Vassar Haiti Project

VP for Operations Lauren MacLean ’12 reflects on the recent sale at St. John’s Church in Washington Connecticut.

“When I first realized we were trying to hold a sale one of our first weekends back at Vassar, I was extremely nervous because I had forgotten how amazing VHP students are.  But as I watched the sign-ups fill up, I knew that this was going to be a great sale.  Driving up to Connecticut was a great way to bond with other members, and when we first walked into the sale room, we were all struck by how beautiful the room was.  Paintings of all different colors hung on the walls and light reflected on the beautiful ironwork sculptures, making the entire room full of cheerfulness. I was overwhelmed generosity of the outreach committee of St. John’s- they were so helpful and welcomed us fully into their community.  As we bonded over putting out handicrafts and trying to hang paintings, I remembered why I love the Vassar Haiti Project.  VHP creates a community of people who are passionate, motivated, and caring- and focuses all this positive energy on Haiti.  I am extremely excited about the monetary success of our sale, and our other success, that of building new relationships with St. John’s and with our new members!  I’m excited to help ensure these relationships continue to grow!”