Special Projects

All of the projects detailed on the other project pages are ongoing projects that we are involved in annually, but in addition to these projects, we also do special projects that typically only happen once or twice.

2008: Mexico Mattress Project
On a trip to a children's home in Tepecoa, Mexico in 2007, members of the Foundation were moved by the conditions that the children were living in and talked with administrators about a way to improve their situation. After much prayer we felt led to raise money to provide new mattresses to every child in the home. The response to this project was overwhelming and we were not only able to provide the mattresses, but to were also able to provide mattresses to a second children's home, and members of the Foundation were a part of the team that delivered the mattresses.

2009: Carmi Children's Home Renovations
In the summer of 2009 the Foundation helped to raise over $5,000 for the Baptist Children's Home in Carmi, IL. Renovations were badly needed for one of the cottages and we offered to help raise the money. We were able to raise enough money to repair the roof and repaint the rooms.

2010: Du Quoin Swimming Pool Renovations
The Harris Family Christian Foundation recently made a donation of $10,000 to the Du Quoin Swimming Pool for much needed renovations to the restrooms. The pool is a popular summer activity for local children and families, as well as serving as the home of the Swimming Indians. Low income families can also make use of the pool for little or no cost. The renovation has started and is ongoing - pictures are shown below...