New Focus

From here on out our blog is going to focus on the "background" story to some of our products. This week we will be highlighting products to come from Cambodia.

A outreach called Kingdom Creations is based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. We are in the process of ordering some different types of bags and nativities from them. Kingdom employees women who are either extremely poor or at risk of being exploited (and a few men). By providing them with a job, they are able to learn skills and provide for their family. By purchasing their products at HATP, you are helping this 3rd world country ministry flourish.

We are excited to help their platform and will keep you posted as to when their products arrive at HATP.

2011 is here!

It's hard to imagine this is the second quarter that HATP has been open. Something we pride ourselves in the economic development associated with the shop. All of our international products come from ministries overseas that employ those in need. Products from Nepal, Uganda, Laos, etc are made by the locals. Purchasing HATP in turn provides an income for people in dire need.

Look for new products this year from other areas of the world.

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New Beginnings

Now that we have the first week underway, we are certainly more confident than ever that this outreach will succeed. Of course it is a long-term project that requires continual attention and drive, but it is encouraging to see the support of the community. We can rest assured in realizing that we are "backed" by the community!

Day 1

Thanks everyone for coming today! Because of you, our vision for the store is happening. If you didn't stop by today, visit us sometime this week- we're open everyday but Sunday.

Here's a quick story. On Saturday we were doing random tasks around the shop and a couple ladies came in. They were from out of town and wanted to support the ministry before they headed back out. Without customers like them, this ministry opportunity at HATP would never come to fruition.

Opening This Monday

Finishing up the final details has proven to be quite time consuming but also rewarding. It's nice to conclude the work we have spent months working on. The products have arrived and are now on the shelves. Stop by Monday morning at our official opening. Amy, the accounting intern, has been diligent on coding and entering our inventory. Without her skill set, we would be at a disadvantage. Both Jodi and Sandi have had a great vision for the ambience of the shop.
Come do your holiday shopping at HATP! All our proceeds go back to the ministry of The Bridge.

17 days...

The Story: Unfortunately we had to delay opening the shop by one week. HATP is now opening on Nov. 22 at 10a.m. This delay comes because of the construction needs and the pricing, coding, and placing of all the inventory. Adding this week will allow us to compete all the final touches in the shop to make it a better experience for our customers.

We look forward to seeing you there!

20 Days!

We have less than 3 weeks now before the shop officially opens for business. In the coming days there will be extensive improvements on the shop- sign posted, trim hung, products placed. The shop will go from an empty construction site to a well-stocked retail envirnoment. Look for our coupons valid through opening week to be dispersed throughout town.