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 […]
Dustin and Jenna Wadley were the first volunteers to commit to stay long term in Haiti in 2010 during the early construction of our campus in Hinche.
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 […]
Construction resuming. We are 70% complete.
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 […]
COHH Scholarship Fund Recipients The graduation of our first COHH class of 9th graders took place in October 2020. It was delayed from the scheduled June date due to COVID-19. The students, namely, Darlande Louis, Lumonise Pierre, Claudnise Hilaire, Ebert Joseph, Frantzcise Simon, Widelka Simon, Djerwensky Dely all passed the national exams that allowed them to […]
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, […]
We are introducing a completely revised and updated website in 2021. This introduction marks the beginning of a new phase in social media for Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc.
The COHH school opened for the 2019-2020 school year on Monday, September 9, 2019 with 128 children in grades 1 through 9. They were welcomed by a staff of 34 adults, including, teachers, administrators, security, maintenace and food service people. They were also welcomed by the site of a third classroom building that is under […]
COHH, in partnership with the Building Goodness Foundation of Charlottesvile, VA, (“BGF”) commenced construction on the third classroom building of it elementary and secondary school campus in May 2019. Upon completion of the building, the campus will have a total of nine new classrooms for children in grades 1-9. The plan for the campus also […]
The COHH children delight in attending summer school. It is an opportunity for not only catching up and going ahead with subjects, but also with friends. Candidates for admission to first grade are evaluated by the teachers. We winnowed the applications down from 90+ to 30 in summer school. Unfortunately, we are only able to accept […]
Yes, in a virtual takeoff on Singing In The Rain, the Alto family and a host of friends demonstrated extraordinary civic determination when they decided to hold a car wash in the suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts for the benefit of COHH the Saturday after Easter. Mia Alto and her mom, Linda, visited COHH in Haiti […]
