Get Involved
There are two ways you can be a part of Kanakuk Haiti: provide financial support and Christmas gifts.
Financial Support
If you would like to give to Kanakuk Haiti, then please visit the Kanakuk Ministries donation page here; make sure to select Kanakuk Haiti Fund.
Christmas Cheer
Besides financial support, we also pack Christmas gifts for the school kids. You can commit to packing bags for the kids in Haiti. Sign up below and we will send you the packing supplies which include a shipping box, a shipping label, and Ziploc bags for the gift items. Gather the gift items and pack them in the provided Ziploc bags. Mail the shipping carton using the prepaid shipping label.
What is a Haiti Christmas bag?
A Christmas bag is a gallon sized zip-lock bag filled with necessities and treats for Haitian children. Each bag is carefully packed with items from our packing checklist. The items meet basic hygienic needs and provide the children with something they can call their own. Each child gets one bag.
How Many Bags?
Step 1 Sign Up!
If under the age of 18, please enter Parent email, Parent first name, and Parent last name.
Online registration for making Haiti Christmas bags this year has closed, but you can still donate money for the "Beans and Rice" lunches we feed the children daily. Online registration for 2011 Haiti Christmas bags will begin March 1, 2011.
Step 2 Packing Checklist
Each bag needs $5 for shipping.
If you have any questions about bags or the Kanakuk Haiti project, check our faq. If you can't find the answer to your question, please email us at haiti@kanakuk.com.
Each gallon sized, zip-lock bag (zipped tightly) must contain the following:
- 2 bars of soap, size 4.5 to 5.5 oz, unpacked and sealed seperatetly in a small zip-lock bag and placed in the gallon sized bag)
- 2 packages of sugarless gum
- 2 packages of Lifesavers (or similar)
- 2 Tootsie Roll pops
- 1 toothbrush
- 1 tube 4 oz toothpaste
- 1 washcloth
- 1 spoon (not plastic, they often have to eat the rice and beans without eating utensils)
- Optional - Stickers (The kids love them!)
Total Weight of each bag should be less than 2 pounds.
To ensure delivery to Haiti in time for Christmas you need to ship the boxes no later than October 15.
Step 3 Get Instructions
With receipt of commitment to pack bags you will receive zip-lock bags, a shipping carton, a pre-paid UPS shipping label and instructions in the mail starting in September.
Step 4 Ship Boxes
To ensure delivery to Haiti in time for Christmas you need to ship the boxes no later than October 15.
Step 5 Pay for Shipping
Mail check to Kanakuk Haiti c/o Kanakuk Ministries 1353 Lake Shore Dr. Branson, MO 65616 OR give online here and be sure to select Kanakuk Haiti Fund and then subcategory Haiti Christmas Bags in the “Categories and Funds” drop down list..
Additional Information
Your gift is very much appreciated and fully deductible as a charitable contribution. A copy of our latest financial report may be obtained by writing to Kanakuk Ministries, 1353 Lake Shore Dr., Branson, MO 65616 or calling 1-417-266-3389. If you are a resident of one of these states, you may obtain financial information directly from the state agency: FLORIDA – A Copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free, 1-800-435-7352 (800-HELP-FLA) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. Florida Registration Kanakuk Ministries. GEORGIA - A full and fair description of the programs of Kanakuk Ministries and our financial statement summary is available upon request at the office and phone number indicated above. MISSISSIPPI – The organization’s official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement. NORTH CAROLINA – Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the state solicitation licensing branch at 1-888-830-4989. The license is not an endorsement by the state. PENNSYLVANIA – The official registration and financial information of Kanakuk Ministries may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. VIRGINIA – Virginia State Office of Consumer Affairs, Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services, PO Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218. WASHINGTON – Charities Division, Office of the Secretary of State, State of Washington, Olympia, WA 98504-0422, 1-800-332-4483. WEST VIRGINIA – Residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Registration with any of these state agencies does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by any state.