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 […]
A Country In Turmoil We are indeed sadden by the turmoil that now encompasses Haiti. Haiti, a beautiful country with a beautiful people continues to struggle politically and domestically. We ask for prayers for better days and hope for the future of the country and the people.Some of you have asked about the impact of […]
Socially distant outdoor classes
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.
Thomas Paine, the author of The Crisis, wrote at the outset of the American Revolution – ” These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of […]
For more than five decades, the U.S. government has sponsored the Combined Federal Campaign – the world’s largest workplace fundraising drive (“CFC”). Each fall, beginning in September, federal employees – civilian, military and postal – are invited to support eligible national and local charities. Employees choose the groups they wish to support from a list of […]
Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc. (“COHH”) is celebrating its 15th anniversary throughout 2019. We will be bringing you stories from our past, our present and sharing our future in the hopes that you will be inspired to join us. Our mission is to foster livelihood and hope for the future of the poorest of the […]
Garysson Céné began at the Center of Hope (Haiti) school in 2012 and is now one of our fifth graders. Like many of our students, he comes from a large family. He has eleven siblings; two of his younger siblings also attend the Center of Hope school. Garysson works hard in school and is proud […]
We have just finished registering a new group of first graders for the fall. A bubbly group of six year olds who are eager to learn and chosen based on factors including need and their proximity to the school. They will begin in our summer program where they will begin to learn their ABCs and […]
Today marked the end of the school year for COHH. Our children completed a rigorous school year and look forward to the new school year when the first building of our new school will be opened. We congratulate our children and our teachers who labored under trying conditions, including temporary classrooms pending the construction of […]
Our donors come from all over the world and all different backgrounds. Each one is making a valuable investment. Donations large and small make a big difference in the lives of the children at Center of Hope (Haiti). Here are some of the ways your donation can make an impact: DONATION HOW YOU CAN MAKE […]
“My name is Darlande.” With those four words, this quiet fourth grader in fact spoke volumes. Why? Because Darlande spoke them in English. Now, it is not necessarily important that the students at the Center of Hope school learn to speak English; it is not one of Haiti’s official languages. But in Haiti, as I […]
This week we launched our new Library and Media Room, a space dedicated to educational exploration through books and technology. Reading has always been a central element to our curriculum, and now our books have a home where the students can enjoy them during regular library visits. Also, in response to our call for technology […]
We want to give a shout out to Joseph McBride, a friend and Haiti volunteer who had the privilege of sharing his Haiti experiences at an Elizabeth, NJ grammar school at the request of a friend who teaches there. His presentation was the start of a week-long contribution effort by the students at the school. […]
