FROM SEEDS TO LASTING CHANGE
OUR TIMELINE
Each seed tells a story of hope and resilience. A child uplifted, a family restored, a community empowered. This timeline traces those moments across the years, revealing how love in action grows into lasting change.

The Beginning – “Spread the Joy
First holiday food and toy drive for orphanages and underserved communities in Delmas, Haiti
Impact: 600 children celebrated with food, toys, and joy

Early Roots in Orphanage Support
Spread the Joy Holiday Celebration for Divine Mercy Orphanage, reaching 60 children
First orphanage support initiative with food, clothing, and supply distributions at Divine Mercy
Launched Healing HeArts art and recreation days, along with the first Spring Eggstravaganza
Impact: More than 200 children uplifted through nourishment, creativity, and celebration

Incorporation & Emergency Relief
Spread the Joy Holiday Celebration for Divine Mercy Orphanage, reaching 60 children
First orphanage support initiative providing food, clothing, and essential supplies at Divine Mercy
Launched Healing HeArts art and recreation days, along with the first Spring Eggstravaganza
Impact: More than 200 children uplifted through nourishment, creativity, and celebration

Education & Relief Expansion
First mission trip providing relief to orphanages, schools, and underserved communities, reaching 1,600 people
Spread the Joy holiday event expanded to a dozen orphanages
Impact: More than 4,000 children and families supported

Earthquake Response & 501(c)(3) Status
SAS granted 501(c)(3) nonprofit status in the USA.
Conducted assessments of over 250 orphanages in Haiti.
Massive earthquake response: tents, food, medical supplies, water filters, and meals delivered to hospitals, orphanages, and camps.
Coordinated and distributed foreign aid with the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army.
Impact: Over 400,000 people received emergency relief and 1 million meals were distributed.

Building the Four Pillars of SAS
Established long-term programs in education, shelter, health, and arts & recreation
Delivered mattresses, school supplies, food support, and health care evaluations
Launched the Water Angels Project, bringing clean water to 80,000 people
Built the first playground in Faucher
Hosted Santa’s Wonderland holiday event with Kim Kardashian, Ben Stiller, Donna Karan, and others, reaching 1,000 children
Impact: More than 90,000 lives touched across multiple pillars

Healing HeArts & Global Awareness
Emergency response to Hurricanes Sandy and Isaac, assisting 7,000 people
Created the first Healing HeArts community mosaic mural at Timkatec with Gary Nader, engaging 600 children
Launched the Raise for Love global fundraising campaign
Partnered with IBESR to relocate abused children from unsafe facilities
Expanded Healing HeArts in collaboration with Urban Zen and Donna Karan
Annual Spread the Joy and Spring Eggstravaganza celebrations reached 1,500 children
Impact: More than 10,000 children and families supported

Arts, Environment & Clean Water
Hosted Circus of Dreams and Summer Escape events, reaching 870 children
Launched Earth Day Summit and tree-planting initiative in Cité Soleil, engaging 850 people
Created Healing HeArts murals in Clercine and Pétion-Ville
Built a second Water Angels Project powered by solar energy
Donated neonatal incubators serving four major hospitals, benefiting 80,000 people
Annual Spread the Joy events reached 2,000 children
Impact: More than 83,000 children and families reached

Play, Wellness & Regional Reach
Built Project Playworld Eco Playground in Cité Soleil, benefiting 1,000 children
Responded to the Chikungunya outbreak with medical supplies, assisting 2,000 people
Introduced Mind Body Wellness yoga and meditation programs in orphanages, hospitals, and communities with Urban Zen, reaching 2,000 people
Expanded to Jamaica with the Gift of Sight initiative, providing free eye exams and glasses to 2,000 people
Annual Spread the Joy celebration reached 500 children
Impact: More than 7,500 children and families supported in Haiti and Jamaica

Girls’ Health, Creativity & Care
Launched the Health & Hygiene Girls Initiative with Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation, reaching 2,000 children
Completed a recreational room makeover and mosaic mural at Timkatec Orphanage, benefiting 600 children
Expanded Mind Body Wellness programs in orphanages, communities, and hospitals, supporting 2,000 children
Partnered with Mikaben for food and supply distributions to orphanages
Organized shoe drives and education sponsorships with Haiti Rising at MDA Orphanage, assisting 235 children
Introduced the New Year’s Soup Drive for hospitals and orphanages, serving 1,000 children
Annual Spread the Joy celebration reached 300 children
Impact: More than 6,000 children and families reached

Growth & Hurricane Matthew Response
Supported orphanages for children with special needs in Île-à-Vache, serving 80 children
Expanded Mind Body Wellness programs, reaching 2,000 people
Hired Sow A Seed’s first administrative staff
Responded to Hurricane Matthew with large-scale emergency relief, assisting 412,000 people
Continued education sponsorships at MDA Orphanage, supporting 60 children
Annual Spread the Joy celebration reached 1,000 children
Impact: More than 415,000 people supported through wellness, education, and relief

Education for Development & Community Empowerment
Partnered with Haiti’s First Lady to launch Education for Development, distributing more than 5,000 back-to-school kits nationwide
Partnered with artist Kanis to support orphanages, reaching 65 children
Expanded agricultural initiatives by distributing tools and seeds across southern Haiti, benefiting 50,000 people
Organized mobile health clinics in Anse du Clerc and Port-au-Prince, serving 1,500 people
Delivered food, hygiene kits, toys, and bicycles to 500 families in Anse du Clerc, reaching 3,000 people
Rebuilt homes and distributed construction materials in the Bonga mountains, assisting 600 people
Annual Spread the Joy celebration reached 1,500 children
Impact: More than 65,000 people supported through education, wellness, agriculture, and relief

Back-to-School & Wellness
Partnered with influencers and Miss Florida/Miss Dominican Republic to distribute education kits, reaching 5,100 children
Sponsored education programs at MDA Orphanage, supporting 60 children
Expanded Mind Body Wellness programs in orphanages, hospitals, and communities, reaching 2,000 people
Annual Spread the Joy celebration reached 2,000 children
Impact: More than 9,000 children and families empowered

Education Amid Crisis
Sponsored education at MDA Orphanage, supporting 60 children annually
Distributed educational coloring books with Miss Universe runner-up Raquel Pelissier and storybooks with Susan Marie Chapman in Haiti and Miami
Annual Spread the Joy celebration reached 86 children
Political unrest in 2019 and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 temporarily paused operations
Impact: More than 300 children supported despite national crises

Earthquake Relief & Education Revival
Earthquake response provided aid to 45 orphanages, 38 communities, and 3 hospitals, reaching 76,502 people
Distributed 100,000 masks during the COVID-19 pandemic
Provided back-to-school kits, lunch kits, and recreation kits for children affected by the earthquake, supporting 6,500 children
Sponsored education at MDA Orphanage, assisting 60 children
Annual Spread the Joy celebration reached 900 children
Impact: More than 181,000 lives supported through relief, education, tuition and health

Community Resilience & Wellness
Emergency distributions to 24 orphanages, reaching 816 children
Earth Day tree planting with 100 children
Expanded education sponsorships and distributed back-to-school kits to 2,460 children
Launched a dental program serving 156 children
Haiti: Led cholera prevention initiatives at St. Luke Hospital (120 patients) and the male prison cholera unit (80 patients), with 25 volunteers from the U.S. and Haiti
Miami: Hosted a Thanksgiving drive with Sant La for Little Haiti families, supporting 260 families (1,040 people)
Annual Spread the Joy celebration reached 900 children
Impact: More than 5,675 people supported across Haiti and Florida

Displacement & Community Care
Supported the Furcy mountain community with back-to-school programs, agronomy education, and vocational training, benefiting 400 children annually
Provided emergency food and clothing relief for families displaced by gang violence in Belo and Kenscoff, assisting around 1,000 people
Collaborated with KOF to strengthen programs in the Furcy mountain community, supporting 400 children annually through education and vocational training
Impact: More than 1,800 children and families sustained through education and relief

Expansion & Peacebuilding
Relaunch of Sow A Seed with a renewed vision focused on holistic empowerment, creative healing, and sustainable community development
Corail Canaan Youth Empowerment Program served 130 children and adults through sports, arts, trauma counseling, and peace education
Bois Moquette Peace Education Program reached 140 students, teachers, and parents with trauma-informed support, peace practices, and creative expression
Impact: More than 270 children, families, and educators engaged in peace and healing
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