Joe White, President of Kanakuk Kamps, established Kanakuk Haiti, in partnership with Cross International, to provide the children of Haiti with education, daily nutrition, and a personal knowledge of Jesus Christ. Over 4,200 students, 133 teachers, 13 school directors, plus 52 cooks and school guards are impacted by Kanakuk Haiti in 13 schools and an orphanage.
Get Involved
There are two ways you can be a part of Kanakuk Haiti!.
Christmas Bags
Help us spread the love of Christ by committing to help us in our goal of packing 4,200 Christmas bags for the children of Haiti! We’ll provide the required packing supplies and a shopping list, all you need to do is gather the gift items for each bag, fill the provided bags, and mail them back to Kanakuk using the provided shipping label.
Financial Support
Your financial support of Kanakuk Haiti enables us to serve the “poorest of the poor” as we “reach the world for Christ”. If you would like to give to Kanakuk Haiti, please click here and select Kanakuk Haiti Fund with your gift.
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.
If under the age of 18, please enter Parent email, Parent first name, and Parent last name.
Kampers, be sure to get your parents' final approval before making your commitment!
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 3.75 oz, sealed separately in a small zip-lock bag
- 2 packages of sugarless gum
- 6 Smarties Candy Rolls
- 1 toothbrush
- 1 tube 4-6 oz toothpaste
- 1 washcloth
- 1 metal spoon
- Optional - Stickers (The kids love them!)
To ensure delivery to Haiti in time for Christmas you need to ship the boxes no later than November 1.
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 mid-September.
Ship Boxes
To ensure delivery to Haiti in time for Christmas you need to ship the boxes no later than November 1.
Pay for Shipping
Kanakuk will take care of the shipping cost, but please feel free to donate to help cover the cost of shipping if you feel led to do so. 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 add “Haiti Christmas Bags” in the comment field.
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.