Last Updated on September 24, 2020, 5:57 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Picking a pumpkin from a makeshift patch has never had such remarkable effects.
Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church would host a harvest sale from October 2nd to October 7th for benefiting four rural villages in Haiti.
The money which would be raised at the fall-themed event would help pay for infrastructure in small towns across the world, with direction from Haiti H20: Hope to Opportunity. It is a charity which is supported by the members of FCPC for more than a decade.
Bales of hay and mums also would be available. Sale hours would be from 3 to 7 pm weeknights, 11 am to 7 pm, Saturday and noon to 5 pm on Sunday. Small pumpkins would cost $10, medium pumpkins would cost $15, and large pumpkins would cost $20.
The church is located at 384 Fox Chapel Road.
The sale had brought in around $2,500 last year.
Rhonda Smith, Haiti H20 executive director, said that their practice was to consult with the local community on the assets and needs of their particular circumstances and try to support the work which the community wants to prioritize.
Past work has included the construction of schools, composting toilets and short-term medical clinics.
Founded in 2006, Haiti H2O volunteers have been working on short-term mission teams to build relationships and sustainable efforts.
Two part-time staff members remain in Haiti year-round.
Emily Moore, the group’s communications director, said this is the second year for the pumpkin sale, and last year proved to be popular – the gourds sold out in three days.
“This event celebrates fall while also empowering Haitians to transform their communities,” she said. “By purchasing pumpkins, you will be making an impact in the lives of rural Haitians.”
Contactless payment will be available, Moore said, as will the option of curbside and pick-up orders.
“You can point out the pumpkin you want, and they will bring it to your car,” she said.
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