In 2013, we welcomed Stanley Gauthier to Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc. (“COHH”) as a resident orphan and a first grader. He would become 1 of a total of 4 children to reside at COHH and attend the COHH elementary and secondary school. Stanley was left with COHH by his aunt, an impoverished single woman, […]
March 31, 2026 marks the 22nd Anniversary of the founding of Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc. (an IRS § 501(c)3 non-profit corporation) and the beginning of a year-long celebration. Following tradition, we will have a Gala Celebration on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at the New York City Bar Association, 42 West 44th Street, New York, NY. You are cordially invited to […]
George Brunstad This year we celebrate our 20th Anniversary. We also celebrate George Brunstad, a former member of our Board. George, an avid swimmer, swam the English Channel August 28-29, 2004 to become, at age 70 and 4days, the Oldest Channel Conqueror in the record time of 15 hours and 59 minutes. The swim started at […]
We have received a number of inquiries about the recent news events in Haiti. Unfortunately, Haiti continues to spiral downward. Since the terms of all elected officials in Haiti have expired, Haiti does not have a government with authority. As a result, the respect for authority has all but collapsed, and the gangs in the […]
Education At COHH Continues After nearly a 3-year hiatus, construction on our third classroom building was completed. I visited the site to complete the dedication of the building in honor of our first graduating class. I arose early to once again see the children gather in the morning in anticipation of the raising of the […]
The Future of Haiti….. The Children This year is COHH’s 17th year in Haiti. Over that time, we have experienced the Great Earthquake of 2010, other natural disasters, riots and political upheavals. We have had to adapt and to adjust as warranted by the experience. Our Hinche community has been resilient and supportive. And, we have […]
Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc. will celebrate its 17th anniversary on March 31, 2021.
The GiveLively platform enhances COHH’s fundraising capacity and lowers cost. Our website has been completely revamped to provide an easy to read and navigate platform using all social media devices and outlets. We are partnering with GiveLively.org to take advantage of the digital fundraising movement by dramatically improving the giving experience for everyone. GiveLively is a philanthropist-funded, […]
Thomas Paine, the author of The Crisis, wrote at the outset of the American Revolution – ” These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of […]
Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc. (“COHH”) is celebrating its 15th anniversary throughout 2019. We will be bringing you stories from our past, our present and sharing our future in the hopes that you will be inspired to join us. Our mission is to foster livelihood and hope for the future of the poorest of the […]
Today marked the end of the school year for COHH. Our children completed a rigorous school year and look forward to the new school year when the first building of our new school will be opened. We congratulate our children and our teachers who labored under trying conditions, including temporary classrooms pending the construction of […]
Our donors come from all over the world and all different backgrounds. Each one is making a valuable investment. Donations large and small make a big difference in the lives of the children at Center of Hope (Haiti). Here are some of the ways your donation can make an impact: DONATION HOW YOU CAN MAKE […]
“My name is Darlande.” With those four words, this quiet fourth grader in fact spoke volumes. Why? Because Darlande spoke them in English. Now, it is not necessarily important that the students at the Center of Hope school learn to speak English; it is not one of Haiti’s official languages. But in Haiti, as I […]
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. […]
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 […]
