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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...

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...

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...

Join with us this Giving Tuesday

Written by Mike Snider on November 23, 2023. Posted in Giving Tuesday, Fundraisers, Uncategorized.

As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the wonderful individuals who have supported Cabaret Haiti Mission. Your generosity and dedication have made a significant impact on the lives of the people in Cabaret, Haiti. You have truly allowed us to continue our work in Haiti in the midst of some of our most challenging times. We know you are being inundated with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday deals; however,...

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...