This week we launched our new Library and Media Room, a space dedicated to educational exploration through books and technology. Reading has always been a central element to our curriculum, and now our books have a home where the students can enjoy them during regular library visits. Also, in response to our call for technology […]
We want to give a shout out to Joseph McBride, a friend and Haiti volunteer who had the privilege of sharing his Haiti experiences at an Elizabeth, NJ grammar school at the request of a friend who teaches there. His presentation was the start of a week-long contribution effort by the students at the school. […]
Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc. is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has appointed Julie Atkinson to the position of Executive Director. “I am looking forward to working with the COHH team,” says Julie. “COHH is providing hope for children who are among the hopeless in Haiti. To continue to be successful in […]
Come take a look at the exciting things happening in the science classes of the Center of Hope Haiti School! The solar system, biodegration, and dinosaurs! Or click HERE. Thank you all for the support that has made this possible! Special thanks to Becky Duff and Sharon Smith for helping with the solar system and […]
As we begin the second half of our fourth year as a school, we see a remarkable difference in our children. Our classrooms are a marked improvement over the typical classroom in rural Haiti. We make special efforts to maintain a good learning enviroment. We are grateful to the parents and caregivers who volunteer to […]
Our children, caregivers, parents, teachers and staff gathered on Monday to celebrate the holidays before school recessed for the year. As you might imagine, this is a festive time of year. The children dressed up in their very best to provide musical and other presentations. We then had the presentation of small gifts and sharing […]
After almost four years with our children, we thought that we pretty much knew all there is to know about them, particularly as it relates to education. However, a short visit from a long-time friend opened the children’s eyes to new adventures never seen or heard of before by the children. Becky Duff, a nurse […]
November, 2014 (New York). The Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc. held its 10th Anniversary Gala at the Tent At Bryant Park Grill. Our children and our staff received our Hope Award in honor of their commitment to the mission of COHH and their dedication over the years to making a difference in their lives and that […]
CENTER OF HOPE (HAITI), INC. CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY Upon our first anniversary, we had a small cake in a small room in Stamford, CT. We knew little about how to accomplish our mission. With God’s help, we have arrived at an historical moment in the life of the Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc. March […]
The Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc. will be celebrating its10th Anniversary on November 6, 2014 with a Gala Event at the Tent At Bryant Park Grill in New York City. As part of the celebration and to raise funds for the orphanage and school, we invite our friends to participate in our online auction between […]
Jocelyne Telson, a long time friend of COHH wrote us in February asking whether she could bring a team of dentists to visit our orphanage and school in Hinche. We responded in the affirmative and in June she sent another email saying, “This is to let you know that Dr. Alfred Stines, a group of dentists and […]
Margaret Pape, a deceased member of the First Baptist Church of White Plains, NY, was a treasure, one of those special souls who brought people together, no matter what their age, doing good things for good causes, while building up the body of Christ. Sadly, renal cell cancer took her life much too soon in March […]
Last year this time we were vetting children for our orphanage. We decided to proceed in a deliberate manner and select only a few children. We wanted to fully understand and experience what it means to operate an orphanage, particularly the role of parenting children from destitute backgrounds with no known parents. At the end […]
When we started our journey over 10 years ago, we thought our challenges would be in Haiti – a nation rife with poverty and corruption and deficient in education and skilled labor. Haiti, a country with the highest per capita orphan ratio in the world, presents a compelling case for any humanitarian. We were convinced […]
Dear Medical team and First Baptist Church of Conway, Yesterday we received your gift to the Center of Hope- Haiti! Not only will we be able to use the pillows and underwear for our incoming orphans arriving later this summer, but the backpacks and school supplies will be absolutely needed come this fall- thank you! The children […]