It has become an American tradition to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on his birthday through service to others. In his last speech before his assassination, he shared with the audience the story of the Good Samaritan. He noted that the first question asked by the Levite was “If I stop to help this […]
As we begin our 9th year of existence, I am anxious to say “Happy New Year” to all that have come to know the Center of Hope (Haiti). No, the years have not gone by fast. On the contrary, it seems as if we have been on a never ending journey where time seems to […]
Yes,Christmas does come to Haiti. COHH held its second annual Christmas Party at the orphanage for the children, their families and the staff. The event was held in the afternoon after school. Our cook, Vernice prepared a very special meal for the occassion. The children participated in a “Voice” contest as each took turns singing […]
Does Haiti Celebrate Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is a congressionally declared holiday in the United States. No such action has taken place in Haiti. However, there is more to the day than a declaration. In fact, the celebration took place in the United States before any act of Congress. The day is a time of families and […]
In Haiti, the school children are required to wear uniform clothing. Many parents do not send their children to school because they cannot afford the cost of the uniforms. At COHH, we provide each child with two uniforms. At the opening of school this year, one child was absent. As part of our usual follow […]
We are pleased to announce today that Deborah Straughan will be joining the COHH staff on October 1st as our new Executive Director. Deborah comes to us with experience in working with NGOs in Belize to build housing and schools and fundraising to support the efforts in Belize. Deborah is committed to the well being of children. When asked […]
Finally, after many years of neglect, electrical power has been restored to Hinche along the Route 3, the main highway through the middle of the country that connects Port Au Prince in the south with Cap-Haitien in the north. Businesses and residences are now able to access that source of power provided they are able […]
Foremost, I wish to say thank you. Thank you for your work and devotion to the children of Haiti. I am a firsthand witness to how your organization has touched lives and offered a brighter future to the impoverished children of rural Haiti. Thank you for the confidence you have placed in me by giving […]
I have “friend” that lives at an orphanage. I must admit, I became his friend after he told me several times that I was his friend. His favorite expressions seem to be “James, my friend,” and “thanks be to God.” About 2 years ago, he came to COHH and said that he wanted to help […]
Will Frager returned to COHH this summer. He left last August to begin his Master’s degree program at the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. He immediately began his evaluation of the first year first grade and assisted with the administration of the final exams. At the same time, he began the preparation for our […]
We are pleased to report that COHH is the proud parent of a Ford Ranger Truck – conceived June 30, 2011 and became part of the family June 15, 2012. COHH and the truck are doing fine this morning, although Pastor Wisny Geffrard stayed up a good part of the night gazing at it with […]
We are pleased to announce that the Center of Hope (Haiti) will be holding its Seventh Annual Gala in November of this year in New York City. We held our first Gala in 2006. It turned out to be a significant fundraising event for us and we have continued since that time. It provides an […]
Now that I have your attention, are you willing to listen to an offer you cannot refuse? We are ready to intake our first orphans this fall. When we start our selection process this summer for our first grade class, we would like that class to consist of orphaned children (or as many as possible). […]
Schleimacher Jubsam GEFFRARD was born April 26, 2012. He weighed 3.6 kgs. SJ arrived a little earlier than the expected date of May 18th. SJ is the second son of Marie Sammuelle and Wisny Geffrard. SJ’s older brother is four-year old Wissammuel. Marie and SJ are resting at home in Hinche and are doing fine Wisny […]
Fortunately, our children were off from school this week to celebrate Easter. On Wednesday, we experienced a nightmare in broad daylight that will be with us for a very long time. A truck pulled up to our gate with more than a dozen men. Out from the truck came a man who said that he […]