We love hearing stories of how new donors first connected with God’s Vision for Haiti—and sometimes, the stories are as unexpected as they are inspiring.

Take Barbro Turner, for example. When she gave a generous gift last fall, our US office manager, Candace Avery, reached out to say thank you and ask how she learned about GVFH. 

Barbro’s story? It all started with a wedding.

Like many parents of engaged couples, Barbro was in planning mode, looking for the perfect spot to host her son’s rehearsal dinner. She found it—Gary and Donna Turner’s beautiful property. 

Fun fact: despite sharing a last name, Barbro is not related to Gary and Donna. Barbro met Donna first through a mutual friend, Bev, and later got to know Gary after Donna and Gary were married.

After the dinner, Barbro asked Gary and Donna how much she could pay them for using the space. But instead of naming a price, Gary offered something completely different:

“Don’t pay us. Instead, make a donation to God’s Vision for Haiti – whatever amount you choose.”

That one simple request transformed a personal event into a gift with a global impact. Barbro, who had never heard of GVFH before, became a generous new supporter—proving that generosity can start anywhere and create an impact far beyond what you expect.

Don’t you just love this story? We sure do! 

Especially the fact that when the opportunity came up, GVFH was the first thing on Gary’s mind. His “pay it forward” attitude is a gift to GVFH that will keep on giving.

How Can You Give Creatively to GVFH?

So, what are some out-of-the-box ways you could give to GVFH?

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