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What’s happening at HOM this month?
July is VBS month on the HOM/MICECC campuses. 700 children are participating in Bible lessons, crafts, games and fellowship. In addition to learning and enjoying being with friends, each child receives a nutritious lunch each day. VBS is a wonderful activity for youth while our four schools are closed for summer break. Peacekeeping Help for Haiti. In late June, a group of 400 Kenyan police officers arrived in Haiti, the first part of an international security force coming to provide support for Haiti’s police and military. Solar Power is coming to the Repatriote campus. We will be contracting with a locally owned Haitian company to pilot solar power on this campus, with...
What a celebration!
The excitement was contagious at our 35th Anniversary celebration! It was a reunion as well as old friends greeted one another and reminisced about their time in Haiti. Walker Gaulding had the crowd laughing out loud sharing stories of young Leon and the beginnings of the ministry, while Pat Smith-Headley shared how they overcome the challenges of those early years in starting the sponsorship program. Bob and FloAnne O’Brien provided a memorable overview of all that had been accomplished in construction and growing the schools, and two graduates of the Cite Soleil primary school, Jameson Charles and Peterson Jean, shared how their lives were changed through the ministry. The highlight was...
Latest Update from HOM/MICECC Campuses
While the headlines coming out of Haiti continue to be sobering, our programs have had a relatively stable week. Our staff thankfully have remained safe. Here is an update on how things are going on the HOM/MICECC campuses: Schools: The three primary schools and the Barye Fe secondary school are all open and functioning, with attendance averaging around 93%. The majority of teachers have also been able to get to school. The schools will close next week for Easter break as scheduled, with classes expected to resume on April 1. Clinic: The clinic is open and operating. The number of patients has fluctuated between 60 and 95 per day. As some of the clinic personnel travel from other...
Update on state of emergency in Port-au-Prince
A state of emergency was declared in Port-au-Prince earlier this week and is effect until April 3. This is in response to a dramatic increase in gang violence and attacks to key institutions, including the airport and seaport. All flights in and out of Haiti are currently suspended. Our Haitian staff are all safe. The Terre Noire, Cité Soleil, and Barye Fe schools are currently closed. The vocational school is also closed. The Repatriote primary school has been able to operate normally since most students & teachers live very close by. A few of our medical clinic staff have been able to come in and have been receiving patients. Staff report that there is no food available in the...
Help us turn 35!
Next year will mark HOM’s 35th anniversary – a milestone to celebrate! We are in the early stages of planning a gala event and are looking for volunteers to serve on the event planning committee. Interested in learning more or signing up? Email us!
Construction Progresses on Bible College
Construction of the Bible College is moving along steadily. These images show framing of the structure and pouring of the lower roof over the library. The next phase will involve pouring of the upper roof over the classrooms. Thank you for your continued prayers for the safety of the construction laborers working on this project.
HOM Statement on New USCIS Process for Haitian Immigration
In January 2023, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new process for qualifying Haitian citizens to travel to the United States and seek a temporary period of residency. This process requires, among other things, a supporter in the United States who will provide financial and other support. Individuals who are interested in learning more about this process should visit the US Citizenship and Immigration Services website for more information. Haiti Outreach Ministries is not involved in this process, nor can we provide guidance or advice to those wishing to apply or to sponsor. All inquiries should be directed to USCIS or an immigration attorney.
Bible College Breaks Ground!
Construction has begun on the Bible College on the Espwa Campus. This project is a long-held dream for HOM’s founder Leon Dorleans, and the completed facility will train local leaders for careers in ministry and service. Please pray for the continued safety of the construction laborers working on this project. Check back for updates and photos!
Update on the Crisis in Haiti & Ministry Activities
Thank you for your continued prayers for Haiti. For the most recent detailed information on our staff and our programs, please read on. What is happening in the HOM supported schools? The 3 primary schools and 1 secondary school remain unable to open due to on-going insecurity in Port-au-Prince. The main concern is the ability of students to safely get to and from school each day as gang violence remains prevalent. Until students can safely return to the classroom, our administrators and teachers have been preparing lessons and coursework that can be done at home. The lessons are picked up on a bi-weekly basis by parents, and teachers also provide instructions to the families so...
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