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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 strengthened...

From Crisis to Hope: Together We Can Rebuild

Written by Mike Snider on November 30, 2024. Posted in Giving Tuesday, Fundraisers.

Today, November 30th, marks one month that we have been in our new location. We were presented with the opportunity to evacuate the children from their hideout in the mountains on October 26th, but we needed a place for them to go.I contacted my friend, Nathan, in Gonaives on October 27th to tell him our situation. Before I could even ask for his help, he said, “Send them here, we’ll take care of them.”Three days later, they were there! Coordinating pick up and drop off locations was complicated....

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 benches...

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, Te...

Sponsor Testimony: The Smyths

Written by Kenzie Allen on September 18, 2024. Posted in Sponsorship, sponsor testimony.

“My name is Mike Smyth, and I first visited the Cabaret children’s home in 2012. We had seen poverty on other mission trips, but not poverty to this extent. There were sights and smells that I had never experienced, as we traveled from the airport to Bercy. Oh, plus the heat. Once at the orphanage, interacting with the kids was a joy. They jumped up in the truck and helped us unload our luggage. Some were very outgoing, while others stood...

My Time in Haiti – Part 2

Written by Cynthia Cannon on August 23, 2024. Posted in Uncategorized.

As previously mentioned, my job role significantly shifted when a tiny baby arrived that needed one-on-one attention. Mama Bonnie insisted that every infant live with a primary caregiver for one year prior to transitioning into a group bedroom. I volunteered and suddently became a temporary “haitian mama” over night. She was perfect in every way. With lots of siblings back home, this role felt very natural and special. I continued to make lasting connections with both the new baby...

My Time in Haiti – Part 1

Written by Cynthia Cannon on July 27, 2024. Posted in Uncategorized.

Hi! My name is Cynthia and I live in Jacksonville, FL, and serve on our Board of Directors for Cabaret Haiti Mission. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and work at a local hospital. I wanted to write and share about my experience serving in Haiti almost five years ago. This was such an influential time in my life and I reflect back with such gratitude. Taking it back to 2013, I was invited to join another local church on their mission trip. Our project was digging a sewage system for...

Finally Some Good News!

Written by Mike Snider on June 25, 2024. Posted in Uncategorized.

It has been a long time since there has been any good news out of Haiti! Even though for sure good things continue to happen, the news for the most part has been horrific. There have been estimates of over 500,000 people being displaced, mostly from Port au Prince. Imagine that many people leaving your city. That many people leaving their homes just to try and feel safe. The struggle continues; but the newly appointed Prime Minister, Garry Conille, has declared war on the gangs that...

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 political...

7 Ways to Help for Little to No Money

Written by Kenzie Allen on July 16, 2021. Posted in Uncategorized.

Like, Comment, and Share our posts on Facebook and Instagram. If you follow us on social media, this is a super easy way to help us increase our reach and engagement so that more people see our posts, which hopefully turns into more awareness and support for our mission. Word of mouth is one of the most effective ways to help us grow. Make it personal, and share why you choose to support CHM!Sign up for AmazonSmile. I think just about everyone uses Amazon to shop. Amazon has a program where they...

A Glance Back at 2023

Written by Mike Snider on December 8, 2023. Posted in Fundraisers, Uncategorized.

Merry Christmas!As another year comes to a close, I’m optimistic and hopeful. There have been many difficult times in Haiti, but 2023 has been one of the most challenging years ever. BUT GOD has continued to bless. Since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse on July 7th, 2021, the country has descended into chaos. Ariel Henry, the much-contested Prime Minister, has been largely ineffective against the violent gangs that are ruling much of the country. In 2023 alone, nearly 2,500...