Armando Rusindo Mission Foundation:
​A Mission of Hope

September 29, 2024:
​Help those impacted by HURRICANE Helene

The Armando Rusindo Mission Foundation (ARMF) is committed to serving both the spiritual and physical needs of vulnerable communities across Cuba and beyond. In light of the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, we feel called to expand our reach to support those affected by this catastrophic storm.

Communities from the Florida Panhandle through the Tennessee Valley have been severely impacted, including our neighbors in the mountains and foothills of North Carolina and Tennessee. The storm's destruction includes toppled trees, flash floods, road collapses, and widespread power and water outages. Helene unleashed torrential rainfall - over 20 inches in some areas - cutting off entire communities from critical resources and communication.

ARMF is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and we are deeply connected to the regions that have been hardest hit. Our efforts will provide immediate relief to those in need. With your financial help, we can deliver essential aid  and other vital resources - to help families recover and rebuild.

We invite you to support our Hurricane Helene Recovery Fund. Every donation to this fund goes directly to those impacted by this disaster. Your contributions, along with your prayers, will provide hope and relief to those who are suffering in the wake of this historic storm.

August 19, 2024:
​Our Container of Hope Continues to Bless Those in Cuba

As the Armando Rusindo Mission Foundation (ARMF) approaches its 10-year anniversary, our Board of Directors recently convened for an intensive full-day planning session to discuss the Foundation's future goals, plans, and initiatives. The future is promising, but the overall needs of those who we are helping are expanding significantly.

In our planning meeting, we refined and updated the Foundation’s Vision Statement to align with our future strategies. This will enable us to continue addressing the daily, future, and unexpected needs, of the people in Cuba effectively.

New Vision Statement:
While Cuba is our primary focus, the Armando Rusindo Mission Foundation seeks to broaden its reach worldwide to serve communities in need. The organization will take a hands-on approach, partnering with others with similar goals. 

Our strategy is to show God’s love by demonstrating our love for those we serve. Our values will be present in all our projects which include providing clean water, medical supplies, Christian educational materials, and other identifiable needs with a special emphasis on youth development.

Our vision is to create self-sustaining communities by being the hands and feet of Jesus.

We feel our new vision statement continues to build upon the needs that Joe Jarvis, ARMF President, witnessed during his initial visit to Cuba. From Havana to Guantanamo, he observed the pervasive poverty and challenging living conditions faced by our Cuban brothers and sisters. Inspired by their determination, ingenuity, and the love of Christ evident in every village, Joe was moved to help, leading to the formation of ARMF.

We would also like to extend our appreciation to the Moravian Ministries Foundation for graciously allowing us to use their facilities for our planning meeting.

August 5, 2024:
Now Hiring: Part-Time Executive director 

The Armando Rusindo Mission Foundation (ARMF) is looking for a Part-Time Executive Director to help us fulfill the role of expanding our mission in serving those in need in Cuba, as well as other parts of the world. Reporting to the board of directors, the Executive Director will oversee the strategic and operational efficiencies of our programs and staff.

This seasoned leader will not only understand current trends in missions but will also have experience in developing and implementing a successful fundraising plan while working with the fundraising committee. Experience in working with boards and committees, while establishing relationships with churches and community groups is a plus. Above all, the executive director should be highly effective in a leadership role that requires clear communication skills and decisiveness.

- Travel to Cuba and possibly other countries
- Fluency in Spanish
- Competitive pay

For full job description contact:
Joe Jarvis
[email protected]

July 12, 2024:
​OUR CONTAINER OF HOPE CONTINUES TO BLESS THOSE IN CUBA

As many of you may know, the Armando Rusindo Mission Foundation (ARMF) launched the Containers of Hope program this year. As we previously reported, the first container was successfully received by the Council of Churches in Havana in May. The humanitarian aid in the container has been distributed among all the Moravian Churches in Cuba, covering five districts: Havana, Matanzas, Las Vilas, Camagüey, and Guantánamo.

ARMF has been overwhelmed with messages of gratitude from those in Cuba involved in the distribution of food, media supplies, and other essential items. These messages and videos remind us daily that Containers of Hope is addressing not only physical hunger but also spreading the love of Jesus through hope, compassion, and a sense of community to many in need.

We are excited to share the two videos, below, sent to us directly from Cuba within the past few weeks.
Video Above: "On behalf of the Provincial Board of the Moravian Church in Cuba and all ordained ministers, lay pastors, and other brothers and sisters who serve in our Church, and on behalf of our congregations and the communities that have benefited in our five Districts: Havana, Matanzas, Las Vilas, Camagüey, and Guantánamo, we express our great recognition and gratitude to the Foundation, to its founder and President, Brother Joe Jarvis and to all its directors, collaborators and donors for the wonderful gift that “The Hope” container has been for all of us, a gift of love to alleviate our needs in this very critical situation that we have in our country. Certainly, as the Foundation says: “God is working in Cuba” but certainly also the Armando Rusindo Mission Foundation is a valuable instrument for Him for this work that is being done in our Cuban land. Thank you so much! And very abundant blessings from the Lord in this great work!"
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By: Tania Sanchez Fonseca
President of the IMC Provincial Board
Video Above: Rev. Ezequiel Hernandez handing out items from the container to his congregation in Old Havana.

Our hearts are full of encouragement from videos like these - we are already planning our next container of humanitarian supplies, primarily food, which we anticipate will be shipped later this year. Additional details will be shared soon.
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Armando Rusindo Mission Foundation 
2121 Harper Rd. Clemmons, NC 27012

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Armando Rusindo Mission Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax deductible under IRS regulation 501(c)3.
 
GOD IS WORKING IN CUBA!