Harmon
has contributed his time and resources towards many issues that have
assisted homeless families over the years, especially in the greater Denver, Colorado
metro area while living there from 1976 to 1997. His contributions to
homeless shelters and related organizations included involvement in food
banks both directly and through his local church, and as advisor and
special director of support programs provided by the Denver Lutheran
Social Services. In 1989 he was chosen as the Courage to Care Director
for Lutheran Social Services and traveled throughout Colorado
speaking and fund raising for the organization. He also encouraged the
employees of his companies in the Denver metro area to volunteer with
him on weekends to assist in food delivery programs through local
supermarket chains for the local family homeless shelters and at one
point even contributed a company van to provide for food service and
transportation for job interviews.
Since Harmon and Carolyn's arrival in New Zealand, their primary humanitarian focus and contributions have been with children's issues through a local Christchurch
trust focusing on the early intervention and development of children
born with birth challenges, known as the Champion Centre. They are
currently involved in investing in and assisting toward a community
family care concept that has been in the planning stages since September
2004.
