TRTP-shirts are here!

Out with the old, in with the new. 

After 3 years we have finally printed new shirts! 

(Curly haired teen and cute cat not included.)

If you are interested in purchasing a shirt or two, please follow these simple steps:

• email kathy@redthreadpromise.org or call Kathy @ 817.320.6522
• specify the quantity of shirts you'd like to order
• sizes are adult S, M, L, XL, XXL
• each shirt is $20 (includes regular shipping) 
• specify a shipping address
• pay via PayPal or check

Photographing shirts is obviously an open invitation to the cat!

Thank you for helping us spread the word about the mission of The Red Thread Promise!

The 2012 ornaments are here!

Hearts Galore (2012)

Every year we wait patiently (sometimes impatiently!) to see the new glass creation from Despina Kalgaros. This lovely lady, proprietor of Kalgaros Gallery in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, has faithfully created handmade ornaments for The Red Thread Promise since 2004. Each design incorporates a red thread of some sort. And each year we offer them to you. 

This year's beauty—Hearts Galore—reflects the essence of our organization: many hearts coming together for one purpose. 

If you are interested in purchasing an ornament for yourself or as a gift, please follow these simple steps:

• email kathy@redthreadpromise.org or call Kathy @ 817.320.6522
• specify the quantity of ornaments you'd like to order
• each ornament is $42 (includes regular shipping) 
• specify a shipping address
• pay via PayPal or check

Interested in previous ornaments? Check our our ornament gallery.

As always, thank you for your continued support!

Glass artist and long time supporter, Despina Kalgaros

Hardship and goodness

Often, in the midst of hardship, the goodness of others shines through brightly. This goodness brings us hope in the midst of tragedy and reassures us that the human race is compassionate at its core. 

This is one of those days—a day when a tragedy transformed the hearts of many to do good for others. 

Today Tom—Camp Jake Director—said goodbye to a dear friend who unexpectedly passed away this week: a man who adored life, cherished laughter, lived for music, and cheerfully gave to those in need. Music was this man’s porthole to life, carrying him through the many complexities of existence, both good and bad. 

It is in memory of Marcelo Ferreira, that we announce the founding of the Marcelo Ferreira Salle de Musique (MFSM), an avenue through which friends and family can honor his memory and giving spirit with the gift of music for the residents of St. Vincent’s Center for Handicapped Children in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. 

Marcelo Jose Nascimento Ferreira
September 4, 1965 - October 30, 2012
Québex City, Canada

As Marcelo touched many, MFSM allows his friends and family to touch the lives of the disabled children at St. Vincent’s. MFSM will provide musical instruments and related media equipment to enrich the lives of those who call St. Vincent’s home, providing them with the comforts and camaraderie that only sound can offer.

HAITI :: St. Vincent's / October 2012 : : Digital Hearing Aid

Your donations at work at St. Vincent's Center for Handicapped Children in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Testing, fitting and distributing digital hearing aids. Thank you Team Canada Healing Hands for teaming with Red Thread Promise to help make this happen.

HAITI :: Hurricane Sandy roars through Port-au-Prince

The following message comes from one of our partners in Haiti, Rev. Dr. Kesner Ajax, who just returned from Port-au-Prince. Once again, this tiny nation has been hit with a natural disaster, devastating the people even more. Below are his observations of Port-au-Prince and the circumstances surrounding those living in the area. 

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Rev. Dr. Kesner Ajax

I am writing you to let you know of the situation in Haiti following Hurricane Sandy. I just returned from a trip to Port-au-Prince. The situation is devastating. The storm stayed for almost five days. The rain fell without ceasing. The wind was very strong. The streets are flooded. In some areas the water is waist deep. On my drive to and from Port-au-Prince, I saw many bridges that have fallen and are destroyed. I have seen streets that I pass everyday, now are rushing rivers. As much as this saddens me, I am not surprised. With the infrastructure we have, these results are to be expected. The departments that were affected the most were the South, South East, West, Nippes, and Grand Anse. It saddens me that school just began three weeks ago, and already there is another problem for the people of Haiti. There are many people who were still living in tents or in unsafe housing, and the hurricane took away what shelter they had. Hurricane Sandy has left many people displaced and with no place to turn to. Many families in Haiti already had a difficult time providing for their families. Now after the hurricane, it is more difficult to find food to eat, and people who give food cannot provide for everyone who needs it. I am asking for you to please continue to keep the people of Haiti in your prayers. It means so much to me, and to the Haitian people. Thank you so much for these prayers and for everything you have done for us already. It is appreciated so much. I cannot put into words how you have helped the people of Haiti.


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As always, please keep the people of Haiti in your thoughts and prayers.

Camp Jake / July 2012 : : Spa

Photos by Howard Chen

Camp Jake / July 2012 : : Pretty in Orange

Photos by Howard Chen