FAQs
Loving Haiti FAQs
Loving Haiti began in 2011. We became an official 501c3 private foundation in 2013 and are now a 501c3 public charity.
Our primary partnership is with a native Haitian couple, Francois and Madam Romelus and the work they do through their church, Philadelphia Baptist, in Pignon. Francois and Madam have been selflessly serving this community, where they grew up, since 1982. We have partnered with other public charities in the area such as Haiti Home of Hope, Many Hands for Haiti and Project Hope.
Awesome. We don’t have regularly scheduled team trips. However, we travel to Pignon frequently and would like to chat with you about how we can help make that happen.
No. Haiti is our “second home” and we visit as much as possible. We are based out of Fort Collins, Colorado. Although we don’t live in Haiti, we aim to have a representative of Loving Haiti visit monthly.
Thanks for asking. We will gladly and always take financial donations. We are also looking for new people to join our team and use their skills. What are you good at? What do you like doing? Let us know, we’d love to discuss ways to join our team.
Thanks for the offer. Because of the air freight cost ($1.5 US dollar per pound) and in-country customs tax, we ship as little as possible. Our best practice is to support the local economy and buy from local Haitian vendors. We usually ship or bring things with us to Haiti that they can’t find in-country such as specialty items and electronics.
Caribbean French is the official language and is taught in the schools. However, Kreyol is the most spoken language in the rural and less educated communities. It’s a cool mix of French and Spanish.
Not currently. Loving Haiti relies heavily on our team of volunteers. If you have a skill-set you’d like to contribute to our team of volunteers, please contact us.
No, they are not. Our goal is to improve the lives of the children so that they can thrive and become productive and contributing members to their community.
No. We are an independent organization.
Yes, to the fullest extent allowable under the law. You will receive a statement from Loving Haiti in early January of the year following your donation.
Well, the answer varies over time depending on whether relief, rehabilitation or development is required. However, we are always in pressing need of monthly financial support to care for marginalized people in the community - those in the children’s home, the widows in the community, the kids needing education and the businesses that need micro-loans. One-time financial donations are also much appreciated. Thank you!
Still have some questions? I’m sure you do. Please send them our way.
Info@LovingHaiti.org or call Mark at 541.760.1573.