Make a Difference Day 2026
This Saturday, October 24, is Make a Difference Day, and we couldn't think of a better excuse to say thank you.
Every year since 1992, the fourth Saturday of October has been set aside as a day to do good. It started as a partnership between USA Weekend Magazine and Points of Light, a nonprofit that champions volunteering and civic engagement.
Today it's carried on mostly by ordinary people in their own neighborhoods: serving a meal, helping a neighbor, giving to a cause they care about. As the National Day Calendar puts it, the goal is “to improve the lives of others through acts of kindness, big and small.”
We love that. Big or small, it all counts.
“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”
~Hebrews 13:16
Generosity is everywhere, and it's needed now more than ever
There's a lot of good happening out there. More than 75 million Americans volunteer through non-profit organizations every year, and there are about 1.9 million nonprofits in the U.S. alone (VolunteerBadge).
But it's been a tough season for many of them. Rising costs are stretching budgets, and while total giving has held fairly steady, fewer people are giving.
On top of that, 42% of corporations plan to cut their giving in 2026. For small organizations, every single supporter matters.
What you've made possible
That's why we're so grateful for every single one of our donors.
For over 16 years, people like you have stood alongside Help for Haiti and our Haitian partner, Aide pour la Mission Chrétienne d’Haïti (APMCH), as we work toward our mission: to Feed, Educate, and Employ, and to help communities in Haiti thrive.
And there's so much to celebrate! Just this month, we opened the doors of Kanpe Fèm Christian Academy (KFCA).
Every day, your support keeps our initiatives moving forward.
Here are just a few examples of the ways Help for Haiti and APMCH have been able to make a difference…
From Danicie Castille, KFCA’s Social Worker and Family and Student Success Coordinator:
“Working with the children is an eye-opening experience because they are so young and yet they go through a lot of difficulties. They face challenges in their daily lives for simple things we take for granted. Often, we mistake their bad behavior for something else when it’s just children trying to survive their harsh reality.
It’s extraordinary that through the donors’ support, this organization can provide professional support for these children. I’m humbled to be part of this journey and to have the opportunity of being an agent of change for these kids and their families. I’m grateful that this school, through my professional work, can provide the needed support.”
From Andre James, APMCH’s Building Supervisor:
“I’ve left the countryside and moved to this town so I could be there for my children. I didn’t want to leave my girls alone in the city. While working as a security guard, the salary was very low and couldn’t meet my family’s needs. Too often I had to go back and sell some of my farm animals in order to provide for my family.
Since working with APMCH, I no longer have to sell personal items to support my family.
Not only is the salary better but also, the support system here is so strong that I always find help in difficult times. I’m very grateful for this opportunity to help others and have a better life at the same time.”
And from Emaüs Louis, APMCH’s Lead FCE Coordinator:
“While working with APMCH, I’ve found a new sense for sharing. I believe that the donors have inspired me to also share what I have with others less unfortunate people. I never thought of the possible impacts of helping others before working with this organization. I’ve seen how over the years, we’ve changed many lives through a chain of positive donations that usually starts with helping just one person.
Now, I’m consciously and conscientiously helping others to emulate the donors who not only changed my life for the better but also put me in the front row seat where I can witness how very small donations can go a long way and drastically change a family’s journey from poverty to sustainable living.
Finally, this experience gives me another level of understanding where I can see that someone in need is not inferior because of it. Everyone needs help sometimes even if it’s not financial. I’m grateful for this experience and this opportunity for wisdom and growth.”
Will you make a difference with us?
Thank you for every prayer, every gift, and every bit of encouragement you've shared over the years. You truly make a difference.
If you're able to give a special gift this Make a Difference Day, you can find all the ways to give on our Donate page. And whether or not you can give right now, we'd be so grateful for your continued prayers for the students, families, and staff in Haiti.