Other sites of interest ...
The Xaverian Brothers : Much support has been provided through the Xaverian Brothers. Founded by Theodore Jame Ryken in 1839, they are commited in service to delivering Christian education and helping people to know God. The Xaverian Brothers are involved in missionary work not only in Haiti, but also Lithuania, Sudan, Bolivia, Uganda, Congo, and Kenya.
The Catholic Diocese of Richmond : Through their Haiti Outreach Program, the Catholic Diocese of Richmond has been very instrumental in providing much needed support for Maison Fortuné Orphanage. The Diocese also organized the Hatian Education Fund to support education programs for both the children and adults of Haiti. For more information on their work in Haiti please be sure to visit their web site.
Little Brothers and Sisters of the Incarnation : Originally founded in Catholic Diocese of Hinche in Haiti's Central Plateau area, the fraternities are now located in six dioceses throughout Haiti, as well as one in the Dominican Republic.
Penn State Catholic Community "Project Haiti" Club :
After discussing their lack of involvment in Third World justice and peace issues at a meeting
in 1995, Penn State University's Catholic Community developed what is known as the "Project Haiti
Club". Founded in 1977 the goal of the club has been to help others while also making Penn State students more personally
aware of the economic disparity that exists between those living in the United States and those living in developing
countries. Working year round to raise money, They now donate time and funds each year various grass-root
development and agriculture programs including Maison Fortune Orphanage.
The Memory Project :
Founded by Ben Schumaker in October, 2004 The Memory Project's mission is to create social and humanitarian change
through the use of artwork. By spreading awareness of human rights issues, raising support for charitable organizations,
and providing heartfelt gifts to victims of social injustice, those involved strive to work for a more compassionate and
dedicated society. One of Ben's first major projects was providing portraits for each of the children living at the
orphanage. This not only helped each of the art students involved become more aware of the situation in Haiti
(and other countries), but also provided each of our children with a keepsake to call their own.
Hearts Together For Haiti : HTFH is a registered Canada-based charitable organization working for the betterment and education of the people of Haiti (primarily Labadie and its surrounding communities). The heart of HTFH's work is the implementation of new schools, as well as medical, educational, and nutritional programs.
Fonkoze : Offering Haiti's poor the financial and educational services they need to empower themselves, and their communities. Fonkoze is Haiti's alternative bank for the organized poor.
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