Years: Dec 26th 2010 - Jan 3rd 2011
- Dominican Republic Christmas / New Years: Dec 26th 2010 - Jan 3rd 2011
- Haiti - May 1st - 10th, 2011
- Dominican Republic Summer Internship: July 1st - 26th, 2011
- Dominican Republic: July 2nd - 12th & July 16th - 26th, 2011
- Dominican Republic Medical: August 21st - 30th, 2011
- Mexico Summer Internship: July 31st - August 27th, 2011
- Mexico: August 1st - 10th & 15th - 28th, 2011
- Thailand: Aug 1st - 14th, 2011
Remember, all dates are subject to airline availability. Applications for 2011 trips will be available at www.heroholiday.com by September! You belong here!
Published by admin May 3rd, 2010
in Front Page.
Update from Hero Holiday Haiti
The awareness tour was an amazing eye opener, and hardly describable! The amount of destruction and need will definitely leave the group with a changed perspective. Everyone was excited to start on the projects today. First on the list was painting in the girls orphanage, and starting to build the kitchen in the boys orphanage. An excellent way for them to spend new found motivation after the awareness tour.
**note** It looks like staff will be able to get online tonight, so you might see some pictures on our facebook page.
Published by admin May 1st, 2010
in FB and Front Page.
The first Hero Holiday in Haiti is underway! Everyone arrived and was excited to visit the girls and boys homes, where a few had their hair braided. Tonight they will be back at the hotel for supper and orientation, and tomorrow the group will be on an awareness tour of Port-au-Prince.
As much as you are all looking forward to seeing pictures, the internet is not working where they are staying. Unless the group is able to find stable internet, they will be limited in terms of facebook updates and pictures. But rest assured, we will post daily updates such as this one that we receive via phone if they are unable to find internet access, as we know you where looking forward to following their experiences!
Absolute staff
Published by admin March 1st, 2010
in Other Sites, Mainpage and Featured.
Your kindness made a difference! Our Haitian friends needed to know that they are not forgotten, and thanks to the kindness and sacrifice of so many of you, we were not only able to help them out right now, but we are able to help them begin to rebuild for a stronger future. Thank you for responding to those who need it most. We are honored to be able to deliver aid and compassion that was made possible by the friends of Absolute.
Timeline:
- January 15 - We arrived in Port-au-Prince to assist the orphanages which we support. We spent five days helping and assessing the best ways we could be a support to both them and the families which they are now helping to survive.
January 21 - We reached out to our Absolute network to assist in helping those we are connected with in Port-au-Prince and you responded with compassion and love.- February 3 - We left for Port-au-prince with the first $10,000 raised for Haiti through Absolute. In The Dominican Republic we filled a commercial truck with approx. $8,000 worth of aid.
- February 5th - We were delivering the aid to the orphanages and tent cities.
Aid supplies (approximately)
- 200 cases of water
- 400 packs of rice
- 400 bottles of oil
- 400 bags of ban
- 600 bars of soap
- 1000 pack of soup mix
- 900 roles of toilet paper
- 1000 packs of cookies and crackers
- 6 cases of milk
- 600 packs of pasta
- 400 small bags of detergent
- 300 cans of sardines
- 900 bags if corn mix
- 5 Large tarps
- 2 tents
- 6 Large boxes of medical supplies. (donated by servant heart min.)
- 4 boxes of clothes (donated by Servant’s Heart Ministries)
- 500 candles
- 2200 Honda generator
Other Giving and Expenses
- $1600 went to support the orphanage (orphanage staff, orphanage vehicle maintenance, baby supplies and orphanage bills)
- $400 went to pay translators, travel expenses, border fees, and other misc. items needed for this project
The Aid was divided into 4 different places: two different tent towns, the orphanage and a displacement camp.
Most of the tent towns we delivered aid to hadn’t seen any aid yet. Absolute is now preparing for our Hero Holiday in Haiti for May. We will also be working with participants on the boys orphanage, installing doors, building a kitchen and replacing a roof on the children’s school.
Published by admin February 8th, 2010
in FB.
A fundraising event called Haircuts for Haiti is being put on to support Absolute’s work in Haiti by an amazing group of volunteers and stylists. If you live in the Hamilton area, please support this great cause! Click the poster for more details:
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 21st, 2010 from 12-5PM
@ Ancaster Community Center
(385 Jerseyville Rd W, Ancaster)
Professional […]
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Published by admin January 29th, 2010
in FB, Student Zone and Featured.
Hope for Haiti. Hope for another school. Hope for your school. All at the same time
Your school can start a chain-reaction of hope for Haitians! By giving 1 hour of your school’s time for a motivational benefit assembly you will be making a life-changing difference in 3 places: in Haiti, in your school, and in another school of your choice!
Here is how it works:
- To start the chain, Absolute will contribute our Think Day assembly free of charge to your school.
- What you might normally pay for such a presentation is instead used in a 100% charitable cause:
- 50% or more (depending on size of donation) to help the Haitian people in an incredibly direct and tangible way (read about it here). If you have another charity that you would prefer to give money for Haiti to, we will still work with you!
- 50% to “pay it forward”, relaying the impactful presentation to the next school (that you choose), thereby continuing the chain reaction.
- You might also consider using this event in combination with, or to spearhead or wind up a school fundraising campaign! More fundraising will create a higher percentage of money for Haiti (as our touring costs will remain fixed).
- Check our website to see how far your chain goes, and how much it raises!
Why you should participate:
- Absolute’s Think Day is Canada’s leading motivational presentation and is unrivaled in relevancy and effectiveness. It features a live band, inspirational media, and motivational speakers in a concert level production. In addition to all the good that is being generated for Haiti, there will be a powerful message of hope and purpose for your students, and for the school that you pay it forward to.
- Grass-roots efficiency. Money for Haiti goes directly to very tangible needs and effective projects - not to the potential bureaucracy of a large NGO. We will provide your school with direct reports and updates on how the money is being used for good, and will answer any question you have on it!
- A simple and practical way for your school to feel that they are making a strategic response to one of the worst tragedies of our time.
- Snowball Effect. Relaying this campaign to the next school, your school can track how much good is happening down the line!
- Exponential Philanthropy! This is creating good for Haiti by doing something good for schools in your community. You can feel great about investing your school’s money or fundraising efforts to make a difference in 3 ways at once!
Why is Absolute doing this?
Absolute has been working alongside Haitians for over 5 years in our humanitarian work. Our hearts go out to many Haitian friends that have experienced unspeakable loss. We have seen the devastation ourselves, having volunteers on the ground within 2 days of the earthquake. It is worse than the media can even convey. This is our humble attempt to do what we can, with the resources we have (ie. a great motivational presentation), to help the people we love, in way that is actually going to get to them. We challenge you to join with us to start a Chain Reaction of Hope!
How to participate:
Email us at bookings@absolute.org or call our office at 1-866-432-4464 and talk to Mandy, our Bookings Coordinator, and we will help you get started.
Christmas is always a special time of year, and for many of Absolute’s friends, Christmas 2010 will be a year to remember - because of people like you. Your generosity and thoughtfulness helped to make our 2010 Christmas Hamper Delivery a huge success. Each home that received their hamper was one that was filled with thankfulness and each gift was put to great use.
