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Ervin Raber, left, helps the Haiti Benefit Auction raise funds
for Haiti auctioning Amish and Mennonite goods in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, New York, and Florida.
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This Amish-Mennonite group raises money in seven states by
auctioning off items like quilts, homemade toys, furniture, tools,
and more, then sends the money to missions in Haiti to help the poor
and devastated. Included in the auction this year were 12-foot by
16-foot and 10-foot by 20-foot homes and a crew to help local
inhabitants raise them. Many of the homes also included a table and
chairs, bed and bedding, towels, and plates to begin a new life. So
far, 100 homes have been built across the devastated nation and
approximately 200 homes were bid on at the various auctions. The
Haiti Benefit Auction has raised approximately $2 million for Haiti
missions annually, and this year response to Haiti relief efforts
have been phenomenal, bringing in $400,000 in one weekend in Florida
and $300,000 in one weekend in New York.
Ervin has been active in Haiti Benefit Auctions for 27 years,
including as a member of his
home state board in Indiana and as an auctioneer. He served a
term on the executive board and in March traveled to Haiti to inspect the missions and
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