Author: Renee Pleasant

Sensing Hope in Haiti: How You Can Change a Child’s Life at Cabaret

Written by Renee Pleasant on March 29, 2025. Posted in Sponsorship.

Written by Board Member Cheryl Smyth Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. It is constantly experiencing economic and political upheaval. The need is overwhelming, and although millions of dollars have been poured into the country, few positive and lasting changes have occurred. Many organizations have attempted and failed to establish a long-term ministry presence in Haiti. In 1998, the Jacksonville Baptist Association established the Cabaret Baptist Children’s Home...

Hope in Crisis

Written by Renee Pleasant on January 24, 2025. Posted in Uncategorized.

The dawn of 2025 invites us to reflect on our mission at Cabaret Haiti Mission (CHM) and renew our commitment to bringing hope to Haiti during challenging times. Our mission to share the good news of Jesus through Christ-centered homes, schools, and churches anchors us in this transformative work. Crisis in Haiti Haiti has faced many struggles—natural disasters, economic challenges, and political unrest. Yet, amidst these challenges, CHM has remained steadfast in its calling to bring...

Finding Hope

Written by Renee Pleasant on December 20, 2024. Posted in Uncategorized.

It is common at this time of year to reflect on the closing of a year and seek out lessons or reminders. For all of us, I think we can agree that 2024 was a year in which we were reminded of God’s unwavering faithfulness, especially in the middle of extraordinary challenges. This past year was unprecedented, one we could not have predicted or planned. Yet, in every moment, we were reminded of God’s faithfulness, were front-row witnesses to His grace, and through it all, we have been...

The Beauty of Cabaret Haiti Mission

Written by Renee Pleasant on October 25, 2024. Posted in Uncategorized.

Guest blogger: Mark Seagle There is something freeing about being a part of Cabaret Haiti Mission. There is an abundance of beauty and wonder; hope and possibility; sorrow and brokenness; hunger and hardship; and love and joy. This multi-faceted hue of the mission resonates of the grace and goodness of God in the most destitute, yet abundant of places. As I consider CHM, my heart runs to the songs of the children in the dawn of each morning; the joy and laughter each afternoon on the...

We learned a lot at Te Nwa School

Written by Renee Pleasant on September 27, 2024. Posted in Uncategorized.

Guest blogger: Mike Smyth My name is Mike Smyth, and I have had the joy of visiting Cabaret 13 times, traveling with the group from Mount Hermon in Danville, VA. There are so many stories that I can share, but today I want to focus on my experience at Te Nwa, leading vacation bible school. Teaching VBS is difficult enough in America, but imagine preparing the bible lessons, crafts, games, and snacks for the journey up the mountain to Te Nwa School. For context,...

Standing in Solidarity

Written by Renee Pleasant on April 29, 2024. Posted in Uncategorized.

As a resident of Florida, I often jest about our state’s seasons, from Snowbird Season to Hurricane Season. Yet, amidst the occasional inconveniences, we’re far from crisis. However, just 700 miles away lies Haiti, a nation grappling with a political crisis.Haiti, aptly named “the land of mountains,” is not only geologically prone to earthquakes but also burdened by systemic poverty, making it one of the world’s poorest countries. Presently, it faces a dire...