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Join Us for CHM’s 5th Annual Golf Tournament

Written by: Brad Davis, CHM Board MemberAbout six years ago, Mike Snider approached my dear friend John Turner and I at church with the idea of a golf tournament to raise funds for Cabaret Haiti Mission (CHM).  Although our families’ hearts are for CHM (we have visited multiple times and support several children), the human side of me said I am just too busy for one more thing.  So, before I could even filter my words, I said out loud, ‘Mike, I am not a golfer, and I have never even...

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Lessons from Haiti: What the Children Have Taught Us

When people think about mission work, they often imagine what we bring—supplies, support, and skills. At its core, mission work is about going out into the world to spread the Gospel by being the hands and feet of Christ—serving others with compassion, humility, and love. But as only Christ can orchestrate, the ones sent to serve are often the ones most deeply transformed.Those of us who have had the privilege of visiting the children in Haiti know this to be true. Every smile, every...

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Join Us in Changing Lives—Be Part of the Mission!

WRITTEN BY BOARD MEMBER, CHERYL MERRITTAt CHM, we believe in the power of community—a community that prays, gives, shares, and advocates for the vulnerable children we serve. Every child deserves a future filled with hope, and with your help, we can make that future possible. There are so many behind-the-scenes ways to get involved, and every action—big or small—makes a meaningful impact. 1. Pray With UsPrayer is powerful. We invite you to pray for the children, families, and communities...

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Transition Program Update

As I grow older, I find myself watching many children grow into adults—my own children are now parents! Recently, I saw a man from my church who I remember as a child celebrating becoming a grandfather. When Bonnie and I moved to Haiti in 2010, the kids at the Children’s Home were very young. Many of them have grown up, and new little ones have arrived. It felt like the first group of children would always be with us, but now that several have turned 18, we realized we needed a plan for...

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

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...

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5th Annual Mama Bonnie Valentine Offering: Nourishing the Future of Cabaret Haiti

As February arrives, a time traditionally dedicated to love and compassion, we are excited to announce the 5th Annual Mama Bonnie Valentine Offering – a heartfelt initiative named in memory of Bonnie Snider (affectionately known as “Mama Bonnie”) for the love and compassion she shared in caring for the boys and girls she helped raise for many years as a missionary to Cabaret Haiti Mission, alongside her husband Mike Snider, our Executive Director. This year, we are...

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Hope in Crisis

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...

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Finding Hope

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...

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From Crisis to Hope: Together We Can Rebuild

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...

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The Beauty of Cabaret Haiti Mission

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...

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