The Opening of Our Orphanage In The Aftermath

Our orphanage project will reach a milestone in the fall of this year when we mark our grand opening. It will indeed be a dream that has come true, but moreover, it will mark new beginnings for up to 200 children and hopefully enhance the future of Haiti as a nation. The idea of the orphanage project began as a dream over 9 years ago by Pastor Emmanuel St. Juste of the French-Speaking Baptist Church of Stamford. It was jump started by a swim across the English Channel by George Brunstad, who, at the age of 70 became the oldest person to achieve the feat and raised over $50,000 for the orphanage project in the process. Today, we stand on the precipice of our grand opening. Thank you Emmanuel for the inspiration and thank you "by George" for helping to achieve the real prize.

Our Volunteers

We are gratified to have many volunteers waiting to partner with us in making the orphanage a home and a school for up to 200 Haitian children. We welcome Dustin and Jenna Wadley as our Director of Field Operations and Administration and Staff Coordinator, respectively. They have responsibility for over all local administration of the orphanage, including coordinating the activities of volunteers at the orphanage. We continue to identify long term volunteers that are willing to teach the children, train administrative staff, perform general maintenance of the orphanage, provide technology and logistical support and assist with produce and fish farming. As a result of the earthquake, we have received an increasing number of volunteers.

Our Supporters

Key to achieving our milestone has been the generosity of our worldwide supporters. We are extremely grateful for the many people who have adopted our cause in their communities around the world. Our support has come from children in schools, children sharing their birthday presents, church groups, employees giving through their employers with matching funds, private fundraisers (walk-athons, races, bowling, swims, etc), individual regular giving,  and, of course, our annual galas.

Local Fundraising on COHH website- Yes!

In the aftermath of the January earthquake, with the conscience of the world awakened, our supporters have sought additional ways in which to provide support. To assist our supporters to help us in their communities, we are pleased to announce the upgrade of our website that will greatly enhance world-wide participation. Our supporters will soon be able to arrange for their fundraisers on this website by following a link to go to your fundraiser page. There you will be able to launch your local fundraiser for the Center of Hope (Haiti), set your goals, and follow the success of your event. Watch this page for the announcement of the launch.