Harvesters for Christ Foundation Inc. Harvesters for Christ Foundation Inc.
“Whatever you did for the one of the least of these brethren, you did it unto me.”
“Whatever did for the one of of brethren, you didituntome.”
Matthew 25:40
Matthew25:40
Uplifting Communities
Through Faith and Service
Uplifting Communities Through Faith and Service
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I.Introduction
How was the foundation established?
Established by a pastor who came to the Philippines to do mission work. The first location was in Tondo, Manila, seeing the needs of the people, especially those living near the railroad tracks.
Who are the Harvesters for Christ Foundation?
HCFI prominently recognized as the Harvesters for Christ Foundation, Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit organization within the Philippines, registered with the country's Security and Exchange commision.
What is the foundations purpose?
The Harvesters for Christ Foundation is a faith-lead organization not solely aiming to support the material needs of homes across the country, but alongside their overall well-being: physically, mentally, socially, economically, and spiritually. Primarily focusing on aiding the underprivileged youth alongside their families, providing opportunities as well as assistance with the goal of spiritual growth and development.
II.Discussion Background
The organization started in 1994 through its founding pastor, who came to the Philippines to do mission work. The first place he reached out to is Tondo, Manila, where many families were in poverty and living along the railroad tracks.
In 1995, the Harvester Christian Fellowship Church was founded to help people in the community. In 1997, they launched there first project called the little school program, starting with 12 children only. In that same year, it became officially registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC No. A1997-9067) as a non-profit organization. Over time, the church grew into the Harverster for Chrisian, Inc. Today, it continues to serve the communities by providing program that support physical, emotional, social, spiritual, economic needs.
Problem
The organization works started in Tondo, Manila, where many families lived in poverty along the railroad tracks. Most of the children in the community had no access to proper education, and families struggles to meet their basic needs. Poor living conditions, lack of health care, and limited opportunities made if more difficult. These problems inspired the organization to create programs that would help improve the physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and economic well being of the people.
Solution
To address these problems, the organization has many different projects to those in need. These solutions include education, feeding program, leadership and value information, jail ministry. They have provide food drives and disaster and relief programs.
III.FoundationPrograms
What are the foundations supported programs?
The organization operates various charity-based programs, predominantly focusing on the education, physical treatment, and development of communities across the country. The organizations offers academic service programs including fundamental child-development education, informal out-ofschool learning programs for youth and elderly, and providing scholarships as well as school supplies as form of assistance for children in need. Additionally, managing health and nutrition out-of-school such as feeding programs for children, medical and dental outreach, alongside health awareness seminars for families. In addition, the foundation includes a community development program through means of livelihood training, value-formation seminars, and parental guidance seminars aiding families build skills improving quality of life.
Post-Emong Disaster Assistance Project
he Desk of HFCF Disaster/Emergency Assistance Mission Last July, after Typhoon “Emong” struck the provinces of Pangasinan and Ilocos Sur with strong devastating winds of 120-130kph (75-85mph) and intense rain, we received urgent request from pastors/church leaders in the Western Pangasinan area desperately pleading for disaster assistance and relief supplies.
Harvesters for Christ Foundation Children Feeding Program
From the desk of the HFCF Children Feeding and Teaching Ministry Coordinator: “But when Jesus saw to, he was much displeased, and said not them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God..” Mark 10:14
HFCF Typhoon Kristine Disaster Assistance Project
In response to several urgent requests we received from our pastors/coordinators in Bicol, Quezon and Occ. Mindoro, HFCF initiated an early response assistance and has sent more than $ 2,500 to them so they can provide relief bags (rice, canned goods, soup, bread) to 125 families in these locations.