Environment - Jane Thomey, Chair
Heifer International has long recognized the benefits of bees to the welfare of impoverished people worldwide. By providing them with the hives and guidance to become beekeepers they have an opportunity to lift themselves from poverty and live more stable lives. A healthy hive can double the fruit and vegetable yields on small farms allowing them to earn enough income to support their families. Honey, wax and pollen from the hives, provide steady, reliable profits even in non-producing months. Most importantly, with the continuous supply of nutritious honey, children will not know hunger.
A gift to the Heifer Fill the Hive program supports the environment and increases the global population of honey bees. The training and support provided to women empowers them to become agents for the life sustaining improvements their families will realize.
Save the Honey Bees is President Pam Ament’s Special Project. Any donations to purchase honey bee hives from Heifer International will lead to a future free from hunger and poverty. To make giving easier, at our request, Heifer International created a link that will credit CFWC and allow direct payments for the hives or other Heifer programs. Access the links through the CFWC.org website at one of two sites. From the home page:
- LEADERSHIP tab, then open Community Service Program Chairman page – The line appears under my name, Jane Thomey/Environment Chair; or
- PROGRAMS tab, under Environment program
If the donation is in memory or in honor of someone, Heifer International will, upon request, deliver an e-card to the recipient.
