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.
20th Anniversary Celebration
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 […]
Our elementary students are anxious to begin the new school year in their new classrooms.
Our graduates are children of extreme poverty and cannot afford to continue their education. COHH established the Flora Schnall Scholarship Fund
You Can Help Us Save Money For The Children Although several years ago COHH paid to be connected to the Haiti power grid, for the past year the grid has been intermittent and lately non-existent. We use inverters and batteries as a backup to the grid. However, we must use the generator to keep 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 […]
You Are Invited Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc. is celebrating its 18th anniversary this year. There will be a special celebration of our anniversary during the period between November 9 and December 31,2022. We are leading off with a virtual presentation via YouTube on November 9, 2022. You are invited to tune in and learn more about our […]
Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, is being adversely impacted by the war in Ukraine. Center of Hope (Haiti) is among those impacted. Haiti is trying to stabilize its government and its economy. The uncertainty around the governance of the country has left many areas subject to rule by gangs and corruption. Inflation […]
Construction resuming. We are 70% complete.
Clarens, Nelson & Stanley COHH was founded as an orphanage and school. We have four resident boys who joined us in the first grade and are now in their teenage years. The boys came to us as orphans at early ages with no knowledge of their parents or relatives. They now live with us as […]
Class of 2021 Amid the turmoil in Haiti caused by extreme poverty, COVID-19, political unrest and natural disasters, we are pleased to share our story of hope for the future of Haiti. On August 22, 2021, we celebrated the graduation of our 9th graders. Moreover, we are elated to learn that all of them passed 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 […]
