The ongoing situation in Haiti has pushed the mission to adapt in ways we never imagined. Our students and their families are coming to HCM churches seeking refuge and support. Their needs vary from assistance with updating their children’s uniforms to helping meet their basic nutritional needs.

With your support, we are providing food for more people than ever before. It costs about $3,000 monthly to feed the students and their families who are in need. This is in addition to the mannapack meals the students receive for lunch during school hours. For a majority of the students, this is the only meal they will have all day, and some of them choose to bring this meal home to help feed their families.

We have about 500 committed student sponsors who generously give each month, however, that doesn’t cover the hefty cost of the books that are purchased. We expect it will cost $10,000 this fall to supplement both the book fees and uniforms of vulnerable students.

The education program not only focuses on the needs of the students but also the needs of the teachers. Healthy and trained teachers are needed to provide students with a safe learning environment. The first quarter of the school year is crucial to setting up a successful classroom, you can help by providing proper teacher training. We know well-trained teachers have a huge impact on how receptive the students are.

Could you give towards the total amount of $40,000 needed by October 15, to provide HCM students with books, uniforms, trained teachers, and nutrition to students and their families?

A gift of—

• $165 could provide 15 families with rice and beans for a week.

• $360 could provide a new uniform for 12 current students who are in need.

• $1,000 could provide 5 teachers and their classrooms basic teaching supplies for a semester. Such as paper, booklets, and small art items to name a few.

As we prepare to welcome students back the first week of October, consider the profound impact your donation can have. Together, we can ensure that our communities are fed, our teachers are trained, and our children are equipped to learn and grow. Thank you for being a beacon of hope for those who need it most.