We have come to realize over time that there are ways we can support the entire family better. One of those ways is to provide programs & classes for adults in our community. We currently offer two regular classes: Parent/Caregiver classes and Adult Literacy. Both classes have waiting lists and the adults who attend give very positive feedback about the benefits they provide. Whether learning to read for the first time, improving their reading level, joining our parent/caregiver support group, learning about child development/needs, etc... these classes are a highlight of many in our community.
We regularly offer events for the entire family (ex: game nights, movie nights, sports tournaments). This gives families time to just be together. To laugh. To play. To build relationships together and with others from the community. Again, these are always well attended and appreciated by our neighbors. Our campus is a safe place to come, relax and fellowship together. **note: recently we started monthly worship services (2nd Sunday afternoon of each month) and are very excited by the community response! Many are excited to come worship together.
For most of 2017 & 2018 there was a small business meeting in the Center. They used our facility to start their business- taking used/discarded water bags that would otherwise be burned or thrown on the streets as trash and turning them into beautiful, useful products such as tote bags, handbags, backpacks, etc... The name of the business is Arris-Desrosiers and teams can purchase their quality items when in Haiti or order from them. They outgrew the space we could provide because they contracted with some very large organizations. At their peak they employed over 50 people! WOW! We are open to the prospect of having other small businesses using the location if/when God shows us some.
Over the years we have partnered with local doctors to do medical clinics, have offered free blood pressure checks to the community, have sent medical professionals from our short term teams to a local nutrition clinic, etc... Though this is not a focus of our ministry, we want to be able to use the gifts of those who come to Haiti as a way to bless our community and fellow missionaries serving in Haiti. We have also been able to coordinate and sponsor medical care for many in our community that we have met through outreach with teams or other ministry. Therefore, if you come to serve with our organization and have a medical background you may be able to plug into such ministry. Also, you may see medical needs on our social media from time to time and have opportunity to sponsor such ministry/outreach. Medical care in Haiti is difficult for most to afford so this is yet another way we can truly enter into relationship with and serve our neighbors.
First worship service 6/11/23)
(students & former students helped organize & lead)
Adult Literacy classes are a highlight!
Dr. Dominique Daurisca at a medical clinic in our Center.
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