Vanness’ volunteer in Haiti

Mitch Vanness’ priorities in life didn’t include visiting Haiti with his daughter Madi, 17 — yet on March 9, 2017, he found himself air-bound to the island nation. It wasn’t for a vacation or a tour, or a field trip; the two were traveling with the sole purpose of volunteering and community service.
     The Vannesses are one of several individuals and families in the county to partner with GoServ Global, a non-denominational, faith-based international community development organization, rooted in empowering and aiding the communities of the world. For the Vannesses, the task was aiding in the construction of Sukup Safe T Homes, planting corn and volunteering at the area orphanages.
     “I’ve never really done nothing like this I tell people,” Mitch Vanness said. “It wasn’t really on my to-do list, but I did it and I enjoyed it.”
     The idea took hold of Madi Vanness while with her friends, as they talked with her about GoServ Global and the work they were doing in Haiti. The group of friends had been attending meetings, at the same time that several spots remained. From familial discussions about a possible excursion to Haiti, Mitch Vanness decided to tag along. 
    Read the full article in the April 12 edition of the Hampton Chronicle.